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The Press., 1915-06-02
Similarity.
A Nice Point In Law.

Of Sir Thomas Egerton, who was gift ed with quick perception, this story is told: "A poor woman had been in trusted with the care of a large sum of money by three farmers who told her to keep it safely until they ap- peared together to claim it. Shortly afterward one of them went to her and. representing that he came at the direction of the other two. he received the money and forthwith disappeared. The other two brought action to re- cover the whole deposit. Egerton hap pened to be ill court during the trial, in which an intimate friend defended the woman. Seeins that the case was going against his friend. Egerton vol unteered to speak as amicuS curiae. Per mission was graSed. Emphasizing the condition on which the money was left in the woman's care. Egerton said: It is clear that the plaintiffs cannot recov- CT because it is to the three appearing together that the defendant agreed to deliver the money. Where is the third Let him be produced Thus Egerton saved the day for his friend"
The Press., 1915-06-02
kilowatt Formula.

Here is what q kilowatt is and the formula for computing it:
 First, multiply the current by the conscience of the proprietor of the elec- tric light plant: divide this by the me ter on the wall and add whatever you can't multiply. The answer will come in dollars and cents. Just divide these by the price you pay per kilowatt and multiply again to find out what kilo- watt is. It is something you can feel. but can't see: something that you pay for according to what some one tells you who doesn't know what he is talk ing about. and he proves it by the me ter that runs by guess and by thunder and is attached to q wall by hired man with machine grease on his nose. You know just how many kilowatts you have had. just what they cost you apiece. but you don't know what they are. what they look like. who made them or what shape they are. St. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Press., 1915-06-02

Mrs. Brown returned Thursday from her fine trip to New Jersey, New York and New Haven.
 There were 68 at Sunday school Sunday afternoon. Music was re- hearsed for the Childlen's day ex- ercises that will follow in two weeks Pastor Darrow's fine sermon was appropriate for the day, and the sub- ject, "A new patriotism, had the true ring for every lover of this God given country, and was fully endorsed by all who are endeavoring to carry out the motto of our Home Mission society, "North America for Christ. !" The text was 1 Timothy G.: 12.
 Similarity.
 Stubbs-Why is tattered reputation like a porous plaster? Grubbs-Be- cause, I suppose, 'it sticketh closer than a brother Stubbs-Not at all. Because it has holes in it.-Richmond Times Dispatch.
The Press., 1915-06-02

Deans Rheumatic Pills for Rheumatism and Neuralgia. Entirely vegetable. Safe.
The Press., 1915-06-02
THIS IS CERTAIN
The Proof That Stafford Springs Read
 CTS Cannot Deny.

The Proof That Stafford Springs Read
 CTS Cannot Deny.
 What could furnish stronger evidence of the efficiency of any remedy than the test of time Thousands of people testify that Doan's Kidney Pills have brought lasting results.
 Grateful endorsements should prove undoubtedly the merits of this remedy. Years ago people right in this locality testified to the relief they had derived from the use of Doan's Kidney Pills They now confirm their testimonials. They say that time has completed the test.
 Marshall Holbrook, farmer, w. Main St., Willimantic, Conn.,. says: s'I suffered great deal from kidney complaint and backache. One of my family had used Doan's Kidney Pills with great benefit and so l decided to try them. In a few days was cured and although that cure was made some years ago, there has never been a sign of the trouble since. l willingly confirm my former statements given in praise of Doan's Kidney Pills and authorize their further publication. !" Price 5Oc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that MT. Holbrook had. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Press., 1915-06-02
Has,n't Forootten.

A former bishop of Bath and Wells loved to impress on his ordination can didates the importance of thorough study of the Analogy" of Bishop But Ter "Good-by. my dear young friend. " he once said in taking leave of : stu dent at the palace door; and then earnestly added: Whatever you do, don't forget the Butler" "Oh, my lord. I haven't" stammered out the youth. T have just given him half a c1own!"-T. P.'s Weekly.
The Press., 1915-06-02
For the One-Armed Man.

Count Geza Zichy. whc lost his right arm when young man. has written a book relating his experiences in try ing to make one arm do the work of two. hoping thereby to be helpful to others who may find themselves in the same predicament Among other feats he succeeded in tr;-ining his left hand to perform was that of playing the piano almost as we'll as ne aver age person plays 1t with two hands.
The Press., 1915-06-02
FOR SALE

The shed used for storage by the Hudson Garage Comrany while constructing their new building This shed, which stands west of the garage, belongs to us and must be moved soon. It contains the following items of lumber:
 56O ft. chestnut 6x6 and 4x6,
 2S2 ft. '' 4x4,
 263 it spruce 2x4 and 2x6,
 1,470 it. Gin hard pine boards, planed,
 matched and beaded,
 1,050 it. lin. chestnut plank,
 800 sq. 1t. asphalt roofing,
 One window.
 In building this shed every care was used that might make 1t pos ible to take 1t down without damage 10 the lumber. 1t will be solo as 1t stands, or will be taken down and deliv, red
 SOMEONE GETS A BARGAIN Beginning May 18th, and until october 1st. our yard will close at noon on saturdays.
The Press., 1915-06-02
Answered.

Young man." said the irate old gen. tleman at the lunch counter to the hard-looking youth who was inhaling his soup with a gurgling sound and splashing 1t about the while. what are you? 4 Colorado geyser?" Nav" responded the soup juggler. I'm a New Haven guy. sir!"
The Press., 1915-06-02
Real Worth us. Low Cost

If you asked your but cher for port erhouSe steak and he handed you cut of the flank and said, "This doesn't cost as much and is just as good," you wouldn't believe him, would you?
 Yet the but cher's statement is just as truthful as the asser- tion that inf ferior baking pow derS made of alum or phosphate of lime are good as Royal, Whi oh is made from cream of tartar.
 Alum is mineral acid salt declared by many medical authori- ties unsafe to use in food.
 Royal Baking Powder is as pure and wholesome as the vineyard grapes from wl1i ch it's cream of tartar is derived.
 The only reason for using such substitutes as alum and lime phosphate is because their cost is less to the manuf acturer.
 ROYAL BAKING POWDER co.
 New York
The Press., 1915-06-02
Extremists Who Become crank..

Writing of the fad that some eye specialists have of attribu ing almost all physical and mental troubles to the eyes. Dr. S. Johnson Taylor of Norwich. England. says in the Lancet that the principal trouble with these men is that they are extremists and have become cranks on their own spe cialty.
The Press., 1915-06-02
coulsr,t Sc. Anv comnIIrept

couldn't See Any Compliment.
 You don't seem pleased when 1 suggest that you have a lovely dis position" I'm not" replied Miss Cayenne. Telling a girl she has a lovely disposition is usually sort of apology for not being able to say she is neither good looking nor interest ing ng"-Washington Star.
The Press., 1915-06-02

Eczema spreads rapidly; itching almost drives you mad. For quick relief, Doan's Ointment is we'll recommended. 5Oc at all stores.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
NAME COMMITTED TO
HELP DISTRICT FIGHT
o. J. De Mol Chairman of Body
Chosen to Canvass Com
merCe Chamber for Funds.

The committee Of twenty-five which
will canvass members of the Chamber
of Commerce in the campaign to raise
funds to finance the presentation OF
the Districts case before the half
and-half principle investigating com
mittee was named today. o. J. DeMoll
heads the committee, which includes
in addition:
Byron $. Adams, Milton f. Allies,
Larz Anderson, DR.. Lewis J. Battle.
r. B. Behrend. Joseph A.: Berberich'
Edward j. Beuchert, +. w. Bolgiano,
James n. Bradley, John w. BraWner.
l.. L. Breuninger, A. +. Burklin. John
G. Capers, DR.. w. =. Carr, w. w.
Chiswcll, Carl Droop, T. G. Dulin. F.,
r. Gordon. J. Phillip Hermann. d. i.
Kaufman, Harry King, John l.. New
bold, II. r. Offterdingcr, and Ray
mond il. Pilson.
This committee will begin work i'm
mediately and corral the comparative
ly small contributions desired from
members of the Chamber. The var
ious civic organizations, in accord
ance with an agreement previously
reached, will canvass their member
tees on the half -and-half fight.
In this connection, Henry B. f.
Macfarland, chairman of the excel
tive committee of the joint citizens
committee, said today that the active
workers in the Caus" of presenting
The Washington times., 1915-03-29

the Districts side in the half-and-
half controversy do not desire the i'm
preston to get abroad that only men,
bers of civic organizations may con-
tribute to the finance fund. Any citi-
Zens interested in the half and half
inquiry may send from 81 to $40 to
Z. j. Moran. treasurer, and his dona-
tion will be accepted. to be used In
the Districts fight along with the
money received through the Golfers OF
the civic organizations.
Mr. Macfarland said today that with
the return OF DR.. Harvey w. Wiley,
chairman of the Committee OF One
Hundred, a special committee will be
named to solicit contributions from Its
members. These various committees
deal directly with the finance commit
tee. which in turn deals with the ojint
citizens board.
Meetings of the executive committee
of five VIII hereafter be held every
othernight In the offices of Mr.. Mac
farland. This committee Is now In
close touch with the subcommittees on
tinancia! facts. statistical facts. his
torical facts and taxation and assess
ment and the actual work OF prepar-
ing the District brief soon will begin.
Chairman mcfarland said today
that he has begun to receive sugges-
tions by mail from various persons re-
garding facts which will be OF interest
to the investigating committee. Any
District citizen who has suggestion
to make regarding the approaching In
quiry and the presentation OF the Dis
trcts case Is invited by Mr.. Macfar'
land to volunteer information which he
thinks might be of value.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
LINER HELD UP BY
ROW IN COHEN CASE
immigration Officials Refuse to
Take Aliens From VoItaire to
Ellis Island.

NEW YORK, March 29.-Friction be-
tween the Government immigration Of
ficials and the Lamport e. Holt line,
arising over the case of Nathan Cohen,
the human shuttlecock," who logged
$4,000 compulsory miles in the lines
ships between here and Brazil, caused
much trouble aboard the steamship Vol
taire, just in from Rio Jenniro.
So unusual was the situation which
developed and SO novel was the pro-
cedure of the local immigration authori-
ties that credence was given to n report
that Ellis Island was destined to close
until after the war.
When the Voltaire approached quar-
antine she was boarded not only by the
regular immigration inspectors, but by
the board Of special inquiry of Ellis
Island. Such an event was new In the
minds of the ships officers. They were
even more astounded when they learn
ed the incoming immigrants would be
examined on board and not be trans
ferred to Ellis Island as heretofore.
Such procedure is followed only in
ports which have no immigration sta
ton. In an interview given after the
board of inquiry had left the Voltaire
in a huff, Lorenzo Daniels, New York
agent Of the line. implied the move
might forecast the closing of the island
station.
Both Anthony Caminetti commission
er general of immigration in Washing
ton, and Frederic c. Howe. commission
er of immigration at the port OF New
York. later denied this intimation.
Neither would go into details as to
why the novel move of the board was
made, but It was learned the depart
ment's dislike of the notoriety arising
out of the Cohen case had much to do
with the action Cohen, alleged to be
an insane alien, was forced to travel
between New York and Brazil in the
| lines boats for almost year because
! he could not gain admittance to either
! country. Several days ago he was trans
ferred to Ellis Island pending reinvesti-
! cation Of his case
The Washington times., 1915-03-29

Among the hundreds of writer's whose
talent is the direct outcome of the war
in Europe, where corpse-strewn battle
fields have furnished the inspiration for
descriptions which stand out In all
their sinister sanguinary nakedness like
scenes from the brush Of Dore, few
have surpassed Phil RAIDER, the man
who. in his series depicting life at the
front, which have been appearing on
the editorial page of The Times, has
CONCEALED all the powerful sidelights OF
war in cold and lasting type.
Perhaps when you read his story OF
how the body of n German soldier
hung for weeks in the barbed wire en-
tanglements fronting the French
trenches, "bured in the air. you
wondered what manner of man this
Phil RAIDER was who could conjure up
with his pen such potent horrors.
Or perhaps as you followed his tale
of the little old French woman who
would have sold her country for Ger
man gold, you marveled that SO simple
and sordid a narrative should hold so
much heart interest.
And again. when he told you OF the
execution of the dogs in the trenches.
so that they might not be used as go
betweens" for spies. or as he told OF
haps you paid Phil RAIDERS art an In
voluntary appreciation which took the
form Of mist'ness before your eyes and
a bothersome little lump in your throat
Son of Clergyman.
Phil RAIDER Is the son OF a San Fran
cisco minister. and his presence at the
front today-he is soldier Of the
French Foreign Legion as we'll as q
writer--is the direct outcome OF the
one ambition Of his younger years-tc
become an aviator.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
Phil RAIDER, Legionary,
Seeks AviatOr'S S Job
cisco Lad and Son of Clergyman-Has Expert
Training With Aircraft and Will Return.

His collegs days over, he set about
Misunderstanding his own ideas Of
what a flying machine should be in an
aeropane which he tried out in the
suburbs of New York-and which did
not fly.
Nothing daunted. however. young
RAIDER decided to become a professional
aviator and returning to California,
Joined the Glenn Curtiss school Of air
men In the southern part of the state.
Rapidly becoming an expert in the
handling of the .Curtiss biplane. he
was one of the star performers In the
Atlantic City meet a few years ago, and
was thoroughly capable of handling
aircraft, when at the beginning Of the
European war he went abroad to offer
his services to France
Drafted In Legion.
There he offered himself at recruit
ing station, but was hurriedly drafted
into the Foreign Legion and hurried
into the trenches. fighting over a region
he had previously traversed afoot dur
ing the early days of the war, and
where he had been twice arrested with
fellow newspaper men and been sub
jected to rigorous hardship.
1t was in the trenches that RAIDER
saw the things of which he Is now
writing. Day and night he lived the
life which he Is now recounting. and
when he was at last furloughed, and
journeyed to London he found that a
previous period spent in reporting. en-
abled him to set down the Incidents
tragic. pathetic. astoundIng-whichh had
been his daily existence for so long.
At the conclusion of his present
series, Phil RAIDER expects to return to
the front. but he wishes to go as an
airman. and not one of the dwellers In
the shot-swept trench shambles OF the
battlefields.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
LET POSLAM
CORRECT YOUR
SKIN DISORDER

The splendid work of healing which
Posiam accomplishes in Eczema, Itch,
Pimples or any skin disease. makes it
best for your use II you seek a remed :
more than merely mildly efficient. which
will take hold right at the start. stop
ping all itching, and Graduating the
trouble wholly and in very brief time.
because Poslam meets all these de-
mands, 1t now enjoys the widest sue
cess and most extensive sales here and
abroad.
Your druggist sells Poslam. For free
sample write to Emergency Labora-
tories. 32 West 25th St. New York.
Poslam Soap Is a positive treat to
tender skin or skin subject to erup-
tional troubles. IS cents and Is cents
Adyt
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
WAR PARTY VICTORY
FORCES JAP TANGLE
TO FRONT IN i. S.
Okuma Governments Over
wheIming Triumph Causes
Real Problem Here.

with the Okuma government over
whelmingly indorsed by the Japanese
people the Far Eastern situation has
become the real problem for the
United States to solve.
Official figures given out by the
Japanese embassy here show that
Count Okuma can figure on 213 votes
in the new house as against 1877 in
opposition. And. of the latter. thirty
one are independents who will vote
with the government on many vital
issues.
Officials here realize that the result
OF the elections Is n triumph for
militarism. The plans for increasing
the army and navy will be pushed to
ment meets
Under the constitution the Emperor
must call the session before May 25,
but officials here say that 1t prob
ably will assemble within the next
fortnight.
Despite the reports that Japan has
made additional demands on China
designed still further to interfere
with the operation Of the open DOOR"
the United States still Is without offi-
cial word concerning the Intentions
of the Mikado's government.
No Reply Made.
There has been no reply to the rep
RESERVATIONS made a fortnight ago and
while Ambassador Guthrie has been
assured by the Japanese foreign min
lister that Japan's Intentions toward
China are of the friendliest, this gov
ernment has no official assurances to
| that effect.
| IT was reported today that the
Okuma ministry having been indorsed
! IT was expected that an attempt
| fornia land problem shortly This
question remains undecided,
When Japan. in reply to the ex-
planation by the Administration that
! IT could not interfere with legisla-
ton of a sovereign State. sharply
claimed that its treaty rights had
been violated and asked what the
! United States was going to do about
| it. the suggestion was made that a
! law suit to prove this contention
might be in order.
| But Japan has disdained to bring
: any such suit. The Mikado's govern
! ment rests on its original contention
| and, II the United States presses on
! officials here that Japan will reopen
the California problem so that 1t will
have something to trade on as the
+ negotiations progress.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
Washingtonian at Front
Instructing Recruits

Word was received In Washington to-
day that Francis Nelson, who not so
long ago drove an auto-bus In Washing
ton, is at the front with the allies in
structtng French recruits how to
handle automobiles. In letters sent
here. Nelson says he has contract
with tho French government until May
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
Views of Washington
Shown at Camera Club

Views OF the National Capital and its
environs are being inspected nightly at
the annual exhibition of the Capital
Camera Club at 7l2 Eleventh street
northwest. The display rooms yester-
day were thronged with devotees of the
camera, and many expressions of APP
probation of the pictures displayed
were made. The exhibit continues the
balance OF the week. from to 10 o'clock
each evening.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
Spain'S Revenue Suffers.

MADRID (via Paris). March 2s.-Senor
Bugallal. minister of finance. declared
that the European war was causing an
enormous alteration in the Spanish bud
get, and that a revenue tax soon would
be created to help meet the deficiency.
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-06
RUSSIANS REPORT TURK DEFEAT
 GERMANSvALSO CLAIM VICTORIES
KITCHENER ADDRESSES LORDS

LONDON, Jan. 6.-Lord Kitchener addressed the house of Lords today in long speech in which he review ed the progress of the great He declared that dur
 ing December the allies progressed at various points but that the tide has ebbed and flowed with varying success Despite the nfavorabe weather the French made note worthy progress the east of Rheims and in southern Alsace The German aspirations in Poland he declared had suffered severe check and he has confidence in the ability of the Russians to prevent the capture of Warsaw
 u his speech the commander in chief declared that one of the brightest spots the whole story of the operations
 was the extraordinary achievements of the gallant Ser vans He further said that the great advantage enjoyed by Germany account of superior numbers and eXten- sive war preparations was diminishing while the allies daily increasing their resources to enable them o prosecute the to triumphant end The speech was well received and created at least the belief that the man who is regarded Brtains greatest soldier has coni dence in the ultimate result of the conflict The house was filled to an unusual extent to hear the speech but many of the members are with the army at the front.
 Listeners outside of the members of the upper house n cuded the prime minister and several members of the cabinet.
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-06
SUBWAY PANIC
 IN NEW YORK
TRAIN TAKES FIRE UNDER. GROUND DURING MORNINGS
 RUSH HOUR.

NEW YORK Jan .6.-AbOut a hundred persons were overcome by smoke, cut by flying glass, bruised and otherwise injured in a fire which broke out in a subway train this morning at a time when the rush to the city was on and when the train was crowded. The blaze broke out when the train was near Broadway and Fifty fifth street. During the panic and confusion the police report ed that twelve people had lost their lives but it has since been learned that only one person met death. The en- tire fire fighting force of Manhattan Island and every ambulance and pull motor were brought to the scene and the widest excitement reigned while extraordinary stories gained cur rency. People who were in the train at the time of the occurrence say that a sight so weird and terrifying could not be conceived as the flames rOared and glared under the ground and the imprisoned crowds struggled to es- cape.
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-06
BUNNELL FOR FAIRBANKS
 AFTER CONFIRMATION
New Judge Came to Alaska in 1900
 to Teach School Near Kodiak.

The Valdez ProspectOr states that Judge Chas. E. Bunnell will leave for Fairbanks immediately after his con firmation in office.
 In speaking of his appointment the same paper says he came to Alaska in 1900 after graduating from the Bucknell university of Pennsylvania. He taught school at Wood island near Kodiak until 1903 until he went to Valdez to take charge of the local schools at that place. He resigned the professorship and entered the practise of law, building up a large practise. He also interested himself in the Cop per River Lumber company and the Valdez Sheet Metal Works and has large block of stock in both companies besides having large property inter- ests in Valdez.
The Seward gateway., 1915-01-06
BERLIN CLAIMS VICTORIES

BERLIN, Jan. 6-It is officially announced that the French trenches in the Argonne region have been occupied by the German troops and position around which tre mendOus fighting has been proceeding for months now remains in the possession of forces This is regarded as big success here and as likely to have important bearing the ultimate result of the fighting in that quarter of France. This official announcement also con- tans the report that the French have been driven more from the position by them Cernay in up per Asace The German leaders in that part of the field say that the mOmenay success of the enemy at that point due accident and that the German troops never had doubt of the success of the effort to retake the lost ground The fighting for the village of Stenbach IS still proceeding and troops expect etake that place also today or tomorrow In Poland the German troops have gained further successes The general battle IS not yet begun and both sides probably now maneuverng for position This battle will be fought all over the country between Lodz and Warsaw and it's result will probably depend the fate of that latter city, During the fighting yesterday the Germans were successful at every point and took fourteen hundred prisoners