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The Washington times., 1915-02-24
URGES
UNIQUE REFORMS
Shoe Shop for SoIes and Soul
Shop for Characters Among
His Suggestions,

LOS ANGELES. Feb. 24.--A prisoner
I'm the city Jail. held without bail. Of
fered ten suggestions for the improve
rhent Of that grim, overcrowded institu-
ton to Chief Of Police Sebastian and
Chief Jailer John Shand. who accom-
panied him on a trip OF inspection that
toOk the trio into every cell. every
room. and every corridor behind the
strong. steel bars.
Major w. J. Dart for twenty five
years a worker of the Salvation Army.
locked In jail while a petition for a
writ Of habeas corpus is being sought
before the supreme court. was the
prisoner Both Chief Sebastian and
Sergeant Shand listened to the words Of
Major Dart, and then. after all the
suggestions had been made, agreed to
put them to the test Of possibility
Major Dart, selected by the Saliva
ton Army to violate Intentionally the
law in order to be imprisoned for the
test which will settle for all time the
question OF the validity and constitu-
tionality of the city ordinance under
which was created the municipal chari-
ties commission. admitted that he en-
tered the jail doors with wrong idea.
Here is what Major Dart suggested
A tailor shop for clothes; a shoe shor
for soles; a soul shop for characters
a life saver for relief: help for first
offenders: more music and singing
more work, air, sunshine
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
DIR. ANNA SHAW.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 24.-Suffragists
are more than pleased with the results
of Il recent tour Of the South by DR..
Anna Shaw. Everywhere she was re-
ceived with great interest. and the in
dication of az fruitful response to her
speeches is assured.
Congressman Abercrombie OF Alabama
said of her speech In Montgomery:
"Dr. Shaw made such an impression on
the legislature when she appeared be-
fore the joint hearing Of the two
branches that II the bill should be
passed I can safely say would be
due in a large measure to her efforts
and to her Interpretation of the suf-
fraEe cause"
Dr. Shaw also spoke at joint hear
ing Of the committee of the two
branches of the North Carolina leeis-
lature. I'm Raleigh. At Mobile. Ala. and
at Tuscaloosa Ther audiences were i'm
mense. At Montgomery hundreds Of
people were turned away and other
hundreds stood. At the college at
Tuscaloosa the boys climbed out on the
cross beams Of the auditorium to hear
her. and at the close Of the speech gave
their college yell for her. with three
'Shaws" at the end.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Unable to Force Railroad
To Furnish Pass List

The Government lost by a Supreme
Court decision yesterday. It's mandamus
suit to compel the Louisville anc
Nashville railroad to submit docu-
mcnts desired in the senates investi-
cation of alleged free pass graft.
The Senate's probe through the m
tcrstate Commerce Commission. was
ordered in November. 1913. The rail-
road refused to permit inspection or
records prior to passage or the Hcp
burn act There were reports thht
documents hadI been burned to pre-
vent their scrutiny.
In addition to charges that free passes
had beeh freely distributed in violation
Of law, the Senate inquiry was aimed
to Disclose alleged relations OF the Louis
Chattanooga and st. Louis railway.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Girl So Pretty, He
Would Let Gem Go
but She's Held for Theft of His
&lOO Diamond-Accuser's
Remorse Too Late.

NEW YORK. Feb. 24.-Frederick G.
Alden. elderly and distinguished Of man.
- almost lost his nerve in a police
Itation last night. when 1t came to ac-
tusing Miss Pearl Halpern, young and
pretty. Of stealing a 800 diamond from
his apartment.
He met the girl on Broadway. and had
patrolman arrest her. Alden began
lis ttale with heat. but his first glance
At Miss Halpern. pale and nervous, az
shs stood before the desk, almost tied
his tongue.
He struggled on for q while, trying to
tell Lieutenant Lawson how he had been
deceived. Then he galnced at Miss Hal
perm again, demure and chic in tailored
suit and cloth topped boots.
Say. lieutenant" he broke off. isn't
she pretty, though? I'm sorry this has
happened. She's a pretty girl"
His remorse was too late. Lieutenant
Lawson insisted that the girl be held.
She admitted. tho police say, having
taken the gem when she went to the
apartA.ent Of Alden. who had been de-
scribed to her by girl friend. she said,
as good thing" She said she had
gwen the Jewel away.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Louis Canova to Fill
Latin-American Berth

Louis Canova, who served as special
agent of the State Department in
Mexico. has been practically decided
upon as the successor to Calvin NJ.
Hitch. assistant chief Of the Bureau
Of Latin American Affairs Of the State
Department. The Senate has con-
tirmcd the appointment OF Mr..
Hitch as consul Of class :. He will
probably be detailed Tor duty at Not
tinSham, England.
Mr. CanOva has been in Washington
since he incurred the dis,leasure Of
the Mexican authorities hy providing
safe conduct out OF Mexico City for
General Iturbide. who was under
charges preferred by villa -Zapat a
leaders. Mr.. Canova represented the
State Department at the Aguas Cali
entas convention,
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Estate of H. H. Rogers
Is Divided Into Lots

FAIR HAVEN, Mass. Feb. 24.-The
Fair Haven estate Of the late II. II.
ROGERS Is being divided into building
lots. which soon will be offered for sale.
This place was the birthplace Of the
Standard Oil man and up 10 the time of
his death the town had a warm place in
his heart. He maintained country
home and spent much time here every
year.
The estate. on which Mr.. Rogers spent
q great deal OF money, Is being dis
mantled. Recently Mr.. Rogers son
shipped many trees and considerable
shrubbery to the Rogers estate at Oyster
Bay.
II. Fl. Rogers gave literally to the
charitable enterprises Of this place and
donated money, for building schoolhouses.
a library and a church.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
u. S. War Aero Stands
Test Satisfactorily

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Only nifty wit
messed an aeroplane fight that marked
the beginning Of a new epoch In Amer
lean aeronautics. Flying high above
Hampstead Plains aviation field. Albert
s. Heinrich gave satisfactory demon
stration Of the first arrhored military
aeroplane to be completed for submits
sion to the United States Government.
The 11O-horsepower motor. AS we'll as
the compartments occupied by the avia-
tors. are protected by armor plate.
High on the forward end of the fusil-
lade. just behind the tractor blade. will
be mounted a rapid-hre machine gun.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24

Within ten minutes after an applica-
ton Of Danderine you can not find
single trace of dandruff or falling hair
and your scalp will not itch. but what
will please you most will be after a few
weeks use. when YOU see new hair, fine
and downy at first-yes-but really new
hair-growing all over the scalp.
A little panderine Immediately doubles
the beauty Of your hair. No difference
how dull. faded. brittle and scraggy,
just moisten cloth with Danderine
and carefully draw 1t through your hair,
taking one small strand IT a time The
effect Is amaZing-your hair will be
lisht, fluffy. and wavy, and have an ap-
pearance of abundance: an incomparab Bile
luster, softness and luXuriance.
Get - cent bottle of Knowlton's q
Danderine from any drug store or toilet
counter. and prove that your hair is
as pretty and soft as any-that it has
been neglected or injured by careless
treatment that's all-you surely can
nave beautiful hair and lois of it il
YOU vii! just try little Danderiae.
-Adyt
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Four Burned to Death
In Early Morning Fire

EAST ST. LOUIS. ~. Feb, A-John
stutzman, his two daughters. Floy. SIX
teen. and Mabel. fifteen. and his son.
Harold, fourteen. were burned to death
.ar,v today, when fire. starting In
grocery store. rapidly consumed the en-
tire building. s
The Stutzman family occupied moor
ahove the market. Dean. another son.
dropped to safety through window.
He was unhurt.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Plans to End Treating
In Bars of New JERSEY

TRENTON, Feb. H.-If the Stevens
bills pass the Legislature. the end OF
reating q friend. or of getting drunk
Aas como in New Jersey.
The measures are so drawn that It ID
las much as the value Of a saloon man 8
drink when he comes into a bar. He
muH be a guest the second time by re-
entering before he can got another
drink.
Again. the man seeking sociability In
la saloon IL cut out because he must
drink alone" or at least two men touch
ling elbows and glasses must each pay
| for their own drink.
Another provision Of the bills Is that
the saloonkeeper can serve but one
"groWler Of beer" to one person,
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Beauty and GoOd Digestion Go hand
In Hand. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab.
lets Insure Both.

When you take one of Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets after meal. the food
Is digested by the tablet even better
than your own stomach can do 1t.
This is why the use Of Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets has become SO universal
among those who suffer from any kind
Of stomach troubles.
Take one of Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets after. your next meal and II
you are given to belching. sour ris-
ings, fermentation. heavy, lumpy.
feeling in the stomach, indigestion.
dyspepsia. loss of appetite or any other
stomach arrangement. you will find at
once remarkable Improvement. +.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are the,
most wonderful tablets on earth for'
any kind of stomach trouble.
They enrich the gastric juices, and
give the stomach the rest 1t needs
before it can again be healthy and
strong.
Try one after your next meal, no
matter what you eat. Youil find
your appetite return for the meal after
and you will feel fine after eating.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are for
sale at all druggists at SOC box.
Send coupon below today and we will
at once send you by mail sample
free.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
E.T. Williams to Talk
On "Chinese Republic"

An illustrated lecture on the Chinese
Republic will be given by Edward T.
Williams. of the State Department. to-
light in the Cairo.
Mr.. williams. who for years has
erved In the consular service in China,
tll describe the customs of the Chinese
eople. their mode Of living. ana their
kligion. The public is invited.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Missionary Loses Fight
'For Chicago Property

An attempt by Peter II. Anderson. a
visionary OF Chicago, to obtain control
real estate In Chicago. which repre-
knted the proceeds of a placer gold
. inc In Alaska, which he claimed to
Iave discovered. but which was claimed
uhe Swedish Evangelical Mission,
hded in failure yesterday when the Su-
eme Court dismissed Anderson's ap-
Eal from an adverse decision in Illinois
Burts
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Barkeep Had Thievish
Thirst for Classics

NEW YORK. Feb. "A bartender
who could set 'em up for the crowd
while he discussed Horace or Plato came
to light in special sessions In the person
Of Oscar Otto.
He was sentenced by Justice Herman
to three months in the penitentiary on
BlackwelTs Island.
His thirst for the works Of high-brows
took him to the New York Public Lii
classics while the attendant had his
hack turned. These volumes and four
teen others We're found in hts room when
It was searched.
He pleaded guilty of petty larceny.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Army Lieutenant Fails
To Return to His Post

NEW LONDON. Feb. 24-Lieut. Nv.
H. Weggeman, of the Twelfth Company.
United States Coast Artillery at Fort
Wright. is reported missing here
He received leave of absence from
February II to February IS, and has not
returned to his post nor has word been
received from him.
The lieutenant's wifc.who is the Gaugh-
ter of Civil Engineer Laforge, of Fol t
Wright. is said to be in great distress
over her husbands Disappearance. Veg
genan is from Wilmington, Del
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
"Twilight' Baby Born
To Mrs. Jack Binns

NEW YORK, Feb. 2i-The efficacy Of
the twilight sleep" treatment was
further demonstrated in the birth at
the Long Island City College Hospital |
Of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jack"
Binns. Mr.. Binns sprang into fame for
his famous IS. o. s." wireless call for
aid in the steamer Republic disaster.
The treatment. by Dr.. John Polak,
resulted successfully. The mother had
sustained a fall during the hasty return
Of herself and husband from the war
zone.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Opium Transportation
Law Constitutional

The Supreme Court held constitu-
tfonal that section OF the Federal anti
opium law which makes it crime to
receive. conceal. or facilitate the tran
sportation Of opium after Importation.
where there Is knowledge that the
opium has been imported unlawfully.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Organizer and First Head
Of w. G. T. u. Is Dead

SAVANNAH, Ga. Feb. 24.-Mrs. Mary
S. Allen Webb. cighty-seven years old.
first president and organizer of the w.
G. T. C., died here yesterday. She was
born IN London. but spent the greater
part of her life here. Since she reached
old ago she had been the only honorary
IRE sidcnt. Memorial services will likely
be held throughout the country.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Goodbye
Dyspepsia
No More Gurgly Brash, Lump Of
Lead" Bad Digestion, Heartburn
or Stomach Troubles.
Quick Relief. Costs Nothing to Try.

Quick Relief. Costs Nothing to Try.
The man who can't help making
faces at his stomach. the man or
woman with n grouchy digestion, or
with downright dyspepsia need frsS
no more over stomach troubles.
The heaviest. richest dinners. tho
most unspeakable quick lunches. all
can be taken care of without impose
ing on the stomach. A scientific al.
gestive can do the digesting, where
the stomach either did not do It be.
fore. or did II very imperfectly.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Dy GARDNER MACK.

is the supreme glory of his art, but
1t is only bright thread In an in
tricate fabric. interviewer in the
beautiful pattern Of his mind. His
to crystalline the atmosphere Of his
age and give foIrnto ideals that are
in close accord with the spirit Of his
times. His to illumine human ex-
perience. His to provide its inspira-
tiOD -
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
fills Camping Companion
And Then Ends Own Life

ZsKOWHEGAN. Me. Feb. ga dou-
lie tragedy was enacted at Arthur Dus-
(in's sporting camp on Ellis Pond. near
he head waters OF the Kennebeck, early
bday, when Perley Halves. Dusgin's SON.
n-law shot and killed Clude Bouchard
nd then committed suicide.
No reason is known for the traKedy,
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
Operators Film Dancers.

The fourth annual dance OF the NOV
ing picture operators union was held
at old Masonic Temple last night. Nov
inG pictures ot the dancers we're taken.
Fete
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
TRADE FOR
;78,0OO,0OO
Imports Of $3s,000,000 Are
Reported-Both Mark New
High Record.

Foreign trade figures. made public by
Che Bureau Of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce, show that the sale and ship
nent Of American products In the
gorlds markets continues its unprece-
cted gains, despite the complaint OF
L Of shipping facilities.
Two foreign commerce bulletins were
issued. One revealed q steady growth
of the shipment Of food products
abroad during the month Of January,
ecfipared with the corresponding month
Of last year and with the preceding
December, The other was the regular
The weekly trade statement marks the
week ending February 20 as another
retord breaker as to volume Of exports
ancs. since the European war began.
The<amount Of duties collected IL also
Ths ;e.. s.anEE susss%' si:;
to eii the % Value '' of 81. Is. This '' "a
$s. 10000 higher than the. next best
The imports aggregated ss4. .o,s. and
that that Is Tc ersater than a,.1e, the next cHit
lected were N.z64.6O1. which ia. >eoo0o
higher than the next best week.
~Trade Balances Above Average.
The trade balance for the twelve cus-
toms districts was $1, 7Ss. 23l, which is
little over the average.
he exports, according to the bureaus
estimates. for the entire country agsre-
gate about $7s.10o0O0. and the imports
total around $50. 10000. The trade bal
ance for the entire country for the
week. therefore. is approximately $685.
100000.
Should the fourth week in February
keep pace with the first three weeks.
~ February trade balance will aggre-
gate $3.50. 10000
The amount Of cotton exported during
the week aggregated 1886, ,963 bales.
The shipments Of American bread
stuffs, meats. dairy products. and cot
ton b the foreign markets during the
month Of January last totaled $1A. 49,
SSj, which Is SIS ,o00. 900 larger than the
corresponding month Of last year and
315, NO 900 larger than during the month
of December, 1914.
Great Increase In Breadstuffs.
The expectation of breadstuffs aggre-
gated $55,Ss7,4 ,45 in value. against $l1,-
o42,s1s during January, 1914. The value
|of the wheat shipments totaled $33, ,096.-
|14o, against a. A.740,2A in the 1913 January;
corn. 81. ss6,S in January. against 81. l03.-
|S6S in the corresponding month of last
|year; flour, $1.757.S27 in January, against
|$l,S2. 1856 in January of last year; cotton.
3<S1S9S 921 in January, against $6S, 42S. .3H
|durng January Of last year; meat and
dairy products, $l7.s2s.7A in January.
|against 313. .0s7 In January, 1913.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24
TODAY'S BEST FILMS
By GARDNER MACK.

Betty. Nanscn in "The Celebrated
Scandal" by Joseph EcheKary,
(William FOx), Crandalrs, Nlnth
and e Streets.
Blanche Sweet and House Peters
In "The Warrcns Of Virginia. by
William &. DeMille, (BelascO-Las-
ky), the Garden. 423 Ninth street.
Mrs. Leslie Carter in "Du Barry"
George Kleine), the strand, Ninth
and ID streets.
Barbara Tennant in "The Mark
cd Woman" "Orld Film COrp.,
the Apollo, 824 H street northeast.
Mary PickfOrd in "Such a Little
Queen" tFsmou. Playersl, the
northeast.
George Field and John Stepping
in "Silence" (American), the Staun-
ton, Sixth and Massachusetts ave-
nue. northeast.
Ed COxen, Winnifred Greenwood
and GeOrEe Field IN "Justined"
(American|, the Empire, Vl0 II
street northeast.
"The Drug Terror Nubin), the
Dixie. Eighth and II streets north
east.
Eddie Lyons and Victoria Forde
in "All Aboard" (NestOr), the Al
hambrR, $40 seventh street.
King BaEgOt in "Three Times and
Out" UmpD, the Lafayette, T. he
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets.
Max Asher In "FOOlinR Father"
(JOker), the OdeOn, Church, near
Fourteenth street.
Myrtle Gonzales and Alfred Vos-
burKh In "Iife's Game" Vita
graph, the Revere, Georgia ave-
nue. and Park road.
"File 49, TYPOGRAPHY, the Sa-
vOy, Fourteenth, near Irving street.
Gladys Hanson In "The Straight
Road" (FamOus PlayersD, the Ly-
ric, Fourteenth, near Irving street.
Francis X. Bushman In "The
Shanty on Trembling Hill" (Es-
sanay|. the HippOdro Ninth aud
New York avenue.
The Washington times., 1915-02-24

Notc-These selections are made
from programs prepared by tho
managers of the theaters con-
cerned and no responsibility IL as
sumed for arbitrary changes with
out notice to The Times. They are
based on the personality of the
players and the producing COM
pany and not personal inspection,
except in special cases.-G. NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-28

To all the persons interested in either of
the estates hereinafter named:
At Probate Court held at Augusta in
ana for the County Of, kennebec, on the
l6th Gay OF May in the year of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and fifteen. The
following matter having been presented for
The action thereupon hereinafter indicated.
it is hereby ORDERED;
That notice thereof be given to all ner
sons interested. by causing copy of this
order 10 be published three weeks successive
ly in the kennebec journal newspaper
published at Augusta, in said County, that
they may appear AT Probate Court to be
held at said Augusta on the fourteenth
day of June, A. D. 1915, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon, and be heard thereon il they
see cause. 14tE-S~'
GEORGE W. WILLIAMS, late of Au-
Pusta, deceased. Will and petition for
probate thereof. presented by Cora b. Will
iiams OF Augusta. executrix named therein
MARY A. WRAY, late Of Vassalboro
deceased Will and petition for probate
thereof. presented by Elizabeth Wray Smith.
eXecutrix named therein.
FRANK r: TURNER, late OF Augusta
deceased Will and petition for, probate
thereof, presented by Alfred C. Turner. ex
ecutor named therein $50 -,
DAVID A: BLAlsDELL. iatesof Readaeld
deceased. win and petition for probate
grade. executor named therein -
WILLIAM RICH, late of Farmingiaie
deceased. viii and petition for probate
thereol' presented by George Rich exc
, cutor named therein
JAMES H. f. CLAYTON, late of WAYNE
deceased. Petition for allowance filed by
Emile A. Clayton. widow.
CHARLES NJ. CARTER, late of Augusta
deceased. Petition for allowance filed By
Marina y. Carter, widow.
ELIZA +. JONES. late of Albion de-
ceased. Final account presented for all
iowance by Frank A. Jones' administrator.
MARY J. TOWNSEND. late of Readfield,
deceased Petition for distribution pre-,
sented by Lolita I. Collins. one of the exc
W. H. KEITH. late of Monmouth de-
ceased Petition for distribution presented
by George l.. Howard, administrator.
AURA l.. GERRISH, late of Oakland.
deceased. Petition for distribution pre
scented by T. W. Longey. executor.
fEATON DUNTON, late of Windsor de-
ceased Petition for distribution present cd
by Charles Hallowell. administrator.
THOMAS FARNHAM, late of SomerviIIe
presented by Herbert E. Bowman. executor
JESSE K. BISHOP of Wayne. Petition
for license to sell real estate of said minor
situated in Wayne, full description heinz
contained in said petition, presented bY
Nellie N. Bishop. guardian.
HAROLD E. COOK, Judge of said Court
Attest: r. W. LEIGHTON, Register.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-28
Charles H. Drew of South Berwick,

Charles H. Drew died suddenly
Wednesday afternoon at his home at
Old Fields, South Berwick. Mr.. Drew
was - years of age. He was born
in Amesbury, Mass. a son of John p,
and Mary (Willey) Drew. He was a
shoemaker during his early life and
had resided at STAFFORD, Pittsfield
and Northwood. n. H., coming to
South Berwick nearly 25 years ago,
where he since conducted a large
farm. Mr.. and Mrs. Drew celebrated
their golden wedding April Z, 1914.
Mr.. Drew was a Republican. He
had served as selectman several
terms. He was a member Of st.
Johns Lodge. A. +. & A. NJ; Olive
Branch Lodge, l. o. o. F., and was
also connected with the Agamenticus
Encampment. A widow, one daugh-
ter, Mrs. George Clifford of this place,
two brothers. Albert R. Drew Of
Rochester, N. H., and Edwin w. Dire "
of STAFFORD, N. H., survive. The
funeral will be held at the home at
LIS p. NJ. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-28
District Manager Wanted
Dairy and Orchard Farm

AMY two miles to electric car line and
shipping station, also lake. one-half mile
to store and school, easy drive to city
and Boston boats; 50 acres, 30 i'll smooth
moving field; cuts D tons of hay, 10
acres plowed, ready for crops, 80 in pas
ture for Is COWS, cream gathered at door.
~ acres in wood and lumber; 900 cords of
hardwood, LOOM lumber; fine orchard of
$50 apple trees; 10-room cottage, barn
zoX5e, ties up IA head; horse hay fork
water in house and barn: ice house,
poultry house and shed: buildings paint
ed and all in good repair: elm shade;
owner includes Is cords of wood fitted
for stove, all farm machinery and tools:
price only $500. part cash, balance easy.
Il. l.. Worcester, Western Ave, Augusta,
Maine. Tel. connection.
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