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The Dickinson press., 1915-09-04
FOR SALE

One Case engine, rs H. p, 1 I'LL
nois Special separator, 80 by 81, 8
bottom plows, 1 tank with pump COM
plete without wagon. I will sell
cheap. w. B. Meyer.-adv. 8-28-4t
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TAYLOR

r. Schnell of Richardton autoed up
to Taylor last Sunday afternoon.
Harry Christen and Leo Winter of
Werner were Sunday visitors in Tay-
lof.
Mrs. Frank Erding of Knife river
visited at the H. Erding home for a
few days this week.
Mrs. Erland Paulson and daughter
and son Of Knife river were Taylor
visitors last Tuesday.
Elinor and Billy Leutz visited their
aunt, Mrs. Callahan, at Richardton for
a few days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Williams and
children were east-bound passengers
on Wednesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schroeder were
Hebron visitors last Sunday, return
ing in the evening on No. 7.
Mrs. F. R. L%auterbach of James
town visited her sister, Mrs. Bert
Moore, for a few days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sinkula and family
were visitors at the Robert Hunke
home at Richardton last Sunday.
Mrs. Sam Vaagen was quite sick
for a few days last week. The doc
tor was out to attend to her on Mon
day.
A baby boy arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Jorgenson on
Sunday, August 10Th. Mother and
baby are getting along nicely.
The T. B. & B. C. were entertained
by Mrs. Herman Leutz at her home
on Thursday afternoon. A very pleas
ant afternoon vas reported by the
ladies.
Mrs. Herman Leutz and daughter,
Miss Gertrude, were Dickinson visi-
tors for two days this week, where
Miss Gertrude had some dental work
done.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Silvernail and
Mr.. and Mrs. Harland Silvernail and
baby left for Fargo last Wednesday
via the Red Trail in their Studebaker
car. They expect to visit relatives at
that place for about a week.
DR.. Weyrens was a Richardton visi-
tor on Wednesday forenoon where he
attended to professional work. On
Monday afternoon he amputated a
Toe lOr Vic l1IIlC uduSAAtOA "a AAA' IL
Mrs. Patowski at that place. +
August Paduck sold his half Sec
ton of land, five miles northwest OF
Taylor, for $4,000, OF $50 per acre,
to Mrs. Chas. Kasbau of Fergus Falls,
Mimi. Mrs. Kasbau will take posses
sion at once.
Our public schools will open on
Monday Sentember 18th, The teach
ers in charge will be, Walter Barr,
principal, of Valley City, Miss Bess
Vogt of Dodson, Montana, Miss Vir-
einia Divers of Mott, N. D., Miss
Blanche Carmen of Keif, N. D., and
Miss Schofeld of Taylor, who was
EMPLOYED last year. The building is
being remodeled and repaired and an
other class DON will be added.
o.
Recital
The pupils of Mrs. Kempshall will
| give a recital at the auditorium on
Friday, September 3rd. The follow
ing program will be rendered:
"Polish Dance"
Elsie Larson
"The Shepherds Song" --.----..~-
Nora Madison and Roseline Knudson
Little Waltz"
Villa Hecht
"Blue Bells"
Esther Engen
"I'm going to Tell on You" .:-~~--...
Genevieve and Margaret Howe
| Piano Duet
Genevieve and Margaret Howe
"Come to School"
Clyde and Teddie Brand
"Mother Hubbard"
Teddie Brand
"Marvels of the Fairies" .-.-~..
Lyla Myran
Lullaby"
Lyla Myran
"Corezza"
Genevieve Howe
"Dient"
Genevieve Howe
I'll Trovatore" .--.-~---.-~---
Eva Kyseth
"When the Lights are Low" -.--
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Suitable reward-for return of /
red muhly cow, branded r Y on right
hip. w. F. Randall, Phone 1923 l.,
Dickinson. 1t
The Dickinson press., 1915-09-04
FOR SALE

One Troy, IL yd. dump box, for
sale cheap; used only a short time;
as good as new. Inquire at PRESS
ofice.-adv. 8-21-3t
The Dickinson press., 1915-09-04
Lost

One bay gelding, 1900 pounds
branded II on right shoulder, COL
lar marked; suitable reward. Percy
Goslett, Dickinson. "a If
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-10
Think DRY CITY MAY
BOOST ILLEGAL TRADE
Wholesale Liquor Dealers Give Lengthy
Reasons Why Prohibition Would
Be Calamity Here.

II the District is voted DRY" at the
coming session of Congress the sale of
intoxicating liquors will be carried on
illiCitly, IN the opinion OF the Washing
retail and wholesale liquor dealers,
which has sent letters the citizens
associations that are to vote on the
question during the month.
The letter sets forth the following sea
sons why the Sheppard prohibition
amendment should not be passed:
IL would destroy a large business in
the city. now closely regulated and con-
trOled. No city of the size of Washing
ton has approved prohibition by the vote
Of its own people Prohibition Of the kind
that has already been proposed for
Washington has little connection with
the actual use of liquors: on the con-
trary. the unlimited possession and use
Of liquors is expressly protected as 4
necessary element in the proposal The
large hotels and clubs OF the city are
dependent upon their right to sell liquor
In order 10 maintain their service and
accommodations.
Washington as n tourist resort, as a
place of temporary sojourn for thousands
Of visitors each year. as a convention
city. as a shopping center. under prohi-
bition. through the depreciation OF hotel
accommodations and the restriction upon
public entertaining. would cease TO at
tract the large classes of visitors who in
the past have been most desired by the
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-10
POLLS PLAYERS PLEASE.
"a Pair of skies" Affords Them
Good Advantage.

a stranger in Washington propounded
a question last week that his host had
great deal Of difficulty in answering
The two were walking down Pennslyva-
mia avenue past Polls Theater when
the stranger turned TO the host and
said: How is it possible for stock
house in Washington TO play such re-
cent New York successes" 1t is prob
able that very few people except those
directly connected with theatrical vent
ures, can answer that question.
Take this weeks attraction. a Pair
of Skies" by Edward Peples. who wrote
The Prince Chap" and THE LittIest
Rebel" Few people in Washington are
aware that this delightful comedy only
ended its New York run at II. II.
Frazee's Longacre Theater last May Al
the present time there are two companies
playing indefinite runs in Chicago ana
Boston. In addition. a third company I,
touring the principal cities. playing the
81 houses.
a Pair OF Skies is certainly comedy
worth seeing. Most comedies give you
a pleasant evenings entertainment but
that is all. There is nothing definite
about them. nothing to tell your friends
about; all you can say is that they Were
funny. Those who have witnessed A
Pair OF Skies have something real TO
say about it. You can tell your friends
that II is not only a good play. but
you can tell the reason why you laughed
so heartily and why the situations We're
so funny.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-10
OBITUARY..

The District of Columbia Division L.
d. c, and Stonewan jackson CHAPTER.
No. 70, L. d. c, of which she was hon
orary president, will attend the funeral
at 2 o'clock this afternoon of Mrs. Mary
Taliaferro Thompson, who died Monday
at Sibley Hospital Services will be held
at the Confederate Memorial Home.
Burial will be made at Arlington Gene
terry. Mrs. Thompson was the wife Of
Magnus S. Thompson.
Funeral services for Mrs. James
Farrall, who died Sunday, will be held
at O'Clock this morning at her resi-
dence, 1920 Sixteenth street southeast
and later at st. Theresa's Church. Bur
ial will be made at Mount Olivet Gene
terry.
Funeral services for Julian r. Noting
ham, who died Monday, will be held at
the residence Of his son at 1910 Kilbourne
street northwest at o'clock this after
noon
Mrs. Frederick c. Ohm, who died
Monday, will be buried today at Prospect
Hill Cemetery, following funeral services
at o'clock at her home, Us F1agler
place northwest.
Funeral services for Mrs. wayerly
Dodson, who died Sunday at her home
21l2 Vermont avenue northwest. will be
held at o'clock today at the Third
Baptist Church.
Funeral services for Miss Minnie
Heistand. who died Monday, will be held
at go O'Clock this afternoon at her resi-
dence, rs 1 street northwest.
Funeral services for Mrs. William L,
Miller. 9, who died Sunday, will be held
at 2:3o o'clock this afternoon at the
Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services for Lewis Kemp,
who died on Monday at his home in
Washington. will be held at the chanel
in Greenmount Cemetery, Baltimore.
where tnterment will be in the family
mausoleum. Mr.. Kemp was a native
of that city. but came here several
years ago in connection with the
Isthmian Canal Commission. He IS
survived by these two sons and three
c. Ridgely Kemp, of Phil
adelphia; Lewis r. Kemp, May, Nam
ME. and Florence Kemp. the latter
four living In the Capital.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-10
RAILROAD NUISANCE
so MELLEN BOUGHT 1T
Former New Haven President Tells
Why Poughkeepsie and Eastern
Line Was ACQUIRED.

New York, Nov. 9-The New Haven
Railway, in its expansion" period. con-
sidered the Poughkeepsie Eastern Rail-
way. 4 part of the Central New England
Railway to be n nuisance" For that
reason the New Haven purchased the
road for sl7J,Oeo.
4 letter written by Charles s. Mellen,
president of the New Haven in 1904 to
the late J. p. Morgan. then the dominant
factor in the affairs of the New Haven
suggested that the PouEhkeepse and
Eastern was nuisance" and Mellen
asked permission to buy it. The road
al that time was in the hands Of a re-
ceiver J. J. Slocum, who had offices with
the late Russell Sage.
What did you mean by a nuisance"
Bats asked Mellen.
You know what n nuisance is" said
Mellen. Anything that's in your way
is a nuisance. That road was a nuisance.
1t was in my way. It interfered with
me-"
The government then read from the
New Haven minute books for 1904 show
ing that the New Haven acquired the
Poushkeepsic and Eastern. That was
connected with the Central New England
Railway.
The prosecution showed that the New
Haven acquired the Poughkeepsie bridge
system and the Dutchess county line.
which had been allied with the Central
New England
The acquisition by the New Haven of
these feeders and allies of the Central
New England drove that line to the
wall and the New Haven minute books
again were put forth by thesgovernment
to show that the New Haven finally &C
quired the Central New England Rail-
way
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-10
money GIVEN
To BUY PARK
Alex andria Council Provides
for Acquisition of George
Washington Grounds.
BIG REALTY PURCHASE
Syndic; tie Gets 1000 Acres in Fairfax
Couarty Which it Will Divide
Into Lots.

: Alexandra. Va, Nov. s.-City council
! tonight appropriated s6,3l6.94 for the
purchase of George Washington Park
from the Washington Monument Asso-
| citation.
The rel prt of the light and finance
| committee recommending that forty
three Iigh - be installed in the recently
| annexed territory was adopted.
| A resolu7 ion appropriating $500 for
granite cuy Ding and ten-foot cement
sidewalk on. the north side of Cameron
street was adopted.
The finan'S, and general laws commit
tee reported adversely on the resolution
Of Counciln rln BalIenger, appropriating
$1,000 to fix up cemeteries and its report
was adopted.
A Norther7t syndicate OF capitalists,
through GrahA III and Ogden. real estate
dealers. has O ompleted negotiations for
the purchase IN about 1900 acres of land
in Fairfax CO unity. extending from a
point south OF what is known as New
Alexandria. anil also a large portion Of
the land lying NSest of the tracks OF the
Washington Wiz ginia Railway Company.
The land exteI Is as far south as the
Mount Vernon estate. The price paid
was $4,000.
1t is stated tfllt the new owners will
erect a dubious on the site OF what is
known as the u unter tract, five miles
south of here. Ground for this was
broken today. 7 se land will be divided
into lots and so ID
Information is wanted by the Illinois
Society OF the hrder Of Founders and
Patriots OF Amer lcan. regarding Col. or
Gen. Louis Nicol l, who died here one
hundred and six .lears ago.
Union Thanksgi, ing services will be
held at IL o'clock Thanksgiving morning
in the Second Presl tyterian Church. The
sermon will be prea he'd by Rev. Edward
kirkley. pastor ,of the Methodist
Protestant Church. h'he congregations of
the following churc es will participate:
Second Presbyterian. Methodist Episco-
pal South, Trinity "a ethodist Episcopal.
Methodist Protestant. First and Second
Baptists
DR.. Walter A. WarfI Id has passed the
examination for secon: lieutenant of the
Alexandria Light lnfai Itry.
Fitzgerald Council. Mo. 459. Knights of
Columbus. will meet a St Marys Hall
at S o'clock Wednesday night.
A delegation of mer Lbers Of Martha
Washington Chapter. NoI -. Order of the
Eastern Star, will lea here at $40
O'Clock Wednesday ev srling to attend
the grand visitation of Naomi Chapter
by the grand officers of &he grand chap
ter of the District of c, 'lumbia.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-10
New York Hotel Arrivals.

SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
New York. Nov. 9-These washIui c.on-
ians have registered at hotels here:
Park Avenue Grand
Mrs. F. A Hawass. :. A. Abbott
Miss J. Settle. Flanders
Herald Square r. C. Rankin.
Mrs. E. S. York.
These Washington trade represenial-
tives are here:
Miss NJ Curran. gloves and umbrellas
3G Fourth Avenue, Holland House: Min
s. Eber, millinery, 334 Fourth AvenueA
Holland House: Mrs. n. Johnsor,,
women's hosiery and mcrino underwear =.
"a Fourth Avenue. Holland House; Miss
d. Carroll. cloaks and suits, S3i Fourth
Avenue: c. F. Bast, boys clothing, 90.
Fourth Avenue: Miss NJ. Brapnon, repre-
senting. S3i Fourth Avenue, and Mrs. ].
c. Nourse. notions, stationery, art en-
broidery and leather goods, 334 Fourth
Avenue. Woodward & Lothrop, dry
goods. etc: Mrs. c. Nohe, millinery, 2I5
Fourth Avenue. Mrs. II. c. Shute. cor
sets and muslin underwear. 2l5 Fourth
Avenue. and T. L. Finnim, notions.
leather goods. jewelry and toilet goods,
215 Fourth Avenue. S. Kann. Sons & Co,
dry goods, etc
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-10
new BURLESQUE At
OLD BIJOU THEATER
Historic Playhouse Will House Attrac-
tons Beginning Tomorrow Trip
to Pan" to Come First.

The historic old BJou Theater, at
Ninth and { streets northwest, is to be
reOpened tomorrow as house OF real
burlesque. Under the direction of Mr.
HeuCk, OF Cincinnati. a Middle Western
burlcsque magnate. an extensive bur
leSque circuit has been formed. starting
in New York City and ending in Mil
waukee.
The Bijou Theater has been selected
10 introduce this form OF amusement TO
the burlesque lovers of washington. The
season VIII he opened by the "Trip TO
Paris" company. This show was organ
lied seven years ago and has grown
steadily in popularity. The cast is head
cd by the popular Irish comedian, George
w. REIN. The songs run the gamut
from grand opera selections down to the
latest popular hits. The production is
replrte with striking scenery and brill
liant costumes. all DESIGNED n New
York. Every week will see a new pro-
dUction. coming direc, from New York
The theater will offer a d9ily matinee.
commencing tomorrow at 2:l5 o'clock.
and an evening performance. starting at
>.iJ. Prices vii range from 10 TO %
@, nts. ARRANGEMENTS may be made for
the reservation Of tickets a week in ad-
vance
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-10

preserve their beauty. 1t is Necessary 10
study ones individual teeth. The struc,
ture of some teeth is far moDe deli
cate than others; extremes of heat and
cold crack the enamel OF a fragile tooth
and leave no effect upon a strong one.
Even so apparently slight a matter as
the brLstles of 4 toothbrush is of su-
preme Importance in certain cases; in
deed some teeth and gums are of so del
icate texture that not even a carneI's
hair brush can be used.
A proper brush is made Of relatively
sort bristles of varying lengths, the han
die OF the brush curved, thus facil,tat-
ing its manipulation on the backs OF the
teeth A cheap brush made of equal
length. stifr. so-called bristles is very
injurious to delicate enamel
How to Brush the Teeth.
The manner in which the teeth are
brushed is also important Dentists
formerly laid great stress on the nm
and-down movement of the brush
They no longer do so, as this has a
tendency to train the gums away
from the crown. exposing the neck of
the tooth, which is not covered with
enamel A gentle, circular movement.
going well into the spaces between,
has been found most sensible, supple
nehteu anyways with the use OF the
dental floss to free q, spaces of
every particle of food I ut has been
wedged well up around the roots and
gums during masticatiOn. Just as the
simplest advice and the simplest rem
edieS are always the best, so very
simple means are at our command for
preserving and identifying the teeth.
Common salt is excellent as a clean
ser, acting at the same time as a
tonic, hardening the gums and stimu-
lating the parts generally. Prepared
chalk Is also very good as a simple
tooth powder.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-10
BRIG. GEN. STER NBERG'S
ESTATE GOES TO WIDOW
Cousin in Rochester Bequrathed Med
ical Library; Brothers and Sisters
Given Personal Ef eects.

Mrs. Martha l. Sternber E. widow OF
Brig. Gen. George NJ. Stern berg. former
Surgeon General, L. S. A, is named
beneficiary in the will of ,cien. Stern
berg. dated May Il, 1912. an. ! filed yes
terday for probate. After T. he payment
of debts. she is to have the residue for
her life.
On the death OF his wife, zen. Stern
berg directs that what rema ms of the
estate shall be distributed aSI follows:
$1,000 each to three brothers. c barles H,
Edward, and Frank Sternberg: and 81 900
to his nephew and namesakes George
Sternberg.
The medical books Of his library are
to go to cousin, DR.. Alvah miller, OF
Rochester. N. Y: personal effe cts to his
brothers and sisters; and all thu residue
to Hardwick Seminary. Otsego County,
n. Y, to be permanently inve 81 ed as
the trustees direct as a memorial to his
father. Rev. Levi Sternberg. D. D.
Mrs. Sternberg is named exet utrix,
without bond. and the American Sc, :urity
and Trust Company is named ez Hcutor
upon her death.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-10
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Il am teacher in a home for orphan
children in New Yn'k City" a woman
writes me. and want you TO tell me what
books it would be food for me to read
In my little leisur. time after these
atrocious children are IN bed" Try a
course OF Charles Dickens. reading with
intent mind his stOrss OF the homeless
little waits rounded up in public insti-
tutions. l am quite sure. then. you will
no longer use that word "atrociOuS"
What do you do when you have the
blues" is the concluding question in a
letter from Chicago. 1 find more work
to do in the next minute than that min
ute Will hold, and become so enthusiast
tic and busy making an anemic little
minute pun out with tasks that 1 for
get l was blue.
Tell me-" writes a man from BaltI-
more. what was the play in which
you first appeared" I made my first
appearance on the stage in The Silver
King"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-10

for the rest of the day in climbing lad
ders and stbircases. rolling under beds,
ETC.. that / haven't a moment to accu-
mulate an IInce OF indolent flesh IL I
desired. When have time. which is not
often. take a horseback ride through
tho park.
eat lunch where I happen to be
sometimes a good meal in a good res
taurant. but more often a crust Of bread
munched on the Bowery. or in some
spot In tho GDuntry. with a prayer Of
gratitude that moving picture actors are
blessed with good dgestIons Never
Will l let an nce cream soda tempt me-
and had to abstain so strenuously from
sweets of all kinds when l was little,
because We coz ldn't afford them, that
out Of the abst inence has grown the good
result of lack OF desire now.
l rarely eat between meals. saving my
appetite for dinner which consists
largely of souII and vegetables and
bread. / eat very little meat: no fried
meat of any kir,d. no veal, no pork, not
even bacon. and the sight OF rare meat
makes me physio ally sick. could make
good vegetar TN, for a remorse for
with sense of sarbarism every time /
look into the inn ocent eyes Of a COW. l
use very little vinegar. but plenty OF
good Italian oil in my salads; eat very
little dessert. and always leave the table
hungry. That Is a rule / observe as
faithfully as this one other, which Is
c:Cn more import. mt: No alcoholics at
any time or place.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-10

-ERFECT health is more than a mat
- ter OF good looks to the actress
something to be desired. but which
IL is possible 10 score a success without
1t Is absolutely essential Neither on
the stage nor before the camera Is a
girl employed who is over or under good
health weight. The managers. poor.
harassed mortals, have enough drains
on their patience smoothing down the
feathers OF the temperamental without
making allowances for physical ailments.
Good health becomes, therefore. like
money In the bank. and We work as in
diligently and faithfully to preserve il
as we ever worked to build up a theat-
rical reputation.
For the Stomach's Sake.
begin my day with a glass Of cold
water. which l drink very slowly and
into which I sometimes have th~ Juice
of half a lemon. and sometimes, when out
of sorts. l take hot water instead. Then
l stand before a wide-opcn window. sum
mer and winter, and exercise for fifteen
minutes. taking deep breaths rellgiously.
This is followed by a second glass of
cold water, and water. / may as well
state now, Is something l take every
half hour or so during the day. 1t not
only quenches my thirst, but II rests
me and keeps my stomach in condition,
and one whose stomach is in perfect
condition never takes cold.
l exercise till feel every drop of blood
in my body racing through my veins
and ! am warm enough for my cold
shower. which follows. | do not advise
every one to take the cold shower. II
a girl after taking il. Is blue and pinched.
the shower was too great a shock for her.
The test Of its beneficial results is a
pink glow to the skin. Neither is II
good for one II the after effect is a feel
ing of depression. One should feel fit
for u race after a cold shower. or abstain
from taking 1t. 1t has occurred to me
that the cold bath sometimes works a
detriment because the bather steps into
cold water. This should come under
the head of serious and solemn Don'ts.
l have taken cold showers all my life.
but see to it carefully that there is
little warm water in the tub when ! step
In This insures warm feet to begin
with. and the cooling is so gradual 1t is
not harmful.
My breakfast Is very simple meal:
Orange Juice. or some other fruit. fol-
lowed by one poached egg. a little dry
toast and a cup OF tea. AS the result
Of my Canadian training l never drink
coffee, and was ten years old before
tasted il We never have II in the house.
CuitivatinG n Happy Mood.
I walk a half mile to my work every
II the call from the studio is
not too urgent. always taking the walk
down Riverside Drive, where have
view Of the Hudson so beautiful It helps
TO build up the happy mood that is as
to good health as exercise.
There the machine is in waiting to pick I
me up and take me to the studio where |
the director gives me so much exercise |