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The Washington times., 1915-08-30

Each Congressman from the non
suffrage States will be given q train
letter by the suffragists in his district
on the day he starts for Washington
for the opening Of Congress, II the
plans now being made by Mrs. Meiill
Mccormick, chairman Of the Congress
sional committee Of the National
American Woman Suffrage Associa-
ton, are carried out.
When he opens the letter he will
find that 1t contains resolutions adopt
ed and signed by all the suffrag gist
organizations in his district calling
upon him to support an amendment to
the Federal Constitution enfranchis-
ing women.
TT these documents fail to convince
him OF the demands among his con-
stituents and II the hundreds Of stimuli
taneous district conventions. timed as
a farewell impression for him; do not
perhaps the fact that when he ar
rives in Washington hundreds OF
women. who will assemble there for
the forty-seventh annual convention
Of the National American Women Suf-
frage Association. to appeal to Con-
in from each Congressional district
will have some effect.
1T is to demonstrate the demand
for nationwide woman suffrage and
to secure action during the next ses-
sion Of Congress-, that the Congress
sional district meetings throughout
the country. Especial emphasis will
be given to the meetings in the dis
tricts Of new members OF Congress. OF
whom there are over 1870 this session
and no Congressman will be left in a
position to oppose US on the ground
that there Is no sentiment in my dis.
trict"
The Washington times., 1915-08-30
N 'NAMEE NOT TO co
BACK TO VERA CRUZ
Order Regarded as Reprimand
for Officer Who Summoned
Help in Mexico.

Announcement that the gunboat Sac
ramento will not return to Vera Cruz
but will be sent soon to Haiti was made
by the Navy Department today.
The announcement Is Of interest be-
cause Of the fact the vessel Is COM
manded by Commander McNamee. the
navy officer who recently called for
re-enforcements at Vera Cruz.
Rumors were current at the time that
the Administration was not pleased be-
cause Of the alarm that was sounded
because Of the Vera Cruz situation and
that Commander McNamee would be
made to feel 1t.
The Sacramento soon left Vera Cruz
for New Orleans with the Brazilian
and Guatemalan ministers to Mexico or
board. Just now. 1t is hunting for the
lost steamer OF the United Fruit Com.
panv, the Marowijne.
When that task Is done. 1t will go to
Haiti. The feeling here is that the
depa rtment Is to an extent disciplinina
Commander McNamee by not returning
him to Vera Cruz.
The Washington times., 1915-08-30

Spirited and vigorous campaigns are
being waged by the four candidates for
commander-in-chief Of the G. A. r. to
be elected during the encampment here
beginning September q. The candidates.
Elias r. Monfort. Of Cincinnati; Orlan-
do A. Somers. Of Kokomo. Ind, William
J. Patterson. Of Pittsburgh. and Frank
o. Cole. Of Jersey City. have all served
as department commanders. and have
the Endorsement Of their departments as
we'll as considerable other support.
Colonel Monfort Is said to be the
strongest candidate in the field, and
Ohioans are confident of his election.
He has a brilliant war record. having
served with distinction at Chancellors-
Vile. Fredericksburg, Second Bull Run.
Gettysburg. and in other battles. For
sixteen years he served as postmaster
Of Cincinnati, resigning that position on
January 10 Of the present year.
Colonel Monfort will come to Wash
ington several days in advance Of the
encampment and open headquarters for
the conclusion of his campaign. All the
posts in Ohio are working hard for him.
sending out masses of letters contain
ing his photograph and a sketch Of his
life.
The Washington times., 1915-08-30
FORD GIVES CLERKS
CHANCE AFTER PLOT
Hard Work in Factory His De.
cision on Youths Who Tried
to Steal.

DETROIT, Mich. Aug. so-In order
that they may not have a black mark
on their lives through their plot to
steal hundreds OF protit-sharing checks.
three young clerks In the accounting
department of the Ford Motor Company
will be given another chance by Henry
Ford. The youths-Frederick Clark,
twenty-five. formerly OF Milton. Pa.
Edward Harper. an office boy. seven
teen; and Henry Aubrey, twenty-sixr
still were in the Highland Park police
station today and ignorant OF the plans
their employer had worked out for their
salvation.
The price the youths must pay for
escaping prosecution Ia work-hard work
and plenty of tin the Ford machine
shops. This Is a part OF the reforma-
tive policy Of Mr.. Ford.
1t is significant. too. that when they
start In their reformation they will be
rubbing elbows with laborers who are
being paid IS a day. which Is more than
they were receiving in the Ford offices.
The Washington times., 1915-08-30
TO CLEAR BAD
C0MPLEx|ONS
USE RES|N0l

Bathe your face for several minutes
with resinol soap and hot water, then
apply little resinol ointment very
gently. Let this stay on ten minutes,
and wash Off with resinol soap and
mere hot water. finish with a dash of
cold water to close the pores. Do this
once or twice day. and you will be as
tonished to find how quickly the healing
resinol medication socthes and cleanses
the pores. removes pimples and black
heads. and leaves the complexion clear
and vSvety.
Resihol ointment and resinol soap
stop itching instantly and speedily heal
skin humors. sores. burns. wounds and
chafng. Sold by all druggists. Sam
pies free, Dept Sl-R. Resinol. Baltimore,
Nd. Speedily relieve sunburn.-Advt
The Washington times., 1915-08-30
Chairman Harper Invites Citi-
zens to Form Escort to Pass
Before President.
FLAG DRILLS START SOON
Young Women Must Prepare at
Once for Pageant to Be Held
at Treasury.

Col. Robert N. Harper. chairman OF
rangements for the forty-ninth annual
sncampment Of the q. A. R., to be held
here late in September. today directed
Thomas Grant. the secretary, to invite
each Of the several hundred member.
Of the committee to be one Of the citi.
sens' escort that will form a section OF
tho parade to be reviewed by President
Wilson.
Colonel Harper is desirous that
prompt replies be made by the commit
teemen. He has arranged for a special
inspector Of mounts. and each commit
tseman taking part in the parade will
be furnished a suitable mount for IS.
The Invitation requests that the IS be
inclosed with the acceptance.
Must Start At Once.
As tho date for the encampment is
now less than a month Off and thorough
drilling will be required for the per-
fecton of the human flag which it
Is proposed to stage at the Treasury.
Colonel Harper requests that all young
women desiring to take part In the
arrangement Of the nag send their
name at once to Chairman e. H.
Those who will be selected to con-
stitute the flag will be required to fur
nish the red, white. or blue overdress
that will constitute the costume. and
pay 30 cents for a seat in the stand.
The costume. however. will call for e
very small expenditure, as the material
to be used will be cheese cloth or some
other goods Of like character and
quality.
Veterans To Wigwag.
The United States Signal Corps Vet
erans' Association, Of which Lieut..
hold signal practice September % on
the old Signal Corps instruction grounds
near Georgetown. and wigwag messages
to temporary stations which will be
established in several Of the Govern
ment buildings. The members Of the
corps will assemble at Mt Tabor Meth
odist Church and proceed to the
grounds. where. at the conclusion Of the
practice. luncheon will be served.
Chairman Frank E. Gibson. Of the en-
tertainment committee. has announced
that the Signal Corps veterans have also
arranged to establish communication at
night between the several old forts that
defended Washington from three at
communication will be established by
means of heliogra phs. telescopes. and
bonfires.
G. H. Slaybaugh. chairman Of the re-
union committee Of the Eighteenth
Corps, requests that all members Of
that corps proposing to take part in
the encampment send their names to
MIN at l5o2 K street northwest.
The Washington times., 1915-08-30
GARRISON EXPLAINS
PERMIT FOR TRACKS
Section Of Potomac Driveway
Will Be Closed to Prevent
Danger to Public.

Secretary Of war Garrison today gave
out a abatement as to the reasons why
his department has granted the permit
for railroad tracks from the site OF the
new Department OF the Interior Build
ing "a the Lincoln Memorial Site
This is the case in which the secre-
tarv oyerruled General Kingman. chief
Of engineers.
The following statement was issued
from the War Department today:
."rhe facts with respect to the con-
struct,on Of the new buildings for the
Department Of the Interior and the re-
moval from that site of the dirt that Is
70 be nut upon the Lincoln Memorial
arc as follows
.'one hundred and fifty thousand cubic
yards Of this dirt 10 to be transferred
from the site OF the Interior Depart
mcnt building to the Lincoln Memorial
site. The Interior Department and the
Treasury Department. the supervising
architects Of which are In charge of
this work. represented to this depart
ment that It would greatly facilitate the
be removed upon the railroad tracks
running from the site Of the new De-
partment Of the Interior building to the
Lincoln Memorial site.
upon 1ul CONSIDERATION or all the cir
cumstances the conclusion was reached
that this request OF the department
could properly be granted. largely be-
cause II would result in the interference
with the roads in the park for a very
much shorter time than II the dirt were
handled In any other way.
"A permit has. therefore. been rem
dered for the crossing OF the driveway
ty q railroad track for this purpose
with certain conditions Inserted to re-
tain proper control and observe proper
safeguards. To prevent any accidents
to the public the part OF the driveway
in which IL included this track and the
one already erected over the driveway
for the Lincoln Memorial will be closed
for a period Of three months"
The Washington times., 1915-08-30
Great Old Remedy
For Skin Diseases
S. S. S. Clears Skin of Erup.
tons, Drives Poison From
the System.

Get 1t fxed in your mind that skin
eruptions. Scrofula. Eczema. burning
itching skin. and all skin diseases
are due entirely to impure and in
fected blood. If the trouble was on
the outside Of the skin. by simply
washing and keeping it clean you
could obtain relief-not even oint-
meats. lotions. and salves. would be
necessary. Agree with us In ~ -
The Washington times., 1915-08-30
Changes Are Announced
In Standards Bureau

Four employees Of the Bureau of
Standards. Department of Commerce.
were given promotions today.
Joseph G. Pearson was advanced to
ass ociate physicist at $1,000: Daniel w
Sessler to assistant physicist at $l.322
Robert W. Lamberton, clerk. to 81, go
and Willard Keiss. laboratory helper. to
s720 In the steamboat inspection
service. Baylor Spratt has been proba-
lionally appointed as local inspector OF
boilers at N.5oO at Evansville. Ind. and
Andrew W. Savage. local inspector OF
boilers. at $3.50. at Boston. has re-
signed.
The temporary appointment Of Mail
rice Koehlcr as assistant messenger al
S720 in the office of the secretary. has
been extended
The Washington times., 1915-08-30
Rockefeller Says He's
Just Like PrOdigal Son

CLEVELAND. Aug. 30.-After listen
Ing to the Rev. Samuel Lindsay preach
on the folly and failure. repentance and
success Of the prodigal son. John d.
Rockefeller referred to his life as
Identical to that Of the prodigal.
You are right" said Mr.. Rockefeller.
addressing the pastor. II can see in
myself the prodigal son." He then
added:
You may be able to beat me at
preaching. but you can't beat me at
golf"
The Washington times., 1915-08-30
Shade Planting Is Found
Bad for Tobacco Trade

SAN JUAN. P. R.. Aug. 3o.-After
many years Of experimenting. during
which time the acreage Of tobacco
growing under cover In Porto Rico
reached $1,000 acres. the method has
SO declined that 1t is now threatened
with practical extinction. During the
past season there was a cut Of thirty
The Washington times., 1915-08-30
Every Effort Is Made
To Muster Army Corps
Survivors During Camr

Every effort is being made to muster
as many survivors Of the various Union
army corps as possible during the g. A.
R. encampment Capt. Albert H. Van
Seusen. 22o7 NJ street northwest. chair
man Of the First Army Corps, has re-
quested that he be furnished with the
names. addresses and organizations of
all First men who will attend the re-
union.
Members Of the Seventeenth Corps
have been requested to send their names
and other information to Abram Myers,
chairman Of the corps. who Is en-
ployed In the Pension Office
The Washington times., 1915-08-30
Congdon Named Private
Secretary to Comptroller

Announcement was made today Of tho
appointment of Sidney B. Congdon. as
private secretary to the Comptroller of
the Currency. He will succeed George
E. Stauffer. who has been named ma
tional hank examiner.
The new private secretary formerly
was assistant secretary to the Comp
troller. He resigned in April. however,
to become assistant cashier in the Sew
ard. Ala. branch Of the Hartman Ma
tional Bank of New York.
Putnam patriot., 1915-11-26
Fell from Roof of New RectOry

Charles A rseneault of Norwich fell 3O feet to the ground from the roof of the new St. Mary's rectory, Saturday ar ternoon, receiving a broken ankle, sprainsd wrist and bruises.
 Arseneault is between p and 3u years old. He was standing on the roof and lost his balance. People watching the work were mortified to see his body come rolling down the roof and drop distance of 30 feet to the ground. IL was thought that he would surely be dead when picked up, His was one Of those unexplainahle escapes from death He was taken to the office of Df. J A.Gaucher on Prov idence street. Examination disclosed the injuries mentioned above, e,and after he had been given attention he was ta- ken to his boarding place on BatIey street.
Putnam patriot., 1915-11-26
SteepIe Tom Gets NOiice ID Boston
 Paper

Steepie Tom Fiizpatuek, who re gently adopted Putnam as his home city, returned from Boston. Saturday. His profession is one that gets him into the limelight and bis thrilling feats Of high climbing have been noticed by the piess in various parts Of lhe country where he has done work
 White in Boston Tom gave an inter view to the ObsesvanI Citizen Of the Post who had the following in hls eol- umn the following morning.
 "Thomas Fitzpatrick, known throughout New England as Steeple Tom, Cells ne that he i- pulling strong for an open winter At the pre- eot tune tht= intrepid climber is tt work on the spire of sf Fatrics's church, Norwich, Conn one oT ihs most Deau. utui 70 thaI stale.
 In com mentins on AIs aBfk, sleepie Tom informed me ihst the twin spires on the cathedral of St John the Bap list. savannah, Ga. awed him the most "Il vas Sunday morning when ] s-aehed the city, said he, "and the sound Of those chimes gave me yearil ing feeling for dear old Boston This probably accounted for the feeling Of awe which hung to me throughout the entire task of repairing the spires, eaen Of which is 20 feet high.
Putnam patriot., 1915-11-26
Theatre Record Broken

It is stated by employes of the Brad ley theatre that more people passed through the doors last week than in any week since the theatre opened. There were big matinee crowds and in the evenings and on Saturday after noon there was standing room only. On Saturday night the doors had to be closed and people turned away. The nearest to this record week was the first visit here of the Whileside Strauss Company T few years ago. Romans Musical Revue certainly pleased Put. nam theatregoeFs and they left an ex celient impression behind. The show was full of pep and WIS elem and en- teftaining from start to finish.
Putnam patriot., 1915-11-26
Fridays Gale Does Damage

The gale that swept over this section last Friday did considerable damage oI minor mature. At the Dady sils mill the stack was bent to an angle of 90 degrees. Trees were blown down and in some places roofs were damag- ed, Some poles carrying high tension wires were blown nearly over and for while traffic on the Shore Line Electric road was tied up. Drivers of vehicles had hard afternoon and one local store keeper, who peddles in Pomfreli said he thought his wagon would oe overturned by the wiad before he reached home.
Putnam patriot., 1915-11-26
Empire Theatre

The people of Putnam and vicinity will be offered a real treat in photo- plays at the Empire on Thanksgi Day the management having booked for that day a program Of features that will equal il noI sarpass any previous holiday program it thIs house
 Heading this special program will be the NitlgI pt Broadway Star fen ture "4l3,H three part detective drama with thdusBnd thrills show ing the most realistic train wreck ever filmed. Anita Stewart, the stare of @ The Goddess, IS featured in this gte8t drama and k supported by Harry Mercy, Paul Seafdon, (who will be iemem bered as Prof Snllitcr in The Goddessl and large Vitngraph cast. Other pictures to be shown include, Neal of the Navy, the great American serial, each episode Tn this remark able serial Is full of thrilling dramatic ac- lion. Coincidence" Biograph drama in two parts, "Lives of the Jungle,p Selig wild animal drama, "Her Idol, a Lubin drama, and "The Pipe DTeam,n an Essanay comedy, complete this great Holiday program.
 Edward Connolly, who originated the role of "Merse Covingtonp in George Ade's play of the same name, recently completed his appearance be. fore the motion picture camera for the B. A. Rolfe Company
 "Marse Covingtonn is in five acts, two hundred scenes nd is the latest release of the Metro Pictures Corpora tion. MT. Connolly Is supported by d select cast of players including Louise Huff, the vivacious screen star. es..r hn Empire on Friday.
 On Saturday he first of the knicker booker Star features will be shown, this feature, "rhe Cup of Ghance,o is q stirring drama iE three parts fehtur. ing the well known stage and screen star, Alice Brady Marie Tempest in "Mrs. Piumb's Pudding a Univer- sal Broadway Star feature in 5 parts will be shown Monday. The Universal Broadway Star features are lo be rua every Monday at this theatre.
 "fhe Woman Next Door,, founded on the stage play of that name by Owen Davis, features Irene Fenwick in the lead of the socially ostracized and perseculed pennie Gay, the iii. yotced actress. The big George kleine production is charged with that great essential of successful film plays, heart interest, and Miss Fenwiek finds a role much to her liking and we'll suited to her extraordinary capabilities in this latest kleine feature. "rhe Woman Next Door, visits the Empire theatre on next Tuesday.
 On Wednesday the third of the Gold Rooster plays "rhe Galloper, '" featuring Clifton Crawford will be shown. ihis picture is adapted from the play of Richard Harding Davis. The story deals with divorced war. correspondent who divides his time between dodging alimony, hunting divorced wives and verious creditors, and although primarily a comedy, there is plenty of drama and much thrill t0 il. In addition 10 the above features the regular program Of one and two reel features are shown each day.
Putnam patriot., 1915-11-26
Putnam Grange

Putnam Grange heid it's regulnI meeting Tuesday evening. The eusi- ness session was followed by a very in- leresling literary program in charge oi the Worthy Lecturer Mrs. W. ] barl- lett, which included a farce by mem. beFs Of the grange entitled Lemael's Fortunes and Misfortunes. X social hour followed. The next meeting will be held Tuesday evening, Lee. Ii, for The election of officers.
Putnam patriot., 1915-11-26
Slept Under Tree Now Sleeps in Jail

Peter Wells, whose face is familiar in the city court, appeared Last Friday after an absence Of some time. Peter wes found drunk in the St. Mary's reetory yard. IL was not so long ago that Peter visited the yard before. At that time he helped himself to some Of Fr. Richards chickens and was sent 10 jail. This time he was given 30 days for intoxication after he had respect fully inquired of the court if it was a crime for gentleman to sleep under a tree in Putnam. Peter is wood chop per and trees are his hobby and he had just as soon sleep under them as to cut them down, and little sooner.
Putnam patriot., 1915-11-26
November Weddings
Essaing..Dumas

There was a iafge gathering of reis- lives and friends at -t Mary's church Monday morning al ' o'clock to wit ness the marriage Of John ]. Tanning of Bullock street, son Of Mr. sand Mrs. John l. Tanning iof Pawtucket, and Miss Eva Dumas of Providence street, daughter Of Street Superintendent Frederick Damas aDd wife Among the relatives pr Dt were folr sisters and lhFee brothers of the bridegroom, i, who came from Pawtuckel to intend the ceremony.
 As IHa organ played a wedding march tHs bdda party marched down tla cent flsieio lbe sanctuary. The bride Was asiended by sitss Gertrude F888iaF, sister 9ftae bridegroom. snd Pierre Dam4s. bfaabef of the bride, ac.ed us 8esl man The nnP3sel eefa- maHy performed By Rev Charles f Bed4r8, 8Ho Ms0 celebrated the napial hlga nnss lhefe Was singing by the o'clock caoi, and Joseph Ri. ward sang an Aye Martin. After the mass reception 4as held al the home of the brides parents where q buffet lunch was served. The couple receiy- ed many pretty and useful presents, among them being sis1 check from MT Dumas. The brides present to the bridesmaid WAS a handsome gold bracelet set with diamonds.
 Mrs. Tanning k well known in Put. nam where she has spent all of her life. es one Of the managers Of the then Star theatre, now the Empire. He is now second hand in the dressing room at the Waterman Worsted Company 's mill After wedding trip to Boston and other places they will make their home in Putnam. Out of-town guests were present from Boston, Providence, Worcester, PawtueKet, Woonsocket and Manehaug
 Mtchel..AndersOn
 X pretty home wedding was solem. nlzed ul .the home of Mrs. Elyita A. Barber, School street, Tuesday after noon at 90 when Miss Olga Anderson and Everett Mitchell, both Of Danie- son, were united in marriage by Rev. " Coughs sWallield oi the Danelson Baptist church. The wedding march WIS played by Mrs. C. 4. Ttllinghast Of Danielsan.
 The home was prettily decorated with yellow chrysenthemums and foli- ege and there were about thirty guests present including the two sisters of the bride, Miss Annie Anderson of Put nam and Miss Violet Colburn of East ford. The bride was pfetlily gowned in blue silk. After the ceremony re- ception was held and refreshments served by Alfred and Sarah Barber and the brides sisters, after which the couple left by automobile for their newly furnished home on Broad street, Danielson, where they will be at home after Jam. ist.
 The bride formerly lived with Mrs Barber and intended the Putnam schools. She was a member of the Putnam Baptist church. The bride groom is well known in Danieison where he Is in the employ Of the Oar bic furniture store. He is au usher in the Danieison Baptist church. Many petty and useful gifts were received including a number of gold pieces
 Clouiier-- -Codere
 At o'clock at St. Mary's church Amedee r. Cloutier and Miss Lena Coderre were united in marriage by Rev James McGintry who also eele- brated a nuptial high mass. The la thers of the couple stood up with them. Both are well known here and after a wedding trip will make their home in the city.
Putnam patriot., 1915-11-26
When Rnbbers Become Neesssar,

and your shoes pinch, use Alien < Foot Ease, the Antiseptic powder to. be shaken into the shoes. For Dane ing parties and Breaking in New Shoes It Is just the thing. 1t gives rest and comfort 10 tired, swollen, aching feel Sold everywhere, 2oc.
 4b l9 adv
Putnam patriot., 1915-11-26
WANTED

A competent repair man in woolen mill. One competent 10 take the lead with helpers will lind good place ~ish good wages. Reply to ''S Put nam Patriot. Is i9.
Putnam patriot., 1915-11-26
Cloulier-.Cotlere

At 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church Amedee r. Cloutier and Miss Lena Coderre were united in marriage by Rev. James McGintry who also cele- brated nuptial high mass. The la thers of the couple stood up with them. Both are we'll known here and after a wedding trip will make their home in the city.