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The Washington times., 1915-03-08
Russians Hurled Back
At Several Points in
Poland, Berlin Claims

BERLIN via Wireless to London),
March S.-Russian night attacks upon
Novcmiasto. fifty miles southwest Of
Warsaw and on the road to romasow,
were repulsed with heavy losses. the
war office announced this afternoon
The Germans took 1900 prisoners. and
drive the enemy back along the Pilica
river.
Along the French Fla nders battle line
the kaiseOs troops have been equally
successful Hhe enemy's aviators have
again atta the German positions
at Ostend, official dispatches con-
tain no mentN of any damage.
The Russia have taken a vigorous
offensive at several points in Poland
West of Aueustowo the Slavs attacked
the German positions at several places,
but were hurled back. Along the Prza-
snysz-Mlawa road, around Plock, and in
the Rawka RIVER region south of the
Nistula. the Russians have delivered a
series of unsuccessful attacks
Severe fighting continues in Cham
pagne in France. The French have
stormed the German trenccs between
Souain and MeSnil without success. A
German regiment made an important
gain asain the French positions by a
surprise might attack
Fighting continues in the Vosges and
northwest OF Pont-A- Mousson, where
several attacks OF the enemy have been
beaten down.
The Washington times., 1915-03-08
"Tramp" Leaves $4,000 to
Women Who Aided Him

CHICAGO, March Sword was re-
Ceived by Mrs. Jennie Wolf and Miss
Bessie Gordon, sisters. that they had
been bequeathed $4,000 by a young man
door four years ago and asked for food.
William Pepper. son of a Prague, Bo-
hemian art dealer was the man whom
they befriended. He told Mrs. Wolf and
her sister that he was too proud to let
his people know of his condition. He
was given clothing. shelter and medi-
Cal attention, in 1911 he returned to Bo-
hemla, advising the sisters that when
he died he would remember them in
his will.
The sisters were notified of the be-
quest through Chicago attorneys conf
missioned by an attorney in Prague to
md them.
The Washington times., 1915-03-08

in another section containing forty-two
live men,"
Full credit Is given by the bureau to
the heroism of State inspectors and
volunteer miners. Earl Henry. State
inspector OF West Virginia. was in d.
rect charge OF the work. Likewise
there was story upon story Of ind-
vidual cases OF heroism. One tall. stall
wart Russian threw across his back an
Englishman, though his chance OF es-
cape would have been hundred times
better alone. A few hours after the
explosion he staggered, with his bur-
den. from the mouth OF the mine. Only
seven men thus escaped the first day.
In the entire previous work of this
sort only 100 rcscues had been made. a
few at a time at each mine. The num-
Der rescued Saturday was the largest.
by far. rescued upon any single occa-
sion.
The Washington times., 1915-03-08
French Dramatists and
Poets Serve in ArmV

PARIS. March S.-Many French au-
thors. poets, and dramatists are serv-
Ing in the army in varied capacities.
Henry Bernstein the dramatist, is
serving as a gunner at Fort Hayre:
Marcel Provost. the poet and author ia
captain of artillery in the intrench he'd
camp of Paris; Etienue Rey, the writer.
and Robert de Flers. the playwright.
are serving at the front. as Also Is
Reynaldo Hahn. the latter as a sim
pie soldier in the trenches in the
Argonne.
Marcel Boulenger, the writer, has
been taken half frozen from the
trenches near Nancy. and placed In a
hospital Francois dc Tessan, the Jour-
nalist. and secretary general of the
French commission to the San Fran
cisco Exposition, was wounded some
time ago, but has recovered, and is
ready to return to the front.
The Washington times., 1915-03-08

exploration into the bowels OF the earth
was pursued. On Saturday morning
Mr. Paul, while standing in a passage.
saw five men file past him from the
inner regions of the mine. He ques-
toned them and they told him they
had subsisted for four days in n room
simply by staying there and living from
the air already there. instead Of rush
ing into the passage when the explosion
occurred and encountering the deadly
vapors They Immediately repaired the
door Of the room to conserve the air
they had.
They said other men had been work
ing further back With renewed energy
the shift pushed toward the direction
indicated. and late SATURDAY afternoon
Mr.. Paul telegraphed to Washington:
"The bureaus rescuers, assisted by
Gary men, proceeded mile under
oxygen and located another barricade
The Washington times., 1915-03-08
DON'T USE SOAP
ON YOUR HAIR

When you wash your hair, don't
use soap. Most soaps and prepared
shampoos contain too much alkan.
which Is very injurious. as 1t dries
the scalp and makes the hair brit
tie.
The best thing to use is Just plain
mulsihed cocoanut oil. for this Is pure
and entirely greaseless. It's very
cheap. and heats soaps or anything
else all to pieces. You can get this
at any drug store. and a few ounces
will last the whole family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with
water and rub 1t in, about a tea
spoonful Is all that Is required. 1t
makes an abundance of rich, creamy
lather, cleanses thoroughly, and
rinses out easily. The hair dries
quickly and evenly, and is soft.
fresh looking. bright, fluffy, wavy,
and easy to handle. Besides, II
loosens and takes out every particle
of dust, dirt and dandruff.-A
The Washington times., 1915-03-08
Bureau Lay-Off Unlikely,
Plate Printers Report

There IL small probability of any
lay-off Of plate printers at the Bureau
OF Engraving and Printing with the
approach Of the new fiscal year. ac-
cordine to a report made to the Plate
Printers Union by a special commit
tee at a meeting last night in Elks'
Hall.
This announcement was greeted
with great enthusiasm. The commit
tee reported that the output Of the
Bureau for the next fiscal year would
be Increased about 100000 sheets.
instead OF standing a decrease.
The Washington times., 1915-03-08
Moses and West to Talk
On City's Fiscal Relations

w. H. Moses and Henry l.. West will
address the Chamber of Commerce at
the monthly meeting tomorrow night on
the oCming Investigation of the fiscal re-
iations existing between the Federal
government and the District. and out
line the part which il is proposed that
the Chamber take in the investigation.
The municipal legislation committee
~ meet late this afternoon
The Washington times., 1915-03-08
U. S. Agent to Inspect
Russian Prison CAMPS

PETROGRAD. March s.-Montgomery
Schuyler. jr,, Of the United States en-
bassy here, has started for tour OF
the concentration camps In the Ural
mountains of Siberia and in the south
OF Russia, where Germans and Aus
prisoners.
Permission was granted at the request
or the Washington Government in be-
haf OF Germany to report on the con-
dition Of prisoners
The Washington times., 1915-03-08
Canaries Amuse Men.

These canares always amuse the
miners. Little air t4sht cages. fed
from the, oxygen tanks, are carried
along. so that when bird succumbs 1t
can be quickly revived. Mice were first
ured for this work. but the canary had
to pay the penalty for his nlerrier dis
position. For the mice would sunk and
1t could not easily be ascentained
whether the little rodents were sulktng
or were really overcome by gases.
For four days and four nights this
The Washington times., 1915-03-08
10 Generals in New
German Casualty List

LONDON. March "a Copenhagen
dispatch SAYS: German casualty lists
Just issued include 1854 officers killed.
of whom nineteen We're generals. The
lists give l4435 officers as wounded or
missing"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-30

In the first place it tells 3 story that is absorbingly interesting and
 the development of the story is St
 siillful that none of this interest is lest CT allowed to flag. The acting is most artistic. Edith Storey's Glory Quay1e is really wonderful. At first
 she is 8 simple, tomboy girl full of innocent pranks and fun. She climbs trees, sails a boat, rompa an nong tha rocks ani is the embodimgnt Of girl- ish eXuberance. In the later periods Of the play she is a woman of the world. wise with that wisdom that eXE&rience brings. E3ll Williams, too
 gives q powerful interpretation of the role of John storm. Williams
 John storm is an earnest, sincere
 boy with ideals in tha prologue. Tn the later scenes he is the religious enthusiast, almost fanatic, yet never overst pping the bounds of good taste.
 The story of "The Christian" is l that of john storm and Glory Quayle Ihey have been boy and girl together l on the 'lsle of Man. and John loves the hCydi nish girl with all his heart
 Johns fath r has ambitions for his
 ment John, however. believes he, i.as a mission 10 perform towards
 the suffering masses Of London. and jcins 8 religious order whose work is in the slums. Glory tempted by
 the stories of life in tha big city
 described to her by chance ao- quaintanee goes to London. Her friend, Polly Love, is a nurse, and they work together in a hospital
 Folly is weak and loves q rich and unscrupulous man whose toy of the hour sae becomes. Glory meanwhile has shown great talent as an enter tairer and one of Polly Loves friends who has met Glory secures an opening for her at Music hall where she scores a great success. Adjoining this music hall is the hall
 where John Storm holds his meet ings for the poor. John believes that Glory has started on the downward path and is eager to save her. Jonn finds that the seducer of Polly, who has died after giving birth to child, is married to a rich girl, and goes to the house to urge this man to take care of his child. The man refuses to do so and the wife overhears the conversation and waylays John as he is leaving. He takes her to the house where Polly lies dead and
 where Glory is caring for the baby. The wife takes the baby home with her and the husband infuriated starts to plot the undoing of John Storm.
 He gets hoodlums to break up the religious meetings and accuses Storm
 of carrying on an intrigue with Glory. The meeting is held and
 breaks up in row with John Storm almost crased. He rushes to the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-30

house of Glory and tells her he has
 come to kill her body to save her soul. In a terrific struggle she over powers John and gets away from him while he is coming to his senses realizes what he has done and goes
 back to his poor Lord Robert Ire has maanWhile succe ded il inducing q friend to buy the hall where John 'Storm rra caches with the idea of in cre2sing the size of the Music Hall where Glory reigns favorite. John Storn's meeting develops into a new rict and is quelled only when Glory comes to him and by tho power of her eloquence convinces the parish toners that storm is innocent and their friend. Lord Ire and his friend, who has bought the hall and who loves Glory, comes to the meat- ing, and the rivals are face to face, Tie suitcr realizes his mistake and resigns both the deed and his hopes of winning Glory.
 It is 3 story full of movement and stress. abounding in strong con, pli- cations and clean throughout. The production has been made with great care and artistic detail by the Vita graiA company undsr the direction Of the I4iebler company which con- trcls the play rights to "The Chris tion."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-30
BESI THEATRE.
Howard EstabroGk Appears in s'Ihe
 Butterfly Tomorrow

The World Film corporation pre- sents the five-part paotoplay "Th Butterfly" based on Henry Ketchel w bst@r's novel of the same name q. the iHsst theatre tomorrow HunchbacEs. as williams in books and plays fascinate most readers Quilp in Dickens old Curiosity Shcp, hypnotised all whom he met including pretty women.
 t1outed by a woman whom he ap- preached, he vowed vengaance and lured her daughter to the stage on which she II ade great success as a dancer. The girl of course attracts admirers. Her stepmothq. appears to applaud Elaine (for that is her nane) and the hunchback. in a fit of passion, murders the woman. Elaine's lever is suspected of the murder and the hunch back is killed in quarrel. Through Elaine's testi- money and influence her lover is cleared of the charge against him, and the troubles of both are eneed Dy marriage. Howard Estabrook plays the part of John Butler, the lever, and Elaine is in mpersonated by Barbara Tennant.
 Tuesday" Blossom" g. play whose popularity and fame have en- dured for many decades, has been produced as feature photoplay by the Famous Players Film company. This subject is the current release
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-30

of the Paramount program at Best theatre Tuesday.
 There are many interesting facts connected with the photo-production of this celebrated American drama by David 'Belasco. Through an odd coincidence it was originally pro- duced by Daniel F'rohman, at pres ient managing director of the Famous Players Film company, when he was manager of the Madison Square theatre, New York, and during its enga cement MT. Frohman engaged MT. Belasco as the stage manager at the house. Previously Mr. Belasco had been successful in San Francis co, and May Blossom" was the first of his plays to be produced in the East
 The film adaptation of this notable subject has been effectively pro- duced, and is interpreted by a not able cast, including Gessrude. Robin son, Russell Bassett, Marshall Neil an, Donald Crisp and Gertrude Nor
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-30

tian,' which has been doing a big business at the Olympic in spite of the heat. Throughout all of it the Olympic has been cool and comfort able, the big fans keeping the air in circulation and making conditions
 pleasant.
 The production of this famous
 novel and play by Hall Caine was
 reviewed recently in the Telegraph when a private showing was made at the Majestic. IA new viewing. of it
 only emphasizes what good Impress sions were created by the first sight.
 "The Christian" is better On second sight that it is when first seen. This
 is the highest praise that one can be- stow of a photoplay.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-30
Infection In the Air.

Medical authorities agree that colds are infectious. In some cities children with colds are barred from schools. Springs changing weather brings many colds. The quickest and safe way to stop colds, coughs and croup is to give Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. N
 Your clothing viii Dc washed cleaner witk less wear. The clothes will be absolutely sanitary. and wtll snell clean and sweet. American Ex. ,alsinr LAandrS Co,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-30
HALL CANE PLAY SpLENDIDLY FILMED DRAWS CROWDS AT
 LOOP THEATRE.
THE CHRISTIAN

THE CHRISTIAN
 rn I eight reels. Olympic The eatre.) oohh storm ....... Earl Williams 1lory Quayle. Edith Storey ,rs .u shobsrt Ire. /. Harry Northrup a.her Lsmplughi. .... Charles Kent nIrs nIsSnueaccn Wealthy James Lackaye s n MseCrea.. .lAlbert Gallatin oo, iouuced by the Vitagraph-Liebler dsr...re nere Is much that is truly won ca,a isu, Tn the production, Hall a'ues masterpiece. "The Chris
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-30
man.

Dizziness, vertigo, (blind staggers) sallow complexion, flatulence are symptoms of a torpid liver. No one car feel we'll while the liver is in active. HERBINE is a powerful liver stimulant. A dose or two will cause all bilious symptoms to disappear. Try it. Price 50c. Sold by w. l.. De- woody & CO
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-05-30

Just as the flying machine marks the advanced form of locomotion-so the Modern American Laundry marks the advanced method C washing, American Excelsior Laundry. If
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-24
How to Raise Turkeys.

Waiter H. Little, Of North MOntpe
Her, says he has mastered the secret of
successfully raising turkeys regardless
of inclement weather and other adverse
conditions. From his present flock he
recently sold to the women of the
Church of the Messiah 15young turkeys
which weighed 2O9 pounds and which
were used at the annual church dinner.
Accused of Passing Worthless Check.
The arrest of A. F. Cummings, who
passed a worthless check for $3.50 at
Manchester about three weeks ago, was
reported to the authorities by the Burns
Detective Agency, who had been on the
man trail ever since the crime was
committed.
1t is believed that Cummings was
about to enlist at Newport, r. l., where
he was arrested, as he had recently sent
goods to Montpelier from Newport and
it was such shipments that led to his
being found.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-24
Joshua F. Waterman.

Mr.. Waterman was born in Dixvile,
P. O., June 9, 1867. and died at Coven-
try Dec. IL, 1915, after a weeks illness
with pneumonia He was a son of Will
liam and Ellen Waterman, late of this
town. He married Miss Ema Bennett
of Hartford, Conn, who with their
three children survive him; also two
brothers, Myron and Fred of Island
Pond, and three sisters, Mrs. Addie
Miles of Island Pond, Mrs. Chester
Gray of this town and Mrs. Ernest Dew.
ereau of California, all of whom attend
ed his funeral except Mrs. Devereau.
Mr. Waterman was a very industri-
Gus man and a good citizen, with very
pleasing personality which won for him
friends wherever his business among
the people called him, as was testified
by the large number from this and sur
rounding towns attending his funeral,
which was held at the Cong'l church
here where Mrs. Waterman and children
were members. Her pastor, Rev. W.
R. Price, was the officiating clergyman.
Appropriate selections were sung by
members of the Cong'l and Baptist
choirs of this place, selected by Mrs.
Waterman. Burial was in the family
lot in the cemetery of this town where
he has resided. Much sympathy is felt
for the bereaved wife and children.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-24
VERMONT NEWS

Probably the oldest person to attend
the St. Johnsbury fair this year was
James Gilfillan of Barnet, who will be
81 years old next November and who
has attended every fair since the pres
ent fair ground was established. He
drove his own team eight miles each
way and was accompanied by his sister,
Mrs. Belle Thayer, 50 years old.
The son of Emory Battles shot and
killed in the Battles neighborhood in
Braintree q bob cat which he placed on
exhibition in the store of w. E. Lam
son, of Randolph. Hearing the dog
barking, the lad went out and found the
animal up a tree, where the dog had
driven him. The cat weighs about IL
pounds and measures 20 inches from
tip to tip. 1t has immense feet, and
sharp claws, and bob tail about five
inches long.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-24
Mrs. George Calkins.

Alice Nichols Calkins died almost in
slant ylastWednesday afternoon of heart
allure. The news of her illness came
as people were returning from Mr.. Wa
terman's funeral, and Mr.. Calkins, Mr..
Niles and DR.. Kendrick and other friends
rushed to the home to find her gone,
She had been as we'll as usual until with
IN few minutes of her death, Her
sister, Mrs Niles, did everything in her
power to relieve her but God had called
her home.
Mrs. Calkins was born in Calais, VT,
80 wears ago, and was married Is years
ago, on Thanksgiving day, the Goth of
Nov. They spent the first years of their
married life in Morgan, then bought the
farm where they have since lived as
PROSPEROUS farmers, with the exception
of living in our village to care for his
father, and after their barn was burn
ed by lightning. when she won the love
Of all as teacher of the primary school.
Truly 1T can be said of her none knew
her but to love-" She was beautiful
woman and will be sadly missed in the
the church, Sunday school, Grange.
Mission Study class, and as dear friend
in every home where she was known,
but most of all in her own beautiful
home where she was queen.
Words fail to express the sympathy
felt by the entire community for the
heart-broken husband and son and
daughter. Her funeral was held
Wednesday afternoon at the Cong'l
church. err pastor, Rev. w. r. Price,
assisted by Rev. W. D. Hethington Of
tho Rontigt 0h11rah aHS
grange attended in body, also the
school children. The singing was by
four young ladies'. There was a large
attendance, everyone. it seemed, being
d sincere mourner. The bearers were
Solen Gray, Clyde Durgin, John Eley,
Mr.. Weymouth.
rne O,ve Tokens of beautiful flowers
were from: The family, husband, daugh-
ter and son; her brother, Carroll from
Boston; NJ. E. Calkins and children of
Westmore; Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Rob,
bins and family of Derby; Mr.. and Mrs.
Soan Gray ana family, Morgan; House
wives League, Morgan; MIR. and Mrs.
Irwin johnson, Morgan; Mrs. Mary
Blake and daughter, Mrs. Grace Cas-
we'll, Morgan; Mrs. w. w. Blodgett,
Newport; Morgan Ladies' Aid; Mr.. and
and Mrs. M. L. Cleveland, Mrs. E. P.
Armstrong and daughter, Miss Henri
eta, Montreal; Dr. and Mrs. Kendrick,
Mr. and Mrs William Nelson, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. W. Jenkins, c r. Dupont, Po-
mona Grange, Navy Grange, of this
place, also Relief Corps, Adult Bible
class. Cong'l church, The Cleaners, The
Crusaders, Mission Study class, Bible
class and WoOdman.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-24
DERBY

A. A. Silver is home for Christmas.
Taylor's store will be closed Christ
mas.
Christmas dinner will be served at the
Derby House,
E. L. Powers and family have moved
to West Derby.
0. j. Anderson goes to Orleans to
conduct services in the Methodist church
of that place next Sunday.
Otis Thayer and Mrs. Julia Streeter
were married Dec. Is, at the Methodist
parsonage by Rev. 0. j. Anderson.
The Derby Brotherhood bible-class
are planning to serve an oyster supper
in the Methodist church vestry on or
about Jan. 4th, 1916.
District Superintendent, K. F. Low
of st. Johnsbury will hold a quarterly
conference of our local Methodist church
at the home of Wesley A. Kelley, Sat
urday evening and will occupy the pull
pit Sunday at 1915.
Mrs. V. N. Aldrlch entertained the
Jealous Workers Sunday school class
at Christmas social at her home Mon
day afternoon, Dec. 20. After the dis
tribution of gifts, dainty refreshments
were served by Mrs. Aldrich.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Donaghy and
Mr.. and Mrs. H. K. Cousins were called
to Bolton, 2. O., last Saturday to at
tend the funeral of a relative.
A. H. Hill of Newport has purchased
the Mcclure block, occupied by w. j..
Harrison, and Will soon take possession,
carrying on the blacksmith business.
B. F. Hamilton is slowly recovering
from a severe illness.
Airline and Lyle Cushing submitted to
an operation for the removal of adenoids
last Tuesday, DR.. Cramton of st.
Johnsbury, assisted by DR.. Gould per-
forming the same.
Ernest Pickel has entered the employ
of w. E. Trip in his store. By the
way, Mr.. Trip has been presenting
some very nifty calendars advertising
his line of goods which are now on sale.
There is no need of going to Newport
to trade. Patronize home industries.
A community Christmas tree under
the auspices of the Associated Charities
will be held in Magoon's hall nextSatur-
day eve ming. This has been made possi-
Bile by the liberal manner in which the
people in this village and Newport have
contributed. Everyone is invited, es-
pecially the children in the village, who
will be remembered.
Capt. Hickland has returned from
Corona, L. l., where he was call d by
severe illness of his mother with pneu-
monia, leaving her very much improved.
The captain wishes to thank the bust
ness men and others of the village and
Newport who, when they heard of the
news he received, so generously con-
tributed fund sufficient enough to pay
his entire expenses, presenting the same
to him with the command to go to his
mother at once. 1t is In these trying
times one finds his friends.