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The Washington times., 1915-09-07

Dear Annie IAurie-Last year
about this time I went on my va
cation. While away I mot my
ideal-the kind one would want to
marry-manly and good looking.
We'll, loved him a. soon as
saw him and have loved himever
since.
We went together for about
eight months without having q
quarrel. met his people and
they seemed to like me. One
Sunday evening he broke an en-
gagement with me. but a few
cay. cay. afts.: it;a l RECEIVED letter n,sf OF
no stayed away. but wrote me a
letter and made an engagement
for one day in tho week. At this
another excuse This made me
angry, and l wrote him a letter
not q mean one. only saying
that II he did not want to come
have not heard from him since
then. He has my ring and
have his ana don't know whether
to return II or not. have seen
him several times since from the
oars and he has either spoken or
waved.
While not going with him | went
not engaged. and I think that Is
the reason he got angry. Now
please advise me what TO do as
love him but am independent.
JACKIE.
-O tell you the truth. ! don't
know exactly what to advise
you to do. However. hard as
1t may be. / believe 1t would
be better for you to try to forget
this man, ideal as he may seem to
be. He has broken several engage
ments with you without sufficient
excuse and that alone should turn
you against him.
You would be, justified in asking
him to return your ring. and you
will return his, of course. That
have to write some sort OF letter
when he sent the ring. or he ought
to. at least.
Maintain your independence in
this matter. Try TO make new ac-
quaintances and you will eventually
forget this man.
Dear Miss Laurie--Please ad-
wise me what to do. I have been
going with q girl q little while.
and think a great deal OF her.
She went to the country some
time ago and promised to write
to me frequently. She has only
written once. and ! have written
three times. Shall l write again?
Do you think she has forgotten
me? She said she thought a lot
OF me before she left and seemed
to show it. r. G.
Perhaps the girl Will appreciate
you more IL you don't write to her
quite 20 cften. Just the fact that
you have continued to write when
she hasn't bothered to reply tell, .rr
that she Is sure Of you.
II the girl Is away on her vaca-
tion. 1t Is next TO impossible to hope
for many letters. anyway. Vaca-
tion Is sad time for ones corre-
spondence. anyway.
Dear Annie Laurie: I am twen-
ty-seven years old, and am
yery fond Of a man about my age.
and from his actions l think he
cares for me. l see him every
day, and he always speaks to me.
invited him to call. but he never
has. He is always wanting me
to meet him at the movies or on
the corner. ] told him L didn't
think 1t was quite right.
I am not sure whether he Is
married. and there but one
The Washington times., 1915-09-07
The Constipation Bugbear

Nujol is odorless and tasteless.
absolutely neutral, and is not
digcsted or absorbed into the
system. 1t acts merely as me-
chanical lubricant.
Nujol is not a drug. Its use
will not give quick, temporary
relief. But Nujol is a genuine
remedy in that it relieves con-
stipation in the most natural
way by lubricating the lining
of the intestines, softening the
intestinal contents, and thus
promoting healthy and normal
bowel activity.
The Washington times., 1915-09-07
PERSONAL ADVICE.

Readers desiring q personal rspiy
should remember:
I. To address inquiries to Dr.. L. X
Hirshberg. care OF The WashinRton
Times.
2 To enclose a stamped and al.
dressed envelope.
The Washington times., 1915-09-07
ESTIMATE cases of
chronic constipation,
which no lonoer resnond

Whit I1O 1O11SSH 1S0PoH0
to the usual laxative and cathar-
tic remedies, may be success
fully treated by the use of Nujol
as an internal lubricant.
The mineral oil treatment for
constipation has received the
unqualified endorsement of
leading specialists both in this
country and abroad. 1t has none
of the dangers of the habit
forming laxatives, and is of par
ticular value in the treatment
of constipation in children.
The Washington times., 1915-09-07

Tho rice powders are the best. for
the tiny particles do not adhere so
closely to the skin as other powders
Kice powder .............. 70 grams
Essence Of violet ........ s drops
First blend the carmne and the
rice powder and then slowly work
the mixture into the essence. Slit
six times through piece of boltins
Jumps through 50 that there will be
no roughness In the powder
Powder should never be used when
1t ia stale, and those containing rice,
starch. etc. will be irritating to
the skin unless kept fresh. 1t Is bet
ter 20 make them In small quantities.
II your skin is dry 1t is a wise
cream or a softening lotion before
applying the powder I find table,
spoonful of pure glycerin added to a
half pint of rosewater excellent for
this purpose. ] pat the lotion into
the pores with a piece of absorbent
cotton. and when 1T has dried into
the skin. evenly apply the powder.
When cold cream Is used cover the
skin with n thin coating. and then
a soft towel Dust the powder over
this. and 1t will never harm the COM
pleXion.
Talcum powder Is one Of the safest
cosmetics that can be used, for 1t Is
soothing and cooling to the skin. Any
reliable brand Is harmless, and you
are safe in using 1t as freely .as you
wish.
There is a face powder for bru-
nettss that Is we'll liked by a num-
ber Of woman. 1t is made Of the fol-
In fr0 70
The Washington times., 1915-09-07

qniry on subjects of feminine interest
from young ,oomen readers OF this
paper, and ,oiH reply to them IN these
columns. They should be addressed to
her core, this office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23

Having learned unofficially that a bart of the Evelyn's crew headed for |he coast of Holland, Secretary Bryan |abled to American Minister Van Dkye kt The Hague asking that every care be extended to the crew and an in- |estigation of the occurrence be made through all available agencies. Earlier in the day Secretary Daniels Instructed the naval attache of the Amer Icans embassy at Berlin to investigate ! e disaster.
 N fff was conceded 'n official quarters iat if the nationality of the mine were 1t determined and if no proof were ob-
 lined to show whether official notifica- lions to neutral vessels concerning the Eourses they should steer were being fol- lowed by the Evelyn there would be vir- hlally no ground for diplomatic protest. I civil suit. however, is certain. Some
 1fficials thought that a claim for dam fges might be laid against both Ger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23
SEEK IMPEACHMENT .0F JUDGE W.L. PRATT.
Martin Files Proceedings at Request of Bibb County
 Grand Jury

Montgomery, February 22.-(Speoial.l At the request of the grand jury of Bibb county, Attorney General William l.. Mar tin this afternoon filed impeachment pro- ceedings in the supreme court against w l.. Pratt. probate judge of Bibb coun- ty. Judge Pratt is charged with intem- perance
 The specifications set out in the custer proceedings brought by the attorney gen. era declare that since he assumed the dLties of his office in November, 1910 Judge Pratt has been guilty of intem- perance in the use of intoxicating liquors 10 such an extent, in view of the dignities of his office and importance of it's duties, as unfttcd him for the discharge of such duties s41 Several other specifications are set out by Attorney General Martin. aliof which relate to ntemperance.
 The report of the Ribh county nd jury was presented to the attorney gen cral Saturday afternoon. and that official at once began tc institute proceedings before the higher eoaart. as directed by the SEanA juzyk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23

many and Great Britain if mines were sown far beyond belligerent zones of op- eration without giving due notice to neutral craft.
 Officials were somewhat anxious over the fate of that portion of the Evelyn s crew supposed to have rowed for the coast of Holland American Consul Fee at Bremen reported tonight that the crew was saved" and made no mention of any missing men. Officials learned today through press reports that the mate and sailors who originally were thought to have been landed in Holland had not been reported through any of the coast guard station 6r the Dutch admiralty.
 Although there has been no protest by the United States concerning the laying of mines and none is believed likely, it was considered possible in many quar- ters that the United States might at tempt to learn more definitely from the belligerents precautions they have taken to safeguard neutral commerce in mine zones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23
ASK DETAILS OF
 SINKING OF BARK

London. February 2S.-G;s a. m)--A Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company says the Norwegian government has instructed the Norwegian minister at Buenos Ayres to forward de- tails of the sinking of the bark Semantha.
 Recently the German steamship Holger arrived at Buenos Ayres with passengers anG crews taken from several steam ships and sailing vessels sunk by the German auxiliary cruiser kronprinz WaI- helm. One of the ships mentioned wis tho Sumatra, of which the marine regis ters have no record, and it is presumed the vessels was the Semantha.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

l--Nationality of mine which sunk Evelyn
 unknown.
 Austria to wage war on merchant ships.
 Urges intervention to pacify Mexico. German Zeppelins Lombard French
 coast. 2-Dayton denies charges against him. g. -Roumanla has had commissioners in United States. EEditorial comment. -Waterworks contract accepted.
 Montevallo girls visit Birmingham. Evans replies to Ward s statement. Birmingham Trust to be trustee for
 Standard Home. 6-Society. 7-Committee goes to present memorial. -Baugh logical choice to succeed Kava-
 naugh. speaks on rights of neutrals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23
RUSSIANS REFUSED BY
 AUSTRIANS IN THE EAST

tinued in the western section during the night. All these attempts. however against our lines failed, with great losses for the enemy.
 South of the Dnester engagements of great dimensions developed when stronger attachments of the enemy made an at tack. but finally were repulsed after a long fight Two thousand prisoners were captured with four guns and much war material
 The Russian prisoners taken in the Carpathian battles from the end of Jan uary until few days ago. according to announced official Russian figures were declared to be increased to s4 officers. 4o' sos men. N machine guns and nlns can- nor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23

Il Washington, February 22.- Nepulse of |kany Russian attacks in RusBtnn Poe lknd and West Galicia, with the capture |k dOOO prisoners and much WAT snsnterial |buth of the Dnlester, wns announced tn IS officisl dispatch from Vienna re- |eivea tonight by the Acknowledgements flnbassey here.
 ItThe dispatch says:
 II''All along the front in Russian Poland |hd West Galicia there were brisk artil-
 Try duels. In Isolated skirmisnes we held
 he advantage and easily repuised the
 hsmy In the Carpathians there were
 amsrous Russian attacks which con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23
FEARED SUBMARINES
 HAVE MET DISASTER
Two Large German Under sea Fighters Reported
 Missing

London. February 22.-(S;4J ?. m change Telegram company says reports from the German frontier state that much uneasiness exists at the German frontier seaport of Cuxhaven concern- ing two large submarines which have not returned to their base. The under sea boats are said to he two days over due and 1t is feared they have been de- str0yed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23

forrtinatteS is aboue mile south of Calais.
 Paris, February 22.-lNia London, Feb ruary 23, 12:24 d. m)-1he official com munication issued by the French war office tonight tells of the bombardment of Calais by Zeppelin dirigibe, which dropped bombs and killed five civilians. The text follows:
 Zeppelin alrship bombarded Calais this morning. It dropped 10 projectiles, which killed five persons belonging to the civil population and caused unimpor- tant material damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23
MIL LITARY ACTIVITY IS
 SWEEPING OVER HOLLAND
ermanys Action Not Replying to Dutch Protest on Naval War Zone May Produce Untoward Incident-Troops
 Sent to the Frontier

The Hague. Netherlands, February 23. Via London, 2:53 d. m.)-A tense |noercurrent of feeling in run ing through all classes in Holland. This E attributed to public concern over Ger Ilany's action in not replying to the Dutch |rotest concerning the North sea war |cne and nervousness as to what nigh; |esult from the German blockade and ,ubmarine activity, which might pro. uce an untoward incident at any mo- .lent.
 Although vessels belonging to other neu- 'taI states have suffered, Dutch ships up b the present have escaped damage, but Ieamen are demanding increased wages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23

Some men have left their ships, especially those bound for England. Numbers of pa ssengcrs for the Dutch East Indies have decided to pass through Germany to Genoa, to take ship there.
 Even Dutch fishing boats, by govern mental order. are to be painted in the national colors, while their crews have been advised to carry with them .evi- dences of their nationality.
 The continued movements of troops to- wards the various frontier points and the constant work of military engineers on inundation works have increased the uneasness of the people.
 The newspapers generally refrain from commenting on the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23
RUSSIANS GATHER
 FORCES AT ODESSA

Copenhagen, February 23.-(via Lonoon. 2:05 a. m.)-The Deutsche Tages Zeltung publishes an official dispatch from Sofia, saying the Russians are concentrating large forces at Odessa to ship them to Midia, on tie Black sea, 60 miles north west of Caistantinople, for an attack on Constantinople
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23

'ouf batteries demolished heavs SUI occupying position near Iombaertzyde
 Between the Lys and the Asne there has been effective practice by our artillery which dispersed a bivonae and convoy
 The enemy violently bombarded Rheims Sunday night and Monday. The bombardment resulted in numerous vic. tims who represent the toll taken by the Germans for their defeats of the last
 few days
 "On the Souain- BeauseIour front we have made progress, capturing d line oi trenches and two woods. completely re- pulsive two violent counter attacks. talk ing numerous prisoners and inflictins heavy losses on the enemy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23
3I. .AMES ENGLISH OFFICER
 FOR SINKING OF EVELYN
Dispatch Says Captain of Ill Fated Vessel Charges Game to Grief Through Following Advice of Brit
 ish Naval Boarding Officer

The disaster occurred at 1 o'clock Fri- day morning and the Evelyn sank seven hours later. Captain Smith, Dutch pilot. and 13 men drifted in rowboat until Saturday afternoon, when they were rescued by a German patrol boat. A Spanish stoker in the towboat died meanwhile from exposure. The other men are all recovering. They are now at the Sailors Home in Brernerhaven.
 The mate and the remainder of the Evelyn's crew are understood to have landed In Holland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23
Submarine Daily Becoming of More Importance in Influence on European War Policies
RETALIATORY PLANS OF ALLIE OF BROAD SCOPE NeYs AsoUITH
Germ9eo ~till Claims Sweep ings :cesses in the East. No 4dvantage Gained in ( ,t

London, February 22.-G0 p. m.) The wasp of modern warfare, the sub marine, daily becomes a factor of more and more importance in the great war of Europe with respect to it's influence on the policies of the nations engaged in connection with contraband questions, so vital to neu- tral states.
 Almost coincident with unofficial re- ports that Austria will follow the ex- ample of her ally by making war on merchant ships in the Adriatic came the announcement by Premier Asquith in the retaliatory plan, though still tentative was much broader in scope than pre- viously had been suggested: in that it was a matter for the consideration of all the allies and that a joint note con corning 1t might be expected from the allies.
 The statement was likewise made in the House of Commons that the British gov erLn ent might deem it necessary to all ter it's decision whereby cotton has not been classed as contraband.
 No More Ships Sunk
 The day passed without news of any additional merchant ship having fallen a victim to German submarine but three small British craft are missing.
 Ar sterdam reports that two German submarines are overdue at Cuxhaven. Traffic in the North sea remains disor- gsfizetl, end Dutch and scaiGma vfaii sailors are reluctant to go to sea owing to tie menace of submarines and mines. Reports from Copenhagen that traffic between Sweden and England has been discontinued temporarily are not off c;ally confirmed
 British newspapers print today two conflicting versions of the recent battles in which the Germans drove the Russians back over the East Prussian frontier, but, naturally, they are inclined to ac- cept the Russian version that the Rus sians fell back fin orderly fashion, fight ing an effective rear guard action.
 Germans Claim Victory
 As against this is the German claim Of 1oo,0oo prisoners and staggering ar ray of captured munitions. Berlin says. The pursuit has come to an end and British observers say this means an other costly German rush has fallen short. It will take the battles now de- veloping on Russian soil to demonstrate whether this view is correct.
 In the Carpathans the armies of Rus sia and Austria remain swaying, as it were, in the gateway of Hungary.
 In the western war zone it is give and take, with the loss or gain of a few yards of trenches. The official reports make the usual claims
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23

Salt Lake City, Utah, February gs Three more of the band of Flutes under Tse-Ne-Gat engaged in a battle with a posse near Bluff, Utah, have been cap tured, according to a telegram tonight from Lorenzo D. Greet, special Indian agent for Utah. now at Moab. In a message to Greet. Marshal Nebeger ce- nled he had asked for federal troops and said his force was sufficient.
 David s. Cook, assistant United States district attorney, is on his way to Moab b. He and Greet will hurry to the scene of the battle
 Creel's dispatch said;
 Last report three more Indians cap tured. Posse awaiting orders Nebeker Is on his way from Grayson to BuT ard promises information at.once if line is repaired. He wires me to hurry through with Cook bringing all manacles at Moab. He denies rumor he ordered troops. Local posse sufficient. Cook and my self will proceed night and day until we reach Bluff. 12o miles from here Snow deep Am keeping Indian office advised "
 A telephone message from l.. E. Redd cashier of a bank at Grayson. said noth- ing definite had reached there today from Bluff. Redd said. the telephone wires, cut by Indians yesterday. were strll down.
 The weather cleared at Grayson today. Redd said and posses assembling at Grayson will proceed rapidly to BlunA a5
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23

Berlin, February 22.-According to |dvicen received here Captain Smith of he American steamer Evelyn has in- (,rmed the German authorities that his
 hip came 10 grief through the advice of Britlsh naval boarding officer who .,structed him to folIoN the course on Fhich he struck the mines instead of he northerIy course as laid down In the
 Ierman instructions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23
THREE OF BAND OF P|UTE INDIANS ARE CAPTURED BY POSSE
Marshal Denies He Needs Federal Troops to Sup press the Indian
 Uprising

Durango, Col. February 22.--I'ive In- killed, one white man wounded and six Indians taken prisoners In the battle he posse seeking the arrest of Tsc-Nc-Gat, leader of the Indians.
 This information wns received Iatc tonight by telephone from Pine Bluff Utah. IL said that fighting had been resumed within half n mile of the town hts father. "Oid Polk" had been burned by the posse.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23
ALLIES FORWARDED BY GERM A N ZEPPELINS
Fi0e Are Killed Al Calais Bombs
 Dropped Near Fontinettes

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-23
TRADE COMMISSION
 NOMINATIONS SENT
 SENATE BY WILSON
Opposition Develops in Up per House to Names and Confirmation by March
 4 Is PrOblematical

Washington, February 22.-Presidcnt Wilson today, five months after the enactment of the federal trade commits sion law, sent to the Senate for cOn- firniation the names of the five members to constitute that commission. Whether the nominations can he confirmed by March I, was regarded as probIematicaI among senators today in view of oppo- sition by individual senators to some of the men nominated.
 The three democrats named by the Pres ident are Joseph D. Davies, Madison, Wis, named to serve seven years; Edward N Hurley. Chicago, for six years, and William J. Harris, Cedartown. Ga, for five years. The other nominees are Will H. Parry, Seattle. Wash, progressive republican, named for four years. and George Rublce. Cornish, N IT. regarded as a progressive. for three years.
 Consideration of the nominations will first be given by the Senate committees on interstate commerce. Chairman New lands said tonight he would call his com mittee tomorrow to consider the list. He thought the committee would be able to recommend confirmation Of an of the nominees within a few days.
 No Nasty Consideration
 Democratic and republican, senators both declared tonight there would be no nasty consideration of qualifications of the men named. particularly in view of the great powers conferred through pro- visions of the new law and also the length of time which the President took before making up his mind as to the personnel of the commission. Progressive republican senators have informally dis oussed several of the appointees from time to time as their names have been unofficially mentioned. Democratic sena- tors among them members of the inter- state commerce committee. already nave given the matter much thought.
 The board purpose of the commission as provided in the act is to prevent per sons. partnerships or corporations. except banks and common carriers. from using
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