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The Washington times., 1915-03-29

slopes of Hartmanns weilerkopf. in
Alsace, according to dispatches received
here today.
They have driven the Germans from
the positions they still held near the
principal height. capturing six officers.
3S7 unwounded men. and number of
German wounded who were abandoned
when the enemy fled down the hill
sides. The new gains in this region
are of decided importance. French
guns mounted on the heights now COM
mand the lower levels for several miles.
The Germans, 1t is admitted, have
made some progress near Eparges,
southeast of Verdun. Their Infantry
charges have driven the French from
portions of trenches occupied by the
French on Saturday.
Near Ypres, the allies artillery blew
up German post. From Rheims to the
seacoast there Is lull in the figbting.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
Turkey Promises to
Protect u. S. Missions

CONSTANTINOPLE (via Berlin and
Amsterdam. March %. - The grand
vizier has promised Ambassador Nor
genthau that the Turkish government
will do everything in its power to pro-
tect American interests and missions in
northwestern Persia.
The amba ssador called upon the grand
vizier on instructions from Washington
to lay before him reports that the
American mission at Urumiah had been
attacked by Turkish troops acting on
orders from the Turkish consul in that
district.
The grand vizier said he doubted the
accuracy of the reports as to the Turk
fsh regulars having made the attack.
but Immediately gave orders that proper
protection be given to American in
terests.
The Turkish military authorities later
informed Ambassador Morgenthau that
they had begun an investigation and
that if anv Turkish soldiers took part
in the raid they would he punished.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
Englishmen Take Pledge
Not to Drink During War

LONDON, March 29.-The brotherhood
societies of London, of which there arc
800, with a total membership Of 66, 900,
have started a novel patriotic ccmpaign
for which Lord Kitchener has supplied
the watchword Strictly following the
lead of the field marshal secretary for
war, the brotherhood council Of war
has drawn up the following pledge:
'In order that I may be of the great
est service to my country at this time
of national peril. I promise until the
end of the war to abstain from all in
toxicants, and to encourage others to
do the same"
1t Is pointed out that while The nation
raised $4,000. 900 In eight weeks for a re-
lief fund, s17.5G0,O 900 is spent on drink in
less than eight days. Every week brew
ers and distillers use up 100000 pounds
Of grain. 5000 COO pounds of rice or maize,
and 100000 pounds or sugar or sugar
equivalent.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
Principal in Bank Chase
Is Held for Grand jury

Joseph Bailey. colored, who was
chased by Cashier John c. Eckloff and
half dozen bank clerks from the
Second National Bank on Saturday
morning after he had attempted to
cash an alleged forged check for $40.
was held to await the action of the
grand jury by Judge Mullowny in
Police Court today. Forgery was the
complaint made against him;
Bailey was arrested Saturday night
by Policeman Garfield at the home
of Mrs. Sidney Phillips. whose name
was signed to the check he presented
$500.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29

Cyrus II. Mccormick. Charles Deering,
Harold f. Mccormick, James Deering,
John ]. Glessner. william Il. Jones,
Richard II. Howe, George w. Perkins,
George r. Baker. r. X. Gary, Norman
B. Ream, Edgar A. Bancroft, John A.
Chapman, Thomas u. Jones, William j.
Louderback. william L. Saunders,
Charles steele, and John p. Wilson.
1t is related. in the Government $
brief. that following an "exchanEe OF
ing, Champion and Plano companies.
early in 1902, representatives. Of the
companies went to New York that sum-
mer and entered into negotiations with
George w. Perkins. The result was the
miliar dummy director" taking his
well-known part in the proceedings.
William c. Lane. called "figurhead"
by Attorney General Gregory, received
vester concerns. The Interna tional
company was Incorporated August II,
1912,
Came Before Dummies.
Late on the same day" says the
brief, Lane appeared at the first meet.
in~ Of the board OF directors, at that
time composed of six dummies, and Of
fered to convey to the new organization.
In return for It's entire capital stock of
s120. .OOO, 900, the plants and business OF
the five companies, which had Just been
transferred to him, and to furnish $50. =
100000 Of working capital in cash or in
bills receivable of the Mccormick,
Deering and Plano companies. This Of
fer was in writing
Three of the dummy directors were
appointed committee to consider the
proposition and to report to an ad-
journed meeting to be held next day.
They reported favorably and the offer
was accepted"
Then, says the brief, the dummy di-
rectors resigned and the real organizers,
the defendants to the present suit, took
their places.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
Manufactures Census
For District Complete

The census of manufactures in the
District. made as part of the nation
wide census now under way, has been
concluded and report showing the
capital. profits, and payrolls of local
plants will be made early in the sum-
mer
The quinquennial census of manufac-
lures is about one-third finished, cen
sus officials said today. About 100, ,OOC
of the 300, 900 manufacturing plants OF
the country have submitted schedules
giving information sought by the Cen.
sus Bureau. A force of 900 is now at
work In the field, collecting the neces-
sary data with a view to completing the
compilation Of statistics by July /. Re.
ports by States will be made during
the summer, 1t Is announced, but a com.
plete report on the census will not be
made until next year.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
All Germs Ordered
To Beat it!-Git!
Searching Influence of a
Remedy That Works
Wonders.

The introduction of s. s. S. is at once q
command to blood impurities to find way
out.
And what are blood impurities? They
may be the hypersecretions found In the
mucous Innings OF the body; they may be
acid accumulations known as rheuma tism
they may be boils, pimples, eczema, acne
and stubborn, indolent sores.
But examined closely, they are all germs
that have gotten the upper hand and 1t re-
quires the flushing influence of S. S. S. to
drive them out. And out they go when s.
8. s. begins to circulate in the blood 1t
only requires five minutes to begin this in.
tuenCe, for 1t Is a fact that in this limited
time S. $. s. may be traced in the urine in
the persplration, in the eGloresence from
the lungs, to show that it is at work.
Germs, mind you, are OF various kinds, but
all are foreign to health and 5. S. s. Is no
respecter of destructive germs. 1t drives
them all out, Of whatsoever name they 60
by. Just get bottle of S. S. s. of any
druggist and soon you will observe a de.
cided change. And If yours is stubborn
case, write to the Medical Adviser, care of
The Swift Specific Co., 107 Swift Bldg,
Atlanta, Ga. He Is a regular physician,
proud OF his name by virtue of his distln.
guished family and Is recognized as a fore.
most physician on his own merit
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
Authorizations in Radio
Communications Banned

The close watch being kept by the
Government over wireless operations
during the European war was demon
strated today when Assistant Secre-
tary OF Commerce Sweet instructed
Francis Z. Justice. a wireless operator
at Newton, Mass. that he must not
use authorizations in wireless conver-
sations.
Repetition Of this offense. Justice was
advised would call for the revocation
OF his license. Code and abbrev' v'ations
OF words have come under the ban of
the Department of Commerce since the
war began.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
"JACK THE RIPPER"
WARNS GIRLS MOTHER
Parent Of Child Who Was Mutt
lated and Killed Advised to
Call Off the Police"

NEW YORK, March CA threaten
ing letter, signed Jack The Ripper"
was received today by Mrs. Anna Cohn.
whose fiV-year-old daughter, Leonore
was mutilated and killed ten days ago
The missive was turned over to post
office inspectors who are now working
with detectives seeking the child's MUIR
derer.
The envelope was from the Republi-
can Club of New York. The writer
advised Mrs. Cohn to "call off the po-
lice" and threatened to kill "a couple
more members of our family" On the
reverse side OF the page was sCrawled
the name III. r. Richmond" and the
address Brooklyn. n. Y.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
Victim of Charleston
Drowning Unknown Here

Miss Fanny NJ. O'Rouke. drowned in
the Ashley river near Charleston. S. c..
said to be a nemploy of the Treasury
Department, is not known in Wash
ington.
Treasury Denartment officials say no
person of that name has been employed
in that department. Her name does
not appear in the city directory.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
Bride Who Took Poison
Hopes She Will Recover

Lying on a cot In the Emergency Hos
pital, a victim of bichloride of mercury
poisoning, Mrs. Ethel Isaac, eighteen
years old, and a bride of a few months,
is hopiny today that the doctors will be
able to combat the poison and save her
life.
Mrs. Isaac was removed from her
room at 9lS II street northwest this
morning Physicians attending her saN
it will be several days before they can
tell whether or not the patient has a
chance to recover.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
German Government to
Lower Price of Flour

BERLIN (via Amsterdam), March
29.-Beginning April ! the price of
-four will be lowered considerably, the
government announced today.
By taking over stocks and organ
izng a scientific distribution of food
stuffs, the company formed by the
government has found it possible to
make a substantial reduction While
the government wishes to discourage
eXtraVaganCe, it is announced that
the present supply of -four Is ample
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
RUSSIAN ARGOS DROP
SHELLS UPON PERA
Cars Black Sea Fleet Said to
Have Been Re.enforced with
Dreadnaughts.
Continued from First Page

N,ontlnued IRON First PaHe.)
appeared but quickly retired under the
protection of the forts, according to
Petrograd dispatches. During the en-
Gagement enemy aviators appeared over
the Russian fleet to observe it's strength
but returned farther into the Bosphorus
without dropping bombs
Allies Continue To Gain.
While the Russian fleet was hammer
ing away at the eastern defenses
of Constantinople. the Anglo French
squadrons at the Dardanelles continued
their operations. During Sundays bonn
bardment. the batteries of Kalia Bahr.
near kilid Bahr, were completely
silenced. according to dispatches from
Tenedos Island. and several new Turk
ish shore guns, recently mounted, we're
put out OF action. Indirect lombard
ment Of Kilid Bahr from tho Gulf OF
Saros has been resumed.
Military critics admit that CONSTANT
nople is in little danger of falling be-
fore the Russian attack on the Bos-
phorus. The moral effect upon the
Turkish capital, however, must be
tremendous. II is insisted in admiralty
circles.
BosphOrus "Impregnale."
From the heights around Constanti-
nople the Turkish people undoubtedly
can glimpse the operations a few miles
away. The boom of Russian guns can
be heard distinctly in the heart of the
capital The Russian attack was de-
liberately planned to strike terror into
the hearts of the Turks It Is understood
here. and not a crucial military opera.
ton.
According to the best available in.
formation the Russian Black Sea feet
was recently re-enforced by two new
dreadnaughts, completed at the Black
Sea yards. mounting ten Finch guns
each. The Bosphorus fortifcations are
considered almost impregnab BILE. and an,
real attempt to force the narrow strai,
would be disastrous
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
Cruiser Breslau Wrecked
By Mine, Petrograd Hears

PETROGRAD. March 29.-According
to information from Sebastopol the
German cruiser Breslau has been ire
parably damaged by a mine in the
Black sea at the entrance to the
Bosphorus.
Her wireless installation has been
transferred to the Haimidiej.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
Prof. Geo. Cornet, German
Specialist, Typhus Victim

BERLIN. March 29.-Prof. George
Cornet. one of the hest known German
tuberculosis specialists. Is dead from
spotted fever, contracted from Rus
sian prisoner he was treating.
DR.. COrnet had recently received the
iron cross for his services in the mill
tary hoSDital
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
Davies at Harvard.

Joseph r. Dawes, chairman of the
Federal Trade Commission, is at Cam
bridge today to deliver an address be
fore the Harvard School of Business
Administration on foreign trust leg
islation. No meeting Of the commission
was held today.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
Italy Can Call Out
Army of 3,38O,OOO
Military and Naval Strength May
Prove Big Factor If War
Is Declared.

According to the latest military pub
lications Italy's total military war
strength exceeds 2.0OO. 900 men. The Ital-
ian navy is also rated high. as the fol-
lowing table shows:
ARMY
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District Of CO.
lumbia-Fair. colder tonight; tcmpera-
ture tonight about "a degrees; Tuesday
fair.
Maryland-Fair, colder tonight: Tues
day fair. moderate northwest winds.
Virginia-Fair, colder tonight; freezing
temperatures; Tuesday fair, moderate
northwest winds.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
/ New Hair Grower Brings
! LuStre, Life, Beauty
Harfna stops Dandruff, Hair
Loss. shampoo Comb Free.
!

Any one in Washington who is
troubled with thin. dull; falling hair
can positively and surely fejuvenate
and replenish it by using the Harflna
Treatment. This is an absolutely. new
method that makes the hair fairly
glisten with beauty and the scalp glow
with vitality and health. Begin with
the use Of Hartina, a nourishing and
st mulating preparation of wonderful
efficacy for toning the scalp and in
ducing unfailing hair-growing con-
ditions. With each bottle you receive
absolutely free a unique Harfina Sham
poo and Dandruff Comb. The use of
the comb induces more thorough clean
illness, invigorates the scalp
and improves circulation.
Under the Harfina treat -
ment, dandruff and itch eEE.Irs
ing disappear, sturdy NlIlIIIIIillIY
growth of hair appears, and T'lI...v.VNS
the whole head becomes
lustrous and beautiful.
Get the genuine Harfina for SOC from
your druggist. He guarantees it and
will refund money if not satisfactory.
-Advt.
For sale by O'D"nnelrs Drug Store.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
TEMPERATURE.

The temperature today as registerd
at the United States Weather Bureau
ana AffeCk S:
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
Appealing From Decree.
Defendants In Suit.

The defendants are the international
Harvester Company, International Flax
TWine Company. Wisconsin Steel Com
pany, Wisconsin Lumber Company.
Illinois Northern railway, and Chicago,
West Pullman and Southern railway,
The Washington times., 1915-03-29
TIDE TABLE,

High tide-6:29 a. m. and 6:54 p. m.
Low tide-l2 :39 a m and 1903 p. IN.
The Washington times., 1915-03-29

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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-19
INsTALLMENT ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

IMPROVEMENT OF FOURTH STREET
and Columbia Street. by Paving.
Local Improvement District No. 81.
Ordinance No. 972.
Notice is hereby given, That the sixth
annual installment OF the assessment
levied for the Improvement of Fourth
street and olumbia street by paving,
all in the City of Olympia, comprising
Local Improvement District No. 81.
under Ordinance No. 972. will be due
and payable February 90, 1915, and
unless payment thereof is made on or
before March 25. 1915. the same will be
delinquent and bear interest at the rate
OF per cent per annum, and penalty
the County Treasurer. to be by him coll
lected as are other general taxes. He
may issue certificates OF delinquency,
including such delinquent installments.
with penalty, interest and costs. and
said certificates may be foreclosed in
the same manner as those issued for
JULIA r. wALDRIP,
City Treasurer.
Published February 10 and 26. 1915.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-19
RESOLUTION NO. 174.

Be 1t resolved by the City Council Of
the City Of Olympia:
/. That 1t Is the intention of the
City Council Of the City Of Olympia to
order the Improvement of both road
ways on Maple park from Jefferson
street to Main street; Seventeenth street
Franklin street from Maple park to
Seventeenth street. by paving the same
with brick. cement. asphalt, bitulithic.
or some other suitable paving material,
laid on q proper concrete or other suit
able foundation. with concrete or other
suitable curbs, cutters and sidewalks.
doing such other work as may be nee
essary in connection herewith, all In
accordance with plans to be prepared
by the City Engineer.
2. That all persons who may desire
to object thereto are hereby notified to
appear and present such objections to
a meeting of the City Council to be
City Building in the City of Olympia,
at 1880 D. m. on the 18th day of March,
1915. which time and place Is hereby
fixed for hearing all matters relating
to said proposed Improvement, and all
objections thereto, and for determining
the method of payment for said i'm
provement.
3. That the City Engineer shat. sub
NIT to the City Council. at or prior to
said date. all data and information re-
quired by law to be submitted
4. That the cost and expense OF said
Improvement shall be borne by and
assessed against the property liable
Passed February II, 1915.
w. A. HOAGE. City Clerk.
Published February 10 and rs, 1915.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-19
RESOLUTION NO. 172.

Be 1t resolved by the City Council Of
the City of Olympia:
!. That 1t Is the intention of the
City Council to order the Improvement
Of the alley running east and west be-
tween Fourth and Fifth streets and
from Central street to Boundary street.
by grading and graveling the same be-
tween the said points, and doing such
other work as may be necessary in con-
nection Herewith. and purchasing the
necessary right-of-way, all in accord
ance with plans to be prepared by the
City Engineer.
2. That all persons who may desire
to object thereto are hereby notified to
appear and present such objections at
a meeting OF the City Council to be
held in the Council Chambers in the
City Building in the City Of Olympia,
at 1880 p. m. on the 18th day OF March,
1915. which time and place is hereby
fxed for hearing all matters reiating
to said Improvement, and all objections
and for determining the method
OF payment for said Improvement.
3. That the City Engineer shall sub
init to the City Council at or prior to
said date, all data and information re-
qufred by law to be submitted.
4. That the cost and expense of said
improvement shall be borne by and
assessed against the property liable
therefor as provided by law.
Passed February II. 1915.
w. A. HoAGE. city Clerk.
Published February 10 and 26, 1915.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-19
RESOLUTION NO. ITS.

Be It resolved by the City Council of
the City Of Olympia:
1. That 1t is the intention Of the
order the Improvement Of Main street
from Eighteenth street to the south
city limits. by paving the same with
brick. cement, asphalt. bitulithic or
some other suitable paving material.
foundation with concrete or other suit
able curbs. cutters and sidewalks, to-
gether with all sewers necessary for
surface drainage. also all necessary
work as may be necessary in connec-
ton Herewith, provided that a strip
approximately eighteen (1S) feet In
width. OF sufficient width to accommo-
date two street car tracks. be left In
the center of said street between the
said points. all in accordance with plans
to be prepared by the City Engineer:
2. That all persons who may desire
to object thereto are hereby notified to
appear and present such objections at
n meeting OF the City Council to be
held In the Council Chamber In the City
Building In the City of Olympia. at 1880
1915 which time and place Is hereby
fixed for hearing all matters relating
IN said Improvement. and all objections
thereto. and for determining the method
of payment for said Improvement.
a. That the City Engineer shall sub
init to the City Council. at or prior to
said date, all data and information re-
uuired by law to be submitted.
Improvement shall be borne by. and
assessed against the property liable
therefor as provided by law.
Passed February II, 1918.
Approved February 49,, 1915.
GEO. A. HOFFMAN,
W. 4. HoAGE. city Clerk.
Z Published February 10 and 2S. 1915.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-19
RESOLUTION NO. ITS.

Be 1t resolved by the City Council of
the City of Olympia:
l. That 1t is the intention of the
city Council to order the Improvement
Fourteenth street from Main street
to the east margin of the Capitol
grounds
Fifteenth street from Main street to
Water street;
Seventeenth street from Main street
to the west margin of Sylvester street:
Eighteenth street from Main street to
Water street;
Nineteenth street from Main street to
Wafer street:
Twentieth street from Main street to
W"|e~ street:
Water street from the south margin
of the Capitol grounds to Twenty-first
street;
Columbia street from Fourteenth
street to Seventeenth street, and from
Nineteenth street to Twentieth street:
Sylvester street from Seventeenth
street to Bay street:
Row street from Water street to the
BLUR.
by paving the same with brick. cement
asnhait, bitulithic. or some other suit
able paving material. laid on a proper
concrete or other suitable foundation,
with concrete or other suitable curbs
cutters and sidewalks. together with all
sewers necessary. constructing neces-
sarv bulkheads. and doing such other
work as may be necessary in connection
Herewith. all In accordance with plans
to be prepared by the City Engineer
2. That all persons who may desire
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1915-02-19
RESOLUTION No. 100.
BE 1t resolved by the City Council o
the CITY OF Olympia:

Be 1t resolved by the City Council OF
the City Of Olympia:
l. That II Is the intention of the
City Council OF the City OF Olympia to
order the Improvement of the alley be-
tween Third and Fourth streets ex
tendinr from Central street west to a
point about Atty (50) feet east OF the
east margin OF Henri street by con-
structing n sewer therein. and doing
such other work as may be necessary
In connection Herewith. all in accord
ance with plans and specifications to
he prepared by the City Engineer.
2. That all persons who may desire
to object thereto are hereby notified to
appear and present such objection at
= meeting OF the City Council to be
held In the Council Chambers In the
City Building in the City of Olympia,
ut 1880 y. IN. .on the 18th day OF March.
1915 which time and place Is hereby
fixed for hearing all matters relating
TO said improvement, and all objections
thereto and for determining the method
OF payment for said Improvement.
3. That the City Engineer shall sub
NIT to the City Council. at or prior to
said date, all data and information re-
quired by law to be submitted
4. That the cost and expense OF said
Improvement shall be borne by and
assessed against the property liable
therefor, as provided by law.
Passed February II, 1918.
Approved February is, 1915.
Attest: Mayor
W. A. HoAGE. City Clerk.
Published February 10 and g. 1915