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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-05-04

Il quiet dignity mixed with modesty.
his voice was melodious. The truth is
that the princess fell in love with him
at sight. AS FOR Prince Paul, his eyes
We're on the paper he WAS reading. At
the end Of his address he said that he
was ready to escort the bride to his
masters capital whenever she was
ready to set forth.
When the princess heard these last
words she resolved that she would not
be in any hurry TO depart. Having
never seen the man she WaS to marry,
She naturally Shrank from going to
him. Sire did not realize that the
spark Of love for his representative
kindlcd in her heart was 4 great dan
| ger and liable to breed trouble. She
was very young and not inclined to
prudence. \ pet of her father, King
Ludwig. She had great influence over
him, but in matters of state. one of
| which was the choice of 4 husband,
| she knew that she would not be per
mittcd to exercise her own sweet will.
Yet the princess was no fool. Desir,
ing to delay her departure for Bara-
taria, she told her father that she wish
cd certain guarantees that had not
been mentioned in the marriage con-
tract and asked him to send an embas.
sy to the count of Barataria to demand
them. This, of course, would keep
Prince Paul and his suit in Altruria
till the matter was adjusted. King
Ludwig objected, but since his daugh'
ter's demands We're not important and
sure to be granted yielded to her re
quest. The princess education hac
been in the care Of an old professor
Markham. to whom she was devoted
and who was devoted to her. He haG
been at n time Il member Of the
kings cabinet and was Il shrewd diplo
mat. Wilhelmina insisted that he be
made chief Of the embassy, and she
asked him to keep an eye open in he,
interest with n view to discovering /,
there was any reason why her mar
riage with Prince Boris would be un
fortunate either for her country or f0l
her.
While Prince Boris deputation wat
waiting for the return Of Professor
Marxman's embassy the Princess VII
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-05-04
COLLIE HATS a BULL.
Effort of a Dog Saves the Lives of Fa.
Their and Son.

ther and Son.
st. Louis. = Fannie, q Scotch collie,
saved the life of John G. Shafcr, a
farmer and the dogs owner, and John
Shafer. father of the dogs Wncr on
two different occasions in II week,
when the men were attacked by an in
furiated bull. according to Il story told
in Marine, III.
When the father went to the barn to
feed, the bull attacked him. In trying
to get away he fell several times and
a bruised. His granddaughter. Mel
lie Shafer, arrived home from school
at that time, and she sent the collie
into the lot. The dog halted the bull
and permitted the old man to escape.
The next morning, when the son
went to the barn to feed, the bull at
.acked him. His cries attracted Mrs.
Shafer, who went to the lot in her
night clothes, taking the dog with her.
.xee the second rescue.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-05-04
gully Covered.

AS he crawled out of the wreck of
his auto q solicitous friend asked, care
you covered?"
Yes he said sadly, with mud,
blood, chagrin and insurance. Is that
enough ?"-Detroit Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-05-04
Dictated To.

Yeast-Iou've got the word dictated
at the bottom Of this letter?
CrimSonbeak-Nes. ] know it.
But it's i'll Your own handwriting"
Yes; my wife made me write it,
Yonkers Statesman.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-05-04

hclmina was unconsciously showing
Il marked preference for Prince Paul.
Boris saw it and upbraided his cous-
in accusing him of attempting to
win her heart. Paul, who considered
amy such attempt dishonorablp. forth
with treated the princess with marked
GOODNESS. He could not have chosen
II better way to win her for himself.
Wilhelmina, niqued. resolved that she
would bring to her feet this man who
spurned her.
The embassy to BaratHria WAS alb
sent much longer than had been OK
pected. The princess WAS not sorry.
Being in love. marriage with !; man
she had seen was repulsive to
her, and Il hope sprang within her that
her tutor would discover some reason
prejudicial to the interests of -Altruria
why her union with Prince Boris
should not take place.
Meanwhile the crown prince was at
tempting to force himself on the 10
tee of his betrothed, but to his
chagrin she gave every evidence that
IN 81 w llNl. liz iDuStl
Paul, who, his position being a burden
to him, asked to be relieved and sent
back to B%arataria. His request was
granted only too willingly. but when
he announced his withdrawal Wilhel-
NINA persuaded her father to state
that such an act would be considered
an insult and unless he remained to
carry out the purpose for which he
had been sent the betrothal would be
annullcd.
There was nothing for Prince Boris
to do but order his cousin to await the
return of the embassy from Barataria.
1t arrived soon after the proposed de-
parture of Prince Paul, and Professor
Markham reported directly to the
king, with whom he was closeted for
Il long period. The Princess Wilhel-
NINA was called into the conference.
When she came out her face was
aglow with a happy excitement.
1t was known that the additional
guarantees asked for had been granted
by the king of Rarataria, but no move
was made for the departure of the
princess. Another embassy was dis
patched to King Carl, but it's object
was Il secret. During its absence the
people of -Altruria noticed important
movements of troops to the frontier.
AS soon as the embassy returned mill
tary supplies We're hurried in large
quantities to depots near the border.
One morning when Prince Boris was
about to leave his apartment he found
q sentry at his door. He i%nveighel
against the indignity. but it awaited
nothing. All the suit except Prince
Paul found themselves i'll Il like posi-
ton. Paul received Il command to
wait upon The King i'll his cabinet. On
his arrival the king addressed him.
Il have some information with ref
crence to Your majesty
'"NI1 lost w.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-05-04
Majesty

II have some information with ref
enc to Your majesty
"Majcsty::"
Yes. majesty. MY former minister,
Professor Markham, on his first visit to
Barataria Uncarthed Il conspiracy
which took place when you were an
infant. Your father was king of Bar
ataria and died shortly before YOU were
born. YOUR mother dying at your birth.
Your uncle concealed the fact that your
father had left an heir and brought
You up rs the son of Il Younger brother.
"Rccent acts of the usurper, Carl.
have led me To prefer that the rightful
heir should wield the sccptcr of Bara-
taria. | have revealed the conspiracy
that made your uncle king. The pco-
pie Of Barataria have risen and de-
posed Carl. and they have proclaimed
you their sovereign. | am prepared
to support your claims With troops.
but so unanimous is the desire of your
people to have YOU for their king that
no support is needed"
Paul stood thundcrstruck.
How was all this ~discovercd?" he
asked soon as he regained speech.
when Markham went to Barataria
he secretly sought information concern
ing the affairs of the kingdom. Ger
tain of the conspiratorS who had help
cd to place your uncle on the throne
and had of late not received as much
preferment as they coveted gave Marx
man Il clew by which he learned the
whole plot
1t was some time before Paul could
be convinced that he should return to
B%arataria as king. lie was decided by
the arrival of :: deputation of the no
bles of Barataria, who knelt before
him as their sovereign and begged him
to return and assume the reinS Of gov
eminent. representing that if he re-
fused anarchy would ensue. Before he
set out on his journey King Ludwig
asked for his wishes concerning the
embassy he had headed.
"Frec them and assure my cousin
that | have had nothing to do with
this great change"
are llNIe tIN olueI ulillcIS OH
which you wish to consult me before
your departure?'
81 wish only to say that I sincerely
trust that the two kingdoms we rule
shall be always friendly"
"The best way to do that" replied
Ludwig, sis by marriage. l offer you
the hand of my oldest daughter, Hill
1egarde, the princess royal"
The prince paused before replying.
'If 1 an to be allied to your family l
zee no better way than to carry out
the contract made between my cousin
and the Princess Wilhelmina.'
eff you are satisfied, be it So"
The young king went straight to
Wilhelmina from her fathers cabinet.
She congratulated him on justice hay
ing been lone him with downcast
eyes.
"Your father" he said. has made
me happy by transferring to me the
contract made with my cousin"
Perhaps" she faltered. still looking
on the floor. you would prefer an.
other"
your father offered me the princess
royal. ! told him that ! would prefer
a simple princess"
She raised her Eyes to his. and they
sprang into each others arms.
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
GET OUT AND ROOT
FOR TRAIL H|TTERS
IS SUNDAYS PLEA
Evangelist breaches First Of
His Keynote Sermons" in
Baltimore Campaign.

BALTIMORE, March 14-Billy Sunday
VIII preach this afternoon at the taber-
nacle on Personal Work"
This Is one OF his Keynote sermons"
In which he urges ministers. church
workers. and all who are aiding him in
his campaign to get out and root" for
trail hitters.
He has not announced his night SUBJ
ject.
At noon today a meeting will be held
on the sixteenth floor of the Casualty
building to organize the business mems
prayer meetings. These will be held
daily in the downtown section at noon.
Reports from last Sundays collec-
tions show a total of t2,7S5.96 for the
day. The total amount raised in the
campaign so far to defray the advance
expenses OF building the tabernacle and
other costs, OF the campaign Is S1S,bS4. w.
Luncheon meetings for women will be
resumed today. These are being held
In the downtown section daily from il
to o'clock.
Yesterday was rest day for the
Sunday party. Mr.. and Mrs Sunday
toured Official Baltimore in the morn
ing, were guests of Capt. and Mrs.
John Ridgely at luncheon at Hampton,
and In the afternoon Mrs. Sunday left
for Philadelphia and Winona Lake. She
will return the latter part OF this week.
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
ARMY LEAGUE URGES
ACTION ON DEFENSE
Passes Resolutions for Quick
Consideration Of Chamber
lain Bill.

The Senate and House OF Representa-
titves are urged to drop consideration
of all other matters and pass the Cham
berlaln bill for the increase Of the reg
dlar army at once In O resolution adopt
cd by the executive council OF the Army
League.
The recessities OF the present situa-
ton In Mexico make II imperative that
the members OF Congress should give
immediate attention to the army af-
fairs, the resolution states.
The Chamberlain bill provides for the
organization of the regular army on a
basis OF $4,000 men on a peace foot
Ing and 24e, 900 on a war footing.
Biz months will be required for the
organization and equipment of, the adj
ditional regiments authorized, the coun-
ell states In It's resolution.
The Chamberlain bill incorporates all
the important features of the general
STAN plan for the increase OF the army
The Army LeaRuers state they be-
lieve the army in It's present form prop.
ably could handle the actual warfare
in Mexico. but the situation OF the
country generally presents a problem
that has many more important angles
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
OHIOANS CAPITULATE
TO BALLET Russo
Great Audience Greets II Enthu-
siastically At Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. March A.-Be-
fore one of the most distinguished and
fashionable assemblages Of the city s
social and art and musical life. the
Serge De Diaghileffe Ballet Russo
opened a brief engagement here tonight
at the Music Hall under Metropolitan
Opera Company direction.
The big building was crowded to the
doors and the reception given the
dancers was enthusiastic and cordial.
The big Symphony Orchestra OF eighty;
carried by the company. and conducted
by Ernest Ansermet, the Ballet Russo
director, also came in for great share
OF the applause as did Frederic Frad-
kin, the violin soloist.
Diaghileffe. who was standing In the
back OF the hall. started to the stage
after the first ballet. He was stopped
BY a crowd in the foyer and given
round of applause to which he re-
sponded in French.
All Of the principals were at their ,ei.
costumes and backgrounds. not only
were a sensation, but they made Gin
cinnau gasp as New York did at the
CENTURY.
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
BODY OF H. g. DAVIS
TAKEN TO WEST VA.
Congressional Delegation Goes To
Elkins For Funeral.

Following the funeral services for for
mer Senator Henry Gassaway Davis at
the residence of his daughter. Mrs.
Stephen Il. Elkins. 1876 X street north
west yesterday afternoon. the body. &C.
companied by friends and relatives.
was taken to West Virginia for burial.
A Congressional delegation also nc-
companied the body to its last resting
place. Others who went included Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Lee and their two
children. Halle and Henry Davis. chill.
dren Of John l.. Davis. son OF Senator
Davis; former Senator DAVIS E.lkins
Richard Elkins. Il. Elkins. Il M. Hen.
ley. j. A. Emmart, and c. S. Kobb
John +. Davis left Habana, Cuba, sat.
urday morning and Is expected in Ell.
kins In time for the serN Ices there.
Services yesterday afternoon wer,
conducted by the Pew. DIR. Charles
Wood, pastor of the Church Of the Gov.
enant, and a quartet from the choir OF
that church sang.
The train carrying the body Is due Al
Elkins late this afternoon and the bod,
Will lie In state at the Davis home unit
tomorrow afternoon when services will
be held at the Davis Memorial Church
1nterment will be at Maplewood Gene
terry.
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
WASHINGTON SUFFERER
IS GREATLY RELIEVED
William H. Lacy Says One Dose Of
Mayr Remedy Ended His
Troubles.

william H. Lacy. OF Washington, d. c..
for three years suffered from derange-
ments of the stomach and digestive
tract. He was threatened with an
operation.
He tried Mayr's Wonderful Remedy.
In a short time he declared he had been
restored. He wrote:
II have suffered three years every day
with u miserable feeling and was treat
ed by the best doctors, whom l know
made some wonderful cures, but gave
me no relief.
"Three weeks ago they sent for a
surgeon to operate on me. read OF
your treatment and | took bottle.
Whatever there was the matter with me
has disappeared. and / feel as well as
ever. They say ! am little aged l
am sixty-three years old. i feel as we'll
~ ever did in my life"
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy gives per-
manent results for stomach, liver. and
intestinal ailments. Eat as much and
whatever you like, No more distress
sfter eating. pressure Of gas in tho
stomach and around the heart Get one
bottle OF your druggist row and try It
on ar absolute guarantee II not salts
factory money will be returned.--Advt
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
VERMONTERS TOLD
HYPHENS MUST 60
Congressman Greene Makes Plea
Before Society For America First.

Newly made Americans. who come to
this country to find relief from unde-
sirable political or economic conditions
at home, must throw their whole al
defiance to the side OF America, Con-
gresBman Greene declared in an address
last night before the annual meeting
of the Vermont Society.
The speaker called III the spirit of
'76 as an instance when America
rrst' was in reality the slogan for the
colonists. He also contracted the
hardships they endured with the pam
pered life OF the society man and
woman Of today.
George r. wales was elected president
OF the society. Other officers chosen
were Charles II. Brook, Gc"rge q.
Knapp, and Mrs. Irving Woodruff. vice
presidents; Mrs. Gr1ce l.. Chamberjn,
corresponding secretary; Ernest L.
CIandall. recording secretay: hugh Z.
smith, financial secretary, and Ray
uond Hall, treasurer.
The board of iirecto.s will consist OF
Major d. s. Fletcher, Walter w. Hus-
band, and Mrs. Mabel r. Pierce. The
honorary presidents ure ConEi cssmen
Greene and Dale, Justices Stafford and
rorc. Judge y. u IA ger. W. u. Dill
bingham, and c. b. Hugh.
Vocal selections were contributed 70
the program by Mrs. Francis Shore.
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
Capital Man Battles
For British in France
Edward H. Fellows Captain Of
English Cavalry on Battle
front In Flanders.

From a prominent figure in Washing
ton society to Woodworking captain
% English cavalry at the battle front
in Flanders-such In the transition
through which Edward h. Fellows, for
mer master Of the hounds of the WASH
ington Riding and Hunt Glib. has passed
since leaving here in May. 1914. An
nouncement of this and news that
Captain Fellows Is alive and we'll are
contained In n letter Just received here.
Somewhere In the north OF France to-
day Is the distinguished looking wash
ingtonian, for, despite the fact that he
is English by birth. descent, and man
nerism, Fellows chose to call Washing
ton his permanent abode until the war
caused him to reswear his allegiance
to his native land.
Standing more than six feet. OF clear
complexion, iron gray hair and mus
tache. the former master of the hounds
attracted attention wherever he made
his appearance at social functions.
horse shows, and hunt meets. He sue
OF the Riding and Hunt Club. and be-
came one of the most popular mas
tiers" the club ever had.
Entertained Here.
Mrs. Fellows augmented by her
her dashing husband, and the couple
soon became n Washington institution,
being hosts at numerous delightful en-
tertainments at which the ''horsey''
contingent assembled at their apart
ments In the Highlands. and guests at
almost every affair of note on the city's
social calendar. Mrs. Fellows was an
american An,sILs girl. Mis-" Bessie Tucker. of
But the carefree life which thew had
both set out to live in the Capital was
too ideal to last long" to use the
words OF one OF their friends.
The couple was Obliged TO leave
Washington to 90 TO England to settle
an estate left to Mr.. Fellows by the
will Of an uncle. They were in England
winter of 1914 placed their country
place. Charlton Manor, North Pewsey.
Wiltshire, at the disposal of the Canadl-
an regiments.
Is Made Lieutenant.
Early in the spring of 1915 Mr.. Fell
lows could not longer stand the sight
OF his fellow eountrymen going to war
while he remained idle. He enlisted in
the remount squadron at Ormskirk.
near Liverpool. and was commissioned
a lieutenant OF cavalry. In September
last he was commissioned a captain
and sent to the Flanders front. Sew
eral times he has been reported killed.
but fortunately has bobbed up alive
after each rumor.
Mrs. Fellows is in London with rela-
has advised her Washington friends
that they may reach her husband by
addressing him care OF the English
cavalry at Dfeppe, Franco. maybe.
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
RUB RHEUMATIC,
ACHING JOINTS
AND STOP PAIN
Instant relief with a. small
trial bottle of old
"St. Jacobs OIL"
rheumatism II "pnin" orly.

Rheumatism II pain" orly.
Not one case In fifty requires inter-
nal treatment. Stop drugging! Rub
soothing, penetrating "st. JACOBS on
right into your sore, stiff. aching Joints,
and relief comes instantly. st. Jacobs
Or Is a harmless rheumatism linincnt
which never dIPappOints and cannot
burn skin.
Timber up! Cult complaining: Set, a
Jacobs Oil" at any drug store. and in
Just a moment you'll be free from rheu-
matte pain. soreness. and stiffness.
Don't suffer! Relief awaits you. st.
atica, neuralgia, lumbago. backache,
RprafnH-AdVt
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
Schmidt Widow Asks
Administrative Papers

Meta Schmidt has petltioned the pro-
bate court for letters Of administration
In the estate OF her husband, August
Schmidt. valued at t23,55O.
Personal property. including the stock
In grocery store at 400 " street north
wet, cash. household effects, stock in
the Heurich Brewing Company and a
estate owned ty the deceased IL valued
at Slb,75Q
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
Musicale For the Blind.

A program of twenty numbers will be
given at the musicale for the blind to-
night at S:1b o'clock in the Library OF
Congress.
Miss Frances Scherger. soprano; Mrs.
Milton c. White, contralto; Paul Hines.
tenor; Milton c. White, bass; Mrs. Sue
burrows Jennings. pianist. and William
daLuca. fuitist
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
Suffrage Petition.

Twenty-one feet OF suffrage signa-
lures were affixed to a petition received
by Congressman Claude Kitchin. chair
man Of the Ways and Means Commit
tee, today from women voters or IL
linois. asking that Congress adopt the
Susan B. Anthony suffrage amendment.
The petition was prepared by the
Chicago branch OF the Congressional
Union for Woman Suffrage. and was
mailed to Congressman Kitchin.
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
Struck By Locomotive,
Asks $685. 900 Damages

Suit to recover $4,000 damages from
the Washington Terminal Company was
filed late yesterday in the District su-
premo Court by Paris Prince. through
Attorney George y. sullivan.
The petitioner informs the court that
while employed as a track walker by
the defendant he was struck by an en-
CINE near M street crossing and perma-
nently injured July s, last.
The railroads running trains into
Union station are made co-defendants
with the terminal company.
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
Anti-War Speeches.

Opposition to war will be expressed
tomorrow night by Congressman War
rem Worth Bailey OF Pennsylvania,
CONGRESSMAN James II. Davis Of Texas.
the REV. T.. II. Parkinson of Chicago.
end Mics Rebecca Shelly of Detroit In
speeches at the meeting of the Anti
War League In the Public Library.
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
On Flower Culture.

Senator Wesley l.. Jones OF Washing
ton will lecture on the resources OF
his home State. with particular refer
ence to the large varieties OF flowers
Ing of the Brookland Brotherhood to-
night.
The brotherhood will meet in Lord
Memorial hall, Twelfth and Newton
streets northeast.
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
Mrs. Barrett Lectures.

Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett will speak
this afternoon on The Family and the
part OF the series OF Lenten addresses
to women.
Mrs. Barrett talked yesterday on the
relations OF the "in-laws," who wero
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
Upholstery Fabrics at Special Prices

III yd. and yd. lengths OF imported Damask
Tapestry, Brocade and similar fabrics
Owing conditions abroad we can obtain no
more of the4e and We have marked our samples at
average eduetion of about rs from regular
price.
The Washington times., 1916-03-14

Sample Lengths of Net, Wolfe, Madras.
Marquisette, ETC., mostly yards in each
piece, values up to 75c per yard. 104r
To close out, IL ~
The Washington times., 1916-03-14

Portieres
Tapestry Pc rtieres. assortment of colors but not
many pairs OF any colors Regularly $500 co or
and $500. per pair OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. OOsOO
Tapestry Portieres, mostly in brown and OF III
green. Regula rly up to $3.50; per pair...- OOsIC
sunfast RepP PortIeres in practically all colors.
No more of these goods can now be had.
Specially Priced at $3.50 and $1O.75 Pair.
The Washington times., 1916-03-14

500 squares Of Tapestry, Repp, Damask,
Brocade, Velour, ETC., about 24x24 in, for
pillow tops, or can be used to reuphoster odd
chairs.
Specially priced at Soc, $1.oO, $1.25,
up to $500 each.
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
DRAPERY SECTION
$500, $4,000 and $500 Panel
Curtains, $3.95

Hand Made Panel Curtains OF which we can
secure no further supply. made of Renaissance,
Cluny, Real Arabian. and Filet Laces on i'm
Mostly Ecru in color. and only panel Of
a pattern
Can be used for odd windows or cut up for
fancy work purposes.
The Washington times., 1916-03-14
Sofa Pillows at Special Prices. made in

our own shops from discontinued !
imported Damask and Brocade.
Pillows worth regularly up to
$500, now. Observation-Disclosures:
Pillows worth regularly up to
$3.50, now. .-..,..