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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-05-27

Going Straight" is the fourth pic
ture Miss Talmadge has completed
since she went to the coast to Join the
Triangle players. The Missing
Links" "Martha's Vindication" and
The Children in the House" were the
earlier releases.
Mae Murray, beautiful Lasky-Para-
mount star, is getting acquainted with
southern California. In the three
months that she has been there, Miss
Murray has not had a days vacation,
excepting an occasional Sunday. Since
the conclusion of her first picture,
however, she has motored to San
Diego and is now taking little trips
about the country.
Virginia Pearson, the star Of "Blaz-
ing Love-" has carried her silhouette
fad farther than ever. In addition to
wearing silhouette beauty spots of her
friends, she now has silhouette for
the stocking and silhouette handker-
chief Both attract liberal attention,
which may be the purpose for which
she invented them.
Evening star., 1916-11-22
REFUGEES FROM PARRAL
SKEPTICAL OF REPORTS
Americans Say They Left Only as
Matter Of Expediency and
Not Fear Of Danger.

NOGALES, Ariz., November 22.-Four
American refugees from Parral, who have
arrived here, said they were skeptical
of reports that all foreigners remaining
there had been killed after Villa and his
bandits occupied the town. They said
they left as a matter of expediency and
not through anticipation of any real dam
ger.
T. G. Hawkins. jr., of FL Paso. super
intendent of the Alvarado Mining Com
pany's Parral mines. said the trip here
.really was pleasurable" and without
danger. He was accompanied by three
of the cornpany's employees, Leslie Webb
and Bernard Mcdonald Of FL Paso and
A. w. Morris of Los Angeles. He and his
companions said there were at Parral
when they left the following foreigners:
W. c. Bryan, a miner; w. Z. Palmer. II
man; William Scott. merchant: Andy
Urchart, mine foreman, all Americans.
and the following other foreigners: DIR.
Thomas Flanagan, British subject. Hoe
muller a German, and Carl Pfeiser. Il Gu
ban.
They said Edgar Koch. German citizen.
living at Santa Rosalia. was reported
safe. In addition to the above there were
about fifty Chinese and Arabs In the
town.
Dr. Cordova, Mexican physician. a
had been killed. having angered Villa by
displaying in the show window of his
pharmacy bottle of ears of CarranZa
soldiers. sent to him In confidence with
instructions to warn Gen. Herrera that
he would suffer such a fate.
Evening star., 1916-11-22
WOMEN IN RAILWAY WORK.
Many Operate in Germany and
France for Men in War.

The extent to which women are being
employed az railway operatives in Ger
many and France TO release men for the
armies is indicated in figures reaching
here through official sources. In Germany
about $4,000 women are employed. and
In France about 32. 900. exclusive Of those
the smaller lines and in the part OF
France in which the armies are locked.
Women represent from 10 to 16 per
cent of the total number OF persons en-
ployed on French railroads before the
war In Germany they represent between
4 and per cent
Evening star., 1916-11-22
u. S. CONSUL TREATED BADLY.
Dominic I. Murphy Charges German
Incivility at Warnemuende.

AMSTERDAM, November 22.-Dominic
j. Murphy. American consul general at
Sofia. Bulgaria, arrived here yesterday
through Germany from Stockholm, where
he went recently with his wife to visit
their daughter. Despite the fact that Mr.
Murphy had a special pass from the Ger
man legation at The Hague. 1t is stated
that the German authorities at Warne-
muende treated the couple with incivility
on their way to Stockholm and again on
their return.
The second incident occurred. it is said.
notwithstanding the intervention of DIR.
Maurice +. Egan. the American minister
to Denmark. and also the German minis
ter, who had assured Mr.. Murphy that
the treatment given him and his wife
would not occur again.
Mr.. Murphy will leave for Sofia today.
Evening star., 1916-11-22

An invalid always has use for
nice shoulder scarf or shawl We
have an unusual selection of
White Shoulder Throws in knitted
or woven patterns. A thought
full Xmas gift. Prices to suit any
purse.
Third F1oor-Lansburgh & Bro.
Evening star., 1916-11-22
Dutch Turn Ash Heaps to Fuel.

Scarcity of coal due to the war has
driven the Dutch to the ash heap for fuel
Consular reports today describe a method
of grinding the refuse from furnaces and
passing it through a liquid which sepa-
rates that having fuel value from cinders
and ashes. 1t is said that 1000 tons OF
refuse produces twenty-eight tons of fuel.
Evening star., 1916-11-22
LIVE BABY SHOW
is PLAN TONIGHT
Neighborhood House to CeIe-
brate Its Fifteenth Anniver-
sary With Living Exhibit.
GIRLS TO VOTE A PRIZE

There is to be live baby show down
at Neighborhood House, 47o street
southwest, tonight.
If babies coo the way they are sup
posed to do, the settlement, which this
week is celebrating its fifteenth ami
versary, will sound like all the doves in
Washington are nesting in the south
west section of the city. For this even
ing the older members of the Girls
Peace Club of Neighborhood House.
those members who have grown up
and have households of their own to
look after now, will come back to the
c1ubroom where they used to gather,
bringing with them this time their
babies.
The girls of the club will vote on
the pr'ze-winning baby. Lillian Hatton
is president of the Peace Club, Ella
Colemen Is vice president and Alma
Holden Is secretary. During the course
of the evenings fun the president will
give the club prophecy. and Hilda Smith
will sing, accompanied by Inez Reed.
Shadowgraphs of club "reminiscences
Will be a feature of the program.
Resident Workers Observations.
A most important part of the work
Of Neishborhood House is the educa-
tional work carried on. In outlining
this line of endeavor today resident
worker had the following to say:
Il suppose one might technically call
every settlement activity educational.
but We do consider that the branch
station of the Public Library. the model
honse. the stamp savings system and
the kindergarten can be unusually well
SO classed.
Our branch station of the Public Lii
brary. the first one to be established
in Washington-was started in 1903.
The amount of good that 1t has done has
been incalculable. for 1t is long trip
for any cchild to take from this part of
town to the Public Library, and in con-
sequence the realm of books would
ha' been absolutely closed to many
an eager reader. Strange as it may
seem, fiction IS not as popular here as
books of travel and history.
This station is open Monday evenings
from : to 9 o'clock and Wednesday and
Friday afternoons from to o'clock. |
1t is in charge of Miss Schott, who has
as her assistants some of the neighbor-
hood boys
Evening star., 1916-11-22
Monday Night Distribution.

''Our Monday night circulation is the
largest.
Last week it reached a record of
264. On this night a volunteer comes
to tell stories to the little people who
are too young to take out books. She
gives to them in a simple way that which
their older brothers and sisters read,
and they eagerly await the time when
they. too. can read books themselves.
When / tell you that the circulation
has increased from 1905 books in 1903
to 1861 in 1915 you can easily realize
that our library is appreciated.
Another important educational fea-
ture is the stamp savings system. 1t
was established in 1904, and has been
a wonderful boon TO the neighborhood,
as il enables the savers to hoard the
pennies that are SO easy to spend, until
they grow into the dollars which are
necessary to start a bank ccount. By
this system are sold stamps, which are
pasted in book until large enough
amount to deposit in bank is accu-
mulated If the saver wishes to with
draw any money the stamps are cut
from his book and cashed here at the
Office. We have what we call office
savers" and stamp routes" By the
former we mean those people who come
into the Office whenever they have a
penny or two or even more. with which
tain volunteers who go regularly once
a week to homes where money is being
saved. Last year our savers bought
$1,246.5S worth of stamps.
Model House Equipment.
'In 1913 Miss Ellen NJ vinton pur-
chased the two alley houses adjoining
Neighborhood House, and one of these
was used for the model house. which
was furnished completely for $3.50. In
this house the public school has four
classes each week. under the super
vision of domestic science teacher.
and the girls are taught how to keep
house in the broadest sense They are
also taught how to make out budget
for family consisting of a father.
mother and three children. on a wage
scale OF 50 a week. Can you imagine
anything that could possibly be any
better than this sort of training for
these future homemakers?
'And last, but not least, there is our
kindergarten, of which We are so
proud. Right now there are seventy
eight little ones enrolled, with an
average daily attendance of more than
sixty. and if you want to see most
interesting sight it will be we'll worth
your while to come down some morn
ing between and u o'clock and pay
a visit to these youngsters.
'"The kindergarten was started when
Neighborhood House was established.
At first ii was a Phoebe Hearst kinder
garten, and in ls0i its support was
Undertaken by the Mount Vernon Sem
mary Society. In 1913 it became neces-
sary for the settlement to assume its
management and support, and now II
is carried on by voluntary contribu-
tions. For the last nine years Miss
Ellen Sidney Kent has been the di-
rector. This year she is assisted by
Miss Ruth Harper, who is giving her
services every morning. Then. too,
there are girls from the different kim
dergarten training schools in the city
who are taking their practice here
Besides teaching. Miss Kent and her
assistant visit the home of each child
at least once 4 month
Evening star., 1916-11-22
Neu ArriUQLs

We have just received an assort-
ment OF Mole and Sealskin Hats.
They are very reasonable and in
dividual, and there is large va
riety OF styles to choose from
plain mole. plain sealskin. COM
bination OF both, velvet and fur
models. and some with gold. sill
yer and oriental trimming. Prices
from $3.50 to $500.
Second Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
Evening star., 1916-11-22

A pOcketbO0k is a pleasing
gift to every woman, and not
too personal. Ask to see the
New, ALL e ther Strap
Purses at the Leather Goods
Dept. Also a few in handbag
effect. All are of black leath-
er, with green-goId trim
mings. Some have oriental
ornaments; three cOmpart-
ments and place for cards
and stamps. Purses are $1.98
and $z.98; Handbags, $4.98.
Main Floor-Lansburgh &
y Bro.
Evening star., 1916-11-22
Editorial
Is There a Santa Claus?

Is 1 here q Sdntd NI0uS'
We do not mean that question
for children, but for you grown=
ups-men and women of ma
ture years. OF course you will
smile and say, "Naw, there
ain't!" But wait minute. Let's
talk it over.
Why is it that the stores and
newspapers spend hundreds OF
dollars urging the buying OF
Christmas presents in Novem-
ber with only half-hearted re-
sponse: Why is it we do not
dig down in our jeans" at 9TH
er times of the year to buy
presents for every member OF
the family and all our ac-
quaintances? What is it that
makes US rush madly down town
the day before Christmas to buy
presents for a lot OF people we
had INTENDED cutting off our
list this year: Why is it we
smile and everybody smiles
Christmas Eve as we crowd on
to cars with packages bulging
from every pocket we've got?
We could write a dozen such
questidps, but ii you can an
swer The above without ac-
knowledging that there is a
spiritual Santa Claus, that gets
into our blood during the holi-
days, we will agree with you
that there is no SRnta Claus.
And Santa Claus will get
YOU" this year as he always
has. Why not buy a few things
NOW and put them away for
that Eleventh hour" when
your heart will overflow, and
you will give presents to just
as many people as you ever did.
Evening star., 1916-11-22
COUNTRY MUST FACE
COMMERCIAL WAR
View Of Consular Officers Who Are
Observing Conditions in
Europe.

Prospects Of a European commercial
war. after the war, viewed with increas-
ing seriousness here, are being watched
carefully by American consular officers
abroad and reports are being received
regularly at the State Department from
different sources. Uncertain as the fu-
ture is and varying as are all the reports,
there is a general impression that this
country faces grave economic danger
unless it does all that is possible. first, to
forestall such a struggle, and, second, to
prepare against it in case present indica-
tions are borne out.
Legislation to Be Asked.
Legislation along that line will be
sought in Congress. The Webb bill. al
lowing American firms to unite for for
eign trade without violation of the anti
trust laws, is to be urged again in the
Presidents next address. The shipping
board provided at the latest Congress is
expected to be named shortly and to sub
nit program designed to free this coun-
try's sea-borne trade from dependence
on foreign bottoms. A maximum and
minimum tariff to favor friends and pun
ish those discriminating against Ameri-
can goods is another proposed means of
defense which will be submitted for con-
sideration by the new tariff commission.
Reports from investigators recently
returned from Europe show that fear
and suspicion of the United States is
increasing in both belligerent camps.
England's Aggressive Action.
In England the England first" cam
paign has been directed largely
against American goods which can be
replaced by British. In Germany
some of the largest companies are put
ting out advertisements decrying pur-
chase of American goods, on the
ground that American munitions are
killing German soldiers.
Every effort is being made here to
Sift the real truth out from the mass
of mtsstatement and exaggeration
which cannot survive the war, and to
do all possible to prevent an economic
struggle, which it is felt cannot but
be disastrous to all nations.
Evening star., 1916-11-22

Centerpieces and Scarfs to
match can be had in a num-
ber of designs. We have one
set i'm the new French knot
and outline design, which is
simple but very effective. IL
inch Centerpiece in tan at
39c; Runners to match at
SOC. You will find our sales
persons ready and willing to
suggest good color combina-
tiOnS.
Third FIoor-Lansburgh &
Bro.
Plaids are very popular this year
used for dresses in combination
with serge, trimmings on dresses,
and for making smart tailored
blouses for the business woman !;
rich, dark backgrounds with
bright, satiny stripes; "a inches
wide at $l.00 a yard
Main Floor-Lansburgh & Bro.
Evening star., 1916-11-22
England's Aggressive Action.
Dental Congress at Santiago.

Preliminary steps for a Pan-American
Dental Congress at Santiago. Chile. in
October. 1917, have been taken by the
Dental School of Santiago.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13
SOUTH WOODBURY.

Miss Zelma Goodell went TO Haver
hill, Mass, Friday, where she has a pc
sition to teach. She WAS accompanied
by Mrs Myrtle Lance, who will visit
friends for few weeks in Bradford
and Leominster.
Mrs. d. A. Mclean and Hazel CLARK
are visiting friends in Franklin Falls, n
H
Mrs. Nellie Wells of Stoughton, Mass.
and Mrs. Nora Congo of Winooski are
visiting relatives in town.
Rev. Mr.. Hale of Cabot will hold serv-
ices in the church at p. m. for a few
Sundays.
Miss Nellie Cady has been spending a
few days in Barre.
MIR. and Mrs. B. H. Benjamin and son
Roy. Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Watkins, Mr.,
and Mrs. f. NJ. Daniels, Mr.. and Mrs.
\. f. Daniels of this place, and Mr.. and
Mrs. b. II. Daniels and son, Ralph, of
the Center, motored to Littleton and
Bethlehem, \. H., Sunday.
George Wallace of Morrisvile died last
Thursday at the Nelson camp, Woodbury.
lake, where he had been spending several
weeks.
J. G. Brown of Fitchburg, Mass, is
spending few days in town.
Mr. and Mrs Alvin Ainsworth were
in Barton Sunday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13
SOUTH RANDOLPH

Irwin Blanchard has returned to hi,
home after prolonged visit at his
grandfather's, c. J.. MacPhetres.
Edward Lyon of Brookied is at work
for J. c.. Greene.
Leslie Patten and wife have gone tC
Tunbridge to work for his brother in
law, Mr.. Russell.
Selectman Smith has been erecting
ratings at needed places on our river
road for the past week.
Rob Rogers and family have returned
from Springfield Mass, and he is at
work for d. l.. LOOMS.
| The last meeting of the commissioners
on the Charles Belknap estate was held
at f. d. Camps Saturday.
Mark Hyde has moved his family to
East Bethel, so as to be nearer his work
at the sawmill.
Frank Hyde of Royalton helped his
brother. Mark. move his goods to East
Bethel last week.
The Progressive band, the headquar-
tiers of which has been alternately at
East Randolph and East Bethel for the
past five wears or more, at a recent an
nual meeting after the election of the
following officers; First leader, r. II.
Buck; second leader, III. V. Allen; bus
mess managers, +. w. Lyon and F. L.
Pearsons secretary and treasurer f. b.
Camp; the chair appointed committee
of three TO investigate and report on
new name for the band. ANY suggestions
from the public will be gladly received
Members of the band reside at North,
East and South Randolph and East Beth
ell. The committee of three are w. La
Bell, +. b. Camp and Horace Kingsbury.
Miss Laura Stiles is Visiting friends
in Chelsea.
Miss Eusebs Simonds of Braintree is
visiting at c. y. MscPhetres'
George Hyde visited his son. Frank. at
Royslton the first of the week
VIII Camp Is enlarging his home, add
ing another story in height to it. Ho-
bart Peck OF East Randolph has charge
of the lob
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13
HOG PRICES FIRM.
Prices of Beef Cattle and Calves Slightly
Easier at Brighton Stockyards.

! Brighton, Mass, Sept l3.--Hogs were
firmly held at the Brighton stock yards
yesterday, but beef cattle and calves
were slightly easier, under heavy re-
ceipts.
Hall & Lowell brought to market yes
terdav the finest carload OF steers seen
at Brighton for years, some of the ex-
perts say as fine as anything ever seen
lthere. They were raised by Mosher Il
Luce at Pennington, Me. There were
l6 head in the bunch, all blue ribbon
winners. lust from the Maine fairs. They
brought 10 cents, the top price for the
day Other tops at s1a cents to cents,
with good cattle at Taos cents and
light cattle at 6h@7 cents.
Owing TO the sausage makers strike,
Gamer COWS continue to sell slowly, the
quotation being ga 31a cents, with most
sales at the lower range. Tops brought
Ga 61s cents. with fancy beef COW or
heifer bringing a little more. Good cows
sold at sac cents. and ordinary cows at
4d5 cents.
Bulls were easier, tops selling at 5@6
cents. and occasionally more, with ordi-
nary bull. at 4la@ ) cents and bolognas
at 40412 cents.
Calves were easier under heavy re-
ceipts, II cents being the top for small
lots OF fancy stock. Bunch lots brought
9h9@ 1913 cents for good and s1a@9h
cents for fair and 6@712 for grassers and
drinkers.
Hogs were firmly held, with a light
run, both here and in the West Best
lots sold at ll@llA cents, with rough
lots at l01a@ l0A cents.
Only a few sheep and lambs were noted
at the yards yesterday morning, but
prices were somewhat easier at 6@7h
cents for sheep and 9@9l2 cents for best
lambs.
Offerings of mich cows were heavy,
and trade was slow. Prices were actu-
ally easier. though drovers were NOM
inally asking as much as week ago.
Ordinary tmlkers cannot be quoted at
over $3.50 $40, with good mixers bring
ing S50@S65, and fancy mixers 500
$50 and upwards.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13
REMEDY FOR REURASTRENIA

Neurasthenia is condition OF exhaus-
ton of the nervous system. The causes
are varied. Continuous work, mental
or physical, without proper vacation
periods, without proper attention to
diet and exercise, also worry over the
struggle for success, are the most ,om-
mon causes. Excesses OF almost any
kind may produce it. Some diseases,
like the grip, will cause neurasthenie.
So also will a severe shock, intense
anxiety or grief.
The symptoms are oveTsensitiveness,
irritability, disposition 20 worry over
TRIES, headache, possibly nausea
The treatment is one of nutrition of
the nerve cells, requiring a non-alco-
holic tonic. As the nerves get their
nourishment from the blood the treat
ment must be directed towards build
ing up the blood. DIR. Williams Pink
Pills act directly on the blood and have
proved Of the greatest benefit in many
cases of neurasthenis. A tendency TO
anemia, or bioodlessness, shown by
most neurasthenic patients, Is also cor
rected by these tonic pills.
Two useful books Diseases of the
Nervous System" and "Whst to Eat
and How TO Eat" will be sent free By
the Dr.. Williams Medicine Co, Schen-
ectadv, Y. Y. Your own druggist sells
Dr.. Williams PAX Pills.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13
EAST CABOT

Guy Davenport was at st. Johnsbury
one day last week.
NJ. f. Briggs of Marshfield has been
helping G. A. Drew the past week.
| The friends here of Miss Katie Young
of Peacham were sorry to learn of her
illness, caused by fall down the cellar
stairs at her home Saturday afternoon.
W. d. Barr was a business visitor at
Fred Breen's at Marshfield Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Mills were recent
visitors at James Young's at Peacham.
Mrs. Flora Cobb of Montpelier spent
last week with Mrs. Ira Read.
Mrs. Ida NJ. Barr was business visit
or at Dean Halls at Marshfield Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Young and son,
Gordon, spent Sunday with relatives at
Peacham.
Mrs. Ethel Grace of Barre called on
friends here last week.
Miss Isabelle Davenport was recent
visitor at Marshfield.
Mrs Clapp of Massachusetts is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Winnie Leonard
Mrs. Rose Coolbeth of Tunbridge is
with her daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Durgan,
for few days visit
Mrs. j. w Sulham, who has been car
ing for Mrs. r. s. Barr for the past five
weeks. has finished her duties there and
went Saturday to her home in Marsh
field. Mrs. Barr is able to be about quite
a little now.
Miss Hazel Abbott returned Saturday
from a weeks stay with friends at
Barre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Walbridge of
Woodsville, N. H., were weekend guests
at S. E. Houghtons.
Harry Young is having bathroom fix
lures installed in his home this week.
W. H. Cass' of Danville is doing the
work.
Mrs. Cora Ayers and son, James, of
st. Johnsbury were guests at Robert
Bars Monday and S. f. Houghton's
Tuesday.
Henry Lapoint of Tunbridge is visiting
his niece, Mrs Carl Durgan, for few
days.
Miss Alice Hill of Hardwick is visiting
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert
Hill, for few days.
Alvin Durgan has been on the sick list
for few days but is better at this writ
ing.
Bert Houghton of Cabot visited his
brother Harry, over Sunday.
Mrs. Carl Durgan and her guests, Mrs.
Coolbeth and Mr. Lappin, visited at
Thomas O'Brien's at Cabot one day the
last of the week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13
EAST CALAIS

Mrs. Naney Persons and daughter
Marian, of Montpelier are visiting rela
tives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Emery and son
Oscar. were in Hyde Park Sunday to
attend the funeral Of Joseph Foss.
Dell Dwinell was a business visitor in
Montpelier Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Perley Pike and family
OF Plainfeld were at Frank Marsh's sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs o. ". Guernsey and son,
Wallace. and Mrs. George Guernsey and
daughter. Rena. we're in Montpelier sun
day TO see George Guernsey.
There will be a literary entertainment,
supper and promenade at I. o. g. 7. hall
Thursday evening. sept. "a Admis-
sion TO hall. Is cents each supper, Is
cents each Promenade free
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-09-13
SOUTH CABOT

r. S. Hawkins of McIndoes is visiting
at W r. Tibbetts.'
A son was born Saturday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Lakin.
f. g. and Raymond Lamberton and
families of Cabot were at W. r. Tibbetts'
the first of the week.
Alice Clark of Danville was at O. j.
Clark's over Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. H. Richardson OF Roxbury and
Mrs. Ethel Kerr of Mortified are visit
ing at A. G.. Cassady's for few days.
Mr. and Mrs Clifford Merrifield passed
Saturday. and Sunday at the Southwick
cottage at Joe's pond.
Harley Stevens of Cabot was in this
place on business Monday.
d. A. Colberth and family spent Sun
day at Sidney Colberth's on Marshfield
hill.