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New Britain herald., 1916-05-24
Kaiser's Men Gain { Advantage in POrtid Cumieres After E Hand to Hand En. ment-COst in Life Is Counted, Paris Clain
DEAD MAN HILL {
 AGAIN OBJEC
French Claim Attacking For Consisted of Three Army ID Since May 21-Gas Again Assault on Trcnches-Every Ground Flowed Up by Big Observer Says.

Ground Flowed Up by Biga
 Observer Says.
 Paris, May 24, 11:15 a. m.-l erful offensive was undertaken Germans last night to the east Man Hill, on the Verdun from attempt in general was unsud the war office report of this afI says, but after a fierce hand struggle the attacking forced their way into a portion of thu of Cumieres. At this point thel are faced by more than tn visions.
 German attacks on Fort DouI the corner stone of the Vera lenses, are said virtually to haYl Notwithstanding the determinI their attacks and what is charal as a most reckless expenditure the Germans succeeded only iI a small part of a trench wesE fort. Attack With Gas.
 The text of the statement i'd
 "In the Champagne dista 1 Germans, by the use of gas, E ored to occupy our lines at the west of, the Navarin FarrE curtain of lire threw the ene3 to his trenches. "On the left back of the rivdB the Germans undertook last E powerful offensive action to of Dead Man Hill. After handa fighting the enemy penetrated cost of important sacrifices, village of Cumieres as well as of our trenches immediately west of this point. Recent information sets fds the forces employed by the e3 the region of Dead Man Hill sA 21st of May exceed three divz
 "On the right bank of IA Menuse there have been preIs on the part of the artillery a
 cessive attacks of great viole # the region of Haudremont 8 Douaumont, in spite of ferodN saults, the enemy has been si
 in securing a footing in only A part of a trench east of the foa has been accomplished withouA ing the cost in human lives.
 deavors against our position& west of the fort and upon thd self have been checked by ou @
 "In the Woevre district thu dN been bombardments in the s
 Fix and Moulanville."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-15

the remarkable in
Rugs the quality
and
ofered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-15
TEXAS Skinner DIES
ON WAY BACK HOME

Springfield, Ill, Sept. 10. - Edwin
Nehu, Of Fort Worth. Tex. prominent
IN Masonic circles. a member of Mos
Ian patrol band at he Shriners' con
vontiOn ia Buffalo, n. Y. died here ON
his way from the convention 10 his
home in Texas He stopped here to
visit his parents His death occurred
late yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-15

Japan. The essence OF the idea is the
bringing % Japan of Japanese babies
born ~ the United States in order that
lheE may be brought up in this coun-
try and receive education here,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-15

not find the work Troublesome ON ar
rival al Yokohama ne engages "a sui.
hcient number of nurses 40 look after
the babies IN the train and then toll
lows a carefully prepared itinerary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-15

from i've TO 10 babies and distributes
mem ~ all parts of the empire, usually
~ tne nome OF lhe grandparents Ma
sunni Yoshimi, one of those who con
ceived the carrier project, saws he does
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-15

Have you onged to have McDouga your
endless make
and recre ion?
that disappearing
the latest development kitchen cabnetsha at the
touch gdes of
the fascinating witchery of perfect kitchen service?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-15

over three thousand babies il is
estimated are born every year TO Jap
auese families ~ California MANY
families ere anxious to have their
children reared in Japan but are fnan-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-15
JAP BABIES SENT
BACK TO KINGDOM

Toxic, - Attention is being called
here "a the growing success Of what
IS known as the baby carrier" bust
ness between the United States and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-15

clally unable to bring the babies home.
consequently hundreds of babies are
brought here by carriers. 0u each
IT'D the carrier a Japanese man or
japanese man with his wile-bTings
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-15

The only danger. hc said i, matn
up the babies. but have solNeQ - eer.
keeping am Identification caiu sacs
stantly tied around the neck y
child"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-15

If it's the new Period styles you admire most for
your new home the Little Princess" 4-RoOm Out
MT 1t contains as many of these pieces you your
sell desire. You have practically unlimited choice
from wonderful assOrtments of William and Mary
Queen Anne. Adam, JacObean, Every single piece
too, IS guaranteed to give unqualified satisfaction
You will surely the beauty and attractive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-15
Beautiful Wilton Velvets, 9x12
SCe 90
S26.00

THESE, elsewhere, might sell anywhere from $40 TO
$37 They OF extra fine quality worsted
yarns. Each has an exceptionally long nap giving
Soii luxurious feeling to the tread and lending
OF genuine Oriental rugs Large selection of Orient
al, medallion and floral figures
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-15

of the Little Princess. You will wonder at the
completeness Not until you have inspected this suite
will you fully appreciate the sensationay low price
And think of what convenient terms at your dis
pOsal. But you must act at once If DESTROYS of bene
fitting from this. The price remain the same.
Have the Little Princess held at extra charge for
later fall delivery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-15

of
We
will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-15
Super-fine Seamless Brussels,
S22.5O

In either 9x12 or .3xl0.G. These rugs are heavy
and durable. They of extra-fine quality
worSted yarns dyed in strictly fast colors. The
rely shown Il most extensive. We recommend these
Brussels TO persons requiring a very durable oor
covering yet of high decorative quality. Worth any
where from $25 40 $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-15

Francs Liberal Credit Plan

has Wide range Of adapaby It years ahead IN
hoefurnsg Where years save
up Tor nome furnishings things home Won
get them right viii easily
take care OF home things plans
out you take your choice and
IS broad definite moderate good from
the
The Washington times., 1916-09-19

Democratf Yet Il has Democratic
Senator, with two years more to
serve.
The Senate and the Presidency
are more closely tied together than
ever before; but not 30 closely as
the House and the Presidency. In a
landslide year, under popular cleo
tions, the party that benefits by the
slide will have better chance than,
in the past, 1t had to carry the Sem
ate along with 1t. This because ger
rymandered Legislative districts have
been wont in other times somewhat
to stem the tide Of popular determi-
nation; the State might 90 Republic
can, But It's monkeywrench and
shoestring Legislative districts might
squeak out a Democratic legislature,
or vice versa.
At any rate, there will be no ma
tion-wide series Of scandals this win
ter over Senatorial elections, or pur-
chases. That Ia one satisfaction in
contemplating the situation.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19
HEALTH CARE FOR SCHOOL
, CHILDREN

A recent ruling Of the Health Of
fee that tubercular children may not
attend public school classes with
other children furnishes both prob
lem and an opportunity for Wash
ington's Board of Education.
The open-air school is not new
here. One was established some
time ago for anemic children. But
It would not do to place tubercular
children with those enrolled at such
school. They must be segregated,
and provided for separately. Since
the tubercular children, numbering
more than 100, are of all ages, and
come from all sections Of the Dis
trict, their grading in, and their
transportation to, a school of their
own provides a problem that will re-
quire much thought.
Washington has been q pioneer in
dealing with such special groups of
children. Its atypical and it's I'M
graded schools already have served
as models for other cities. The first
take care of defective and backward
children; the second deal with incor-
rigibles. The maintenance Of these
special classes has been found worth
all they cost.
Washington is fortunate in having
a medical inspector who must give
his whole time to the work. The
coming school year should mark a
distinct advance in the movement to
apply modern medical knowledge in
the interest Of the health of all
school children, as well as to help the
tubercular pupils and to protect
healthy children from the menace of
their presence in class rooms.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19
STRAND

One of the greatest masters OF photo
play technidue, Thomas III. Ince, has
utilized all his .sklflS md Frank Kee-
nan his most oonsummate art AZ an
actor in an effort to impress upon an
audience in Wars Women" at the
Strand this week the sheer brutality Of
war.
1t IL not merely q blood curdling melo-
dramatic effort 10 give an idea of the
horrors OF war. Tho authors OF the play
frankly state they have brought all the
arts OF -motion picture, production to
work. 70 present an unreiiesed picture Of
one OF the most soul torturing phases Of
strife between nations.
The play u an. appeal for prepared
ness with the most cogent, and GER
tainly the most terrible. reason for ma
tional awakening. following q series OF
pictures OF preparedness" parades, lack
Of national defense. and the results OF
the European war an shown In the
ruins, wrought by big guns in Belgium
and northern France.
9 The story OF the film play itself deals
with the descent upon a border town
OF horde OF semi-barbaricrs cavalry
men under the command of.san officer
to whom they give allegiance. but who
Is not Of their race. The offcer levies
tribute on the town. and gives the
mayor until q certain hour to pay It,
II It Is not paid he announces he will
quarter his half-savage followers In the
convent where the women OF the town
have taken refuge.
Unknown to the commander his daugh-
ter has taken refuge In this convent She
falls victim TO the emir. who IL In d.
rect command OF The -caysirynen. The
denouement OF the story 10 designed to
take away some Of the horror II inspires
Frank Keenan,. as the ernir. presents
one of the most exquisite bits OF char
acter work he has ever done, either on
the stage or I'm film. II recalls his per-
Torrance of Jack Rance I'm the original
Beiasco production of THE Girl OF the
Golden West" on the stage. but he has
opportunities as the emir far beyond his
chances for expert character work In
the. stage play Enid Marley plays the
pare OF the daughter In a highly accept
able manner.
The photography and settings are OF
the highest Ince quality. Wars
Woman" win remain at the Strand
throughout the week.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19
"oIANTs IN THOSE DAYS"

There were giants In those days,
we are being constantly reminded by
believers in the notion Of the "good
old days"-which weren't half so
good as the days that run of the
calendar now. Incidentally, there
weren't any giants; physical giants
were as scarce as they are now, and
legend has been responsible for the
widely entertained belief that pre-
historic man was a monstrous big
biped.
Troops digging practice trenches
In rural England dug up recently
the skeleton Of q fine old fighter OF
some 5000 years ago, with his skull
crushed by a stone battle ak. He
was about feet 2 inches tall; and
probably he was a pretty fair-sized
man for his time. There is no longer
doubt, despite the generally contrary
impression, that folks are growing
larger than they used to; especially,
say some authorities, the women.
But measurements Of ancient armor,
weapons, and the like, have thor
oughly convinced the antiquarians
and ethnologists that the average
human is better developed than he
used to be. The Wiltshire Downs
warrior would have difficulty getting
into most modern armies on account
Of being understood; he was probably
a very good warrior in those bar
barous old times when savagery
hadn't learned even the rudiments Of
the delicate art of wholesale killing
as we know it now.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19
GAYETY

A spirited and thoroughly enjoyable
burlesoue show IN being presented at the
Gayety this week by Ben WEIGH, and a
large company Of capable burlesque
artists.
The constant laughter and applause
that greeted the company at yesterdays
performances were due largely to the
efforts of the principal players in the
cast, although the excellent work of a
large chorus OF uncommonly pretty girls
contributed much to the enjoyment OF
the spectators.
The show IL divided into two parts.
the opkhing skit bearing the title Of
Love Arbor." while the second part is
q satire on the Mexican trouble. and
bears the title of The New Command
err"
Ben welch. as the principal funmaker,
proved an adept and altogether delight
full entertainer. and he was given eN-
cellent support by Pat Kearney, Frank
Murphy, Victor Casmore, Sid Gold,
Florence Rother, Dorothy Curtis. and
Freda Florence
In addition to the two burlesques
Welch takes the lead in a playlet en-
titled The First Born" and scored q
hit as an Italian organ grinder.
During the entertainment specialties
were introduced by Dorothy Curtis and
Sid Gold. dancers. and WEIGH has a
short monologue.
The performance was given the ad-
vantage Of adequate scenery and cos
tunes.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19
BUT WHAT'S THE "TANK,"
ANYHOWP

Not since the war began to pro-
duce new wonders in the way Of
fighting paraphernalia, has there
been SO much wonder about any par
ticular contraption as has been in
spired by the appearance Of the ar
mored "tanks" that the British have
put into commission. The CORE
spondents say they look like prehis-
toric monsters numbering their way
around the face Of nature; but no.
body comes nearer to description
than mention Of DINOSAURS, ptero-
dactyls, and ichthyosauri; none Of
which is particularly familiar to
folks hereabout. They do most won
derful things, chief among them be-
ing to inspire the risibilities of the
side for which they are fighting, and
the terror Of the other side.
The whole story suggests that the
stupid Britishers, who can't fight and
won't and are soft and fiabby and al
WAYS IudndBC w lhNOiBlO bOIlcDOuY
else into doing their scrapping for
them, have "put one over" they have
discovered q new and highly indecent
way Of accomplishing on land some
thing akin to what the submarine
would do on the sea and under il,
only for the fact that the submarine
has been a good deal of failure as
a fighting craft. That's the broad,
bald fact about it; it has been a
sneak thief, rather than highway
man Of the old, bold type.
Nobody knows, yet, what the
"tank" is like. Maybe they'll let us
have a photograph Of 1t presently.
Until more detailed reports coma
there will be misgivings about
stories that it can crunch a good
sized house, chew its way through a
forest, hop over trench, or run
through any sort of wire entanple-
ment. But seemingly it has put the
Britishers in high humor; and that is
worth few millions, in a war that
comes as high as this one does.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19
GARDEN

The spiritual difference between the
man who has a forty-four chest meas
urement and lives in the open and the
individual on whom q size thirty-two
shirt hangs In folds. Is the lesson Har-
old Lockwood and May Allison endeav-
or to preach In a series OF unusually
beautiful pictures OF Lake Tahoe. Cal.
In Mister a" at the Garden this week.
Miss Lockwood is mo. is" in the
factory, where flannel shirts are made.
She puts a note in the pocket OF a size
a shirt asking the person who buys
Il to please help her get q job that Will
enable her 10 shake the city" The
shirt is bought by q wealthy young
polo playing. big game hunting sports
man OF the upper strata of society.
The working out or the plot takes the
whole company through a series Of ex-
quisite mountain and lake settings
"Mister a. will be repeated todey, to-
gether with a comedy produced by Har-
~ Myers and Rosemary Theby with a
series of remarkable settings.
Tomorrow, Thursdsy, and Friday Billie
Burke will be seen In the final Install
ment' of ''Gloria's Romance" with Flor
ence Turner In "Grlm Justice" as a
supplementary feature. Saturday, II. b.
Warner will be presented in shell a.
and Willie Collier In Never Again"
The Washington times., 1916-09-19
A TRUE SOLDIER

It would bGdifficult to. add any
thing to the tfihute which the Sec
rotary of War paid to Gen. Albert L.
Mills, whose sudden death takes
from the army one of the. finest SOL
diers it has boasted. He-was, as
Secretary Baker has said, brave
soldier, a cultured educator, fine
administrator, and gentleman. He
won the medal of honor for gallantry
in action, and was the builder Of the
new West Point. He served as head
of the Army War College, and he
directed the great task of organic
ing the State militia into the ma
tional service. In short, he seemed
to possess in eminent degree all the
parts that make up the finished SOL
der and administrator. He was
head Of the militia division at the
time. Of his death. There was no
more beloved man in the army, and
his death will be genuinely mourned.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19
THE NEXT CONGRESS

Chairman Wilcox issues the dec
laration that the next House Of Rep
resentatives is as good as certain to
be Republican. He is not very far
wrong. Candid Democrats very gen.
orally concede that the chances are
decidedly against their party. in the
fight for the House. They hope to
retain control of the Senate, though
admitting that their majority there
Is going to be cut near to the van
ishing point, if it doesn't vanish.
Fifteen Senatorial seats now held
by Republicans are to be filled in
November; seventeen seats now held
by Democrats: All ordinary calcutta
tions on Senatorial results are now
out of date, for all these thirty-two
Senators will be chosen by popular
vote, for the first time. It is the
rule, though there have been excep-
tions, that the House, elected by the
same voters and on the same day
with the Electoral College, goes with
the Presidency; but that rule Is not
invariable, and there are reasons this
year for the belief that even If the
President should win, the legislative
branch would have an unusually
good chance to be carried by his OPP
ponents.
II the same general rules apply in
the popular election Of Senators in
Presidential year that In the past
have applied to election Of Congress
men. there is still strong POSI-
bility that the Republicans will carry
the House but fail quite TO control
the Senate. Only one-third OF the
Senate Is elected each two years;
and in the hold-over two-thirds Of
that body there is an abnormally
large proportion of Democrats. For
example, who suspects that if New
Hampshire had a chance this year
10 select Senator it would name a
The Washington times., 1916-09-19

Rich with human that 10 mixed with
pathos In way that only the Irish can,
Little Peggy O'Moore." at Polls. pro-
trays several of the Irish chara cteris-
tics In a clean bright manner that is
entertaining throughout.
Miss Ada Girard.s rs Peggy O'Moore,
Is the center around (which Ihe play re-
wolves. Her manner Of depicting the
emotions of young Irish girl Is indeed
clever, and on several occasions she
drew warm applause from the audience.
Mat Hogan. the ward politician, play
ed by Daniel Reed. IL a representa-
ton Of the public conception OF a poll
tician. and as such kept the audience
amused.
Dan Murphy. the mayor OF an Ameri-
can city, embodies ideals which. while
seldom found are laudable. Perhaps IL
his name were something else, oscar
O'Shea could mot play the part of Dan
Murphy so we'll
Peggy O'Moore. the ward OF Dan MUIR
ply. Is left to him by an old sweetheart.
He provides for her in Ireland, and has
mover seen her until she comes to his
office one day and tells him she il go.
Ing to stay.
In the midst OF a political tight MUIR
ply neglects the young woman. and his
political opponent, Howard Richmond
played by +. Clark LiIiey. takes adj
vantage Of this to make Peggy care for
him.
Irish tears are often covered by Irish
laughter.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19
KETTHS

Adelaide and Johnny Hughes. dam
GERS. are this week producing a pre-
tentious offering In which they are
assisted by company OF fifteen and
augmented orchestra. They present a
series Of classical dances which con-
cludes with an aileeoricai ballet. THE
Garden OF the worit." a number de-
scriptive Of the EuroDean war. II A
deliberately staged. The varfous coun-
tries now at conflict are represented by
the dancers, Mr.. Hughes appearing as
CIVILIZATION; adelaide as Peace. and
Opening numbers include The Firth
OF the Dance" an ensemble by the
members OF the company. This II fol-
lowed by ''Classics Of An Age" with
Adelaide and Hughes as the solo
In "The Age Of Reason" oenevieye
and Vivian Tobln. with company Of
domestic life Of parents. delightfully."-
played by the Tobins. Ota Gyii. court
violinist to the King Of Spain, offers
q program of high-class numbers. the
piano accomplishments as given by
Prof. C. Frederick Clark sharing the
honors. carmela and Rosa Ponzillo
bers. The -Four Amafbnth Sisters are
clever acrobatic dancers.
"skeet" Gallagher and Irene Martin.
In songs and dances. to the accompani-
ment OF "patter." made good impress
sion. as did Clark and Verdi. the italian
comedians. who do some unusual
their own dialect. Jack and Kitty De-
maco offer an artistic scenic novelty
In acrobatic feats The Pathe News
Weekly concludes the bill.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19
LYCEUM

Uncle, saJn'. Bellies" in a two-act
burlssaue Witch might DO called Pre-
paredness." but isn't. amused q large
audience at the Lyceum Theater last
night. The company. headed by Chick
Cameron and Emma Kohler, is prepared
to drive the blues TO shelter. At the
first rise OF the curtain the faces OF the
audience broke into smiles which de-
veloped into real laughter and continued
for nearly three hours.
Kitty Warren. with her everlasting
smile, Is with the Bellies. Miss Warren
is an old Lyceum favortte. having play
ed in the stock company OF last season.
Jimmy Elliott. also well known to
the regulars at the Lyceum. played a
double part and handled II admirably.
Tommy ONeil received hearty applause
for his specially act.
A large number OF songs-most OF
them new hits-were sung by q large
chorus OF lively girls. Hesitation
Blues" by Chick Cameron and the
girls, gives each member of the chorus
a chance to have a little say. and they
all say something.
The Washington times., 1916-09-19
UpStairs1Is Frivolous;
Epen Kitchen Is Gay

~ INCE there 10 nothing people seem
TO value more highly In the world
todav than that which h. - "a
- IN s.cc.a at,,.ss.,. w -
Down" the new play offered at the BE-
lasco last nieft by Oliver Moroacs> and
written bv Tred and Tann,s IIst,or
sho,,,a 100 . 49,, hn,, - .,,s .,,s. .on
going public and to the box office.
This clever three-act revelation of ef-
seeking millionaire friends OF = typical
millionaire Long Island hostess. and
with her servants and tho reryants OF
ner guests, was highly appreciated by
the audience last night.
Those who were unaccustomed to the
extravagencesi moral and practical, OF
,r roDer =, mi,honaire life,
Az IN the same breath; those who be-
hes s 4uiis impici.y .hat midnight
wives. and sweethearts minsiins in.
via 9, t me s1snsn are the
~ H. .nen euriosNy ss.ieted 70 the full
sta,a s' 40 ,nose Mo veneve only IN the
- hvu,un ~. .he preserving
o,. .ne orama, lent Wmunf ear to this
Down >, 'oooos op-e'ars ana
Ss" nm a.,
Ihrhl IN the settings.
Even the settings are enough IN aiys
n decent and respectable ruler ov.r s,v.
rooms and a bath, a discreet I.haye.
iust-stolen- lam Kind of tbsiii Ths
porch lounge. or omen court IN vbtcS
two Of the acts, the first and the last.
take place was iuxuriously wicked TX
seemed at times TO be merely a sort OF
exclusive bar room, inhabited by n flock
OF whimsical drinkers capable OF ac-
commodating untold amounts. The
second act, shows q htchen-not a nice
honey drab place, sobered by its rc-
sponsibilities, but a gay. frivolous