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The Washington times., 1916-10-28

To a slip OF a girl from Mexlco-Maria
Dolores Estrada-belongs the distinc-
ton of winning the first wireless opera
tors license OF the first grade ever
granted to a woman In this country.
About this same slip OF a girl, with
her olive skin, her flashing black eyes,
and her petite figure might be woven a
vivid romance of war and death.
Maria is a child of the Mexican revolu-
ton. a daughter of the reign of terror
that has ruled over Mexico these last
few years. Born Of n proud family.
whose name has been known not only
in Mexico for generations, but through
out Central America. It was her lot to
be caught up In the whirlpool of later
day Mexican politics.
At the age when many girls in this
country are just leaving home for
boarding school. Mara was watching
men kill each other In frenzy of battle.
She has known what II is to languish.
starving and without water. In one of
those horrible Mexican prisons; and
she has hidden, terror-stricken and
Aalone, while the terrible villa and h s
more terrible bandit followers, have
searched from house to house to find
her.
For two years before she came TO
Washington she served on the official
stan of Gen. Venustiano CarranZa. first
Mexico and leader of the rebellion
against Huerta.
Spoke No English.
When Maria came to this city last
January she could not speak a word OF
English. Her father having died when
she was only twelve years of age, she
had learned telegraphy. and at fifteen
was a government telegrapher in FAC
atecas when Madero unrurled the ban
ner of rebellion against Diaz in 1910.
Eventually she came to the atten-
ton of Carranza, who employed her al
once as his private telegrapher on his
official stan. Last January. the first
chief decided that she should come tc
the United states to learn English. She
was brought here by Palacini, former
minister of public instruction. and his
wife, who, with the assistance of Am
bassador- designate Arredondo, had heI
entered In the Paramount Seminary as
official ward of the Mexican govern
ment.
But Maria wanted more than n
knowledge of English. She heard thai
by using her spare time she could ado
to her knowledge of telegraphy Q
knowledge of wireless tclegraphy.
How she applied herself is mutelI
testified to by the certificate which she
proudly holds as tirst-grade wireless
operator. And because there was more
time that could be spent to advantage
In this wonderful country of oppor
| tunity, Maria also learned stenography
Next week she returns to Mexico. He
mother Is back In Mexico City. thu
Mexican government having seen TO j
at Carranza's dictation. that the mothe
should receive the daughters snlar,
while the daughter was in school here
Will Never Forget.
Never, never. says Maria, will sh
forget that day when the news wa
flashed to her over the wire at Iacateca
that Madero had proclaimed his revolu
ton. and was calling on all true mel
, OF Mexico to rise against the tyran
| DiaZ.
There were no men in Maria's family
Her father was dead. Her brother ha'
! died quite young. But the spirit of IN
Estradas glowed In the veins of tn
4 girl With her mother she went L
The Washington times., 1916-10-28
Knights of King Arthur
Form Two New Castles

The Organization and naming OF two
new castles and the election Of officers
was the principal business OF the con-
clave Of the Knights OF King Arthur
at the Y. NJ. G. A. last night.
w. X. Mcmillan, organizer OF the local
conclave, was reelected marquis. Nor
man Taylor. merlin Rev. w. w.
Sheerer, dubric; Minor Stout, king: Sam
Solomon. sirkay; Fred Bailey, chancel-
lor; Howard Dorset. constable. and
Stanley McGhee, sentinel. were the other
officers elected.
Fifty clergymen and sixty-four laymen
were present. The new castles arc 10
be established at the Church OF the AS
cension at Twelfth and Massachusetts,
avenue, and at st. Adams School.
Several addresses were made following
the business session.
The Washington times., 1916-10-28
Prisoner Slips Out
Of Sweater, Escapes

EASTON. Pa. oct. ga man alleged
to be George Pinto. wanted at Bingham
ton. N. Y, on a charge OF shooting three
men. one OF whom died. escaped today.
when he slipped out OF a sweater after
Chief OF Police Lewis, OF Bangor. had
grabbed him. After "A running gun fight
through the woods, he made a getaway.
Detective Henry Burke. Of Binghamton.
had reached Bangor after receiving in
there.
The Washington times., 1916-10-28

n creation OF the Department of Agri-
culture; the queen Mary the Bob
Pulling" and n host Of others,
One OF the most striking varieties
This IL n long damned nlant with
white or pink blossoms In clusters.
=. A new early -howering pompon seed
ling, with n new white blossom, Is
the Mrs. Floyd Harrison" Another
seeaing' which has not yet been
golden pompon, a sport" or variation
OF the Golden West pompon.
The Washington times., 1916-10-28

Private Thomas Jones. who. according
to the official account, after killing three
snlpers who were shooting at him. en-
tered the German trenches and, single
handed. disarmed 102 Germans, includ :
ing three or four officers.
He marched them back to the British
lines through a heavy barrage fire.
The Washington times., 1916-10-28
Year-'ROund Models

Here are some facts which call
for prompt consideration If you
seek a winter Car. o..
First, there is a dearth of cars
this fall fitted for year-'round SER
vice. And those are the coming
types. There will not be half
enough.
Second, in the Mitchell models
the advance designs-there Is a
very small production. And you'll
prefer these models.
The Washington times., 1916-10-28
False Teeth Bad;
He Sues His Dentist

CLEVELAND. Oct. q. - Alexander
Kamler sued his dentist became he
couldn't use his false teeth. To con-
vince the Judge. Kamler gnawed a court
attendants finger until he WINGED.
RAINIER lost his suit.
The Washington times., 1916-10-28
Next-Year Models

The Mitchell luxury models
now on exhibit-are designs just
completed for the 1917 Shows.
They were all designed under
John w. Bate, the famous eff
cheney expert. And under his
The Washington times., 1916-10-28
A 2O-FOld Demand

We suppose the demand for all
season types has increased twenty
fold in a year.
And history shows that when a
trend gains that momentum it
soon dominates the field.
So this is sure: A large percent
age of buyers hereafter will de.
mand one car for all weathers and
seasons. That demand Is rooted
in good sense, so 1t Is bound to
flourish.
But it has grown so fast that
fine-car makers this fall cannot
halfway meet 1t. There will be
an enormous shortage. So folks
who seek a Car of this sort should
decide at once.
The Washington times., 1916-10-28
Five New Designs

We have neW.type Demount-
able Top which fits the Mitchell
Touring Car. The windows and
supports disappear when not
wanted, as in the Springfield type.
This doesn't look like an added
top. 1t doesn't overlap. 1t looks
like a Sedan, with electric dome
light, curtained windows, gray up
The Washington times., 1916-10-28
Takes 1902 Prisoners;
Gets Victoria Cross

LONDON. Oct 2&-one OF fifteen Vic
toria crosses, the award Of which are
made In today's London Gazette. is 70
The Washington times., 1916-10-28

motto-"Do everything in the
best way that anybody knows"
So our craftsmen first examined
all the other fine models built. All
the latest-European and Ameri-
Can. No attractive feature any
where has been overlooked.
These new Mitchells, therefore,
combine more appealing features
than any other single Car. You can
prove that in five minutes.
But these are advance models.
This falls production is extremely
limited, and it is nearly sold. So
if you want one of them we must
know at once.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01
pROHI WORKERS
PLAN TO Greet
HANLY SPECIAL

Preparations are being made by the
Prohibition party for an enthusiastic
reception for the party special when
II reaches this city over the Pennsyl-
vania lines at 1880 o'clock Friday aft
ernoon An automobile parade will
escort the candidates for president
and vice-president, J. Frank Hanly
and Ira Landrith. respectively. to the
court house where rally will be held.
Rev. r. C. Ballard, pastor OF the
Methodist church at Economy will be
one Of the local speakers. The Rev.
Aaron Worth Of Fountain City, who
ran strong race as prohibition candi-
date for governor of Indiana at one
time, will preside.
Elmer Davis OF Fountain City, coun.
ty chairman of the Prohibition party
is arranging for the rally. He has is
sued an invitation to all members Of
the w. C. T. U. and insists that wher.
ever possible school children be per
mitted to attend the exercises.
The special will leave here at 2:55
o'clock, going north on the G. r. & I.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01
PUT CREAM IN NOSE
AND STOP CATARRH
Tells How To Open cIoseed Nos
triIs and End Head.colds.

You feel fine in few moments.
Your cold in head or catarrh will be
gone. Your clogged nostrils will open.
The air passages of your head will
clear and you can breathe freely. No
more dullness, headache; no hawking,
snuffling, mucous discharges or dry
ness; no struggling for breath at
night.
Tell your druggist you want a small
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm. Apply a
little of this fragrant, antiseptic cream
in your nostrils, let it penetrate
through every air passage Of the head;
soQthe and heal the swollen, inflamed
mucous membrane, and relief comes
instantly.
1t is just what every cold and
catarrh sufferer needs. Don't stay
stuffed.up and miserable.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01
Constipated or
Bilious?-Try Trek
You Never Saw Anything Like Il For
Stirring Up EIiminative Organs
and Driving Out Rheumatic
Poison. Only Csc.

Want to get rid Of headache, dizzi-
ness, dull, listless, no-good feeling;
want to get feeling right again in a
hurry-want your old pep and ginger
free from biliousness and constipa-
ton? Then try Trek.
Trek acts right-off-quick-but In
mild, easy, pleasant way. 1t starts
things going in hurry. Stirs up
lazy liver, cleans out filthy, stagnant
bowels, rids system of irritating
rheumatic and other poisons, induces
natural drainage of body, relieves
stomach of burden Of fermenting, de-
caying food-makes you feel all made
over. It's wonderful. Try Trek -
25c at A. G. Luken & Co., or other
druggists, or direct from H. B. Denton
& Co. (Not Inc.), Beardstown, Ill.
-.@=s Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01
|OWL At WEsTCOTT
DISTuRBS SLEEPERS

A young owl just learning his
'swhooo- whoooo'' had employees Of the
Westcott hotel on a tiptoe search at
$3.50 o'clock this morning. The owl
was somewhere in the hotel. Finally
the "whooo" was traced to rooms oc.
cupied by Mr.. and Mrs. A. Goldsmith
and their daughter and her friend. III.
forts to silence it were unsuccessful
until light was turned on for the rest
OF the night, permitting guests to re-
sumo their sleep.
The Goldsmiths are touring from
New York to San Francisco. East OF
the city yesterday, the young owl flew
into their machine and was caught by
the two girls. They held it and bought
cage for it here. 1t will be carried
to San Francisco as mascot.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01

Two letters written by Whitney
Lyon, millionaire tooth powder manu-
facturer, are causing considerable
amusement In certain circles Of Metro
po'itan society today. They were Of
fered In evidence at the trial Of the
100000 damage action against the
millionaire brought by Miss Margaret
Connell. In a letter written from the
Royal Palm Hotel, Miami, Fla, In 1914,
Lyon addressed his Dear Doll" as fol-.
lows:
~ agree with you-what you need 10
getty up'-and hope to bring back a
fresh supply when ! return. have
been perfectly miserable ever since |
started out with grippy cold. It set.
tied In my bronchial tubes and no doll
to nurse me. feel that If ! could only
run in at No. 557 Fifth avenue miss
ConneIPs apartment) and get little
getty up would then be o. K. was
Glad to hear from you. Write me.
am the only one here. As ever and
ever.
"Your Big Fat Fool"
,"0etty up" mean cheering up, the de.
PENDANT explained.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01
ADJUSTMENTS AT
LOCAL HOUSES
MURRETTE

Billy Austin, the central figure Of the
new Triangle play, 'Hell-to-Pay' Aus
tin," starring Wilfred Lucas, to be
shown at the Murrette theatre tonight,
is the boss of a big lumber camp in the
Northwest. He Is known as "Hellto-
Pay" because, when his orders are not
carried out, that is exactly what hap
pens. He is very bitter man, but a
just man withal, and when it comes
time for someone to adopt the little
daughter of the camp evangelist who
has lately died, Austin becomes the
guardian by common consent.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01
NAzARENES LAUNCH
REVIVAL CAMPAIGN

Evangelistic services at the First
Pentecostal church OF the Nazarere,
North Fifth and A streets, began last
night under the direction of the TEX
as Cowboy Evangelist" and the local
workers, Rev. and Mrs. A. F. BalsmciT
and the Rev. B. S. Taylor. Rev. c. e.
Roberts has charge of the services. He
is widely known as an evangelist hav-
ing toured the world in that capacity.
Special preparations have been maze
to accommodate the large audiences
which are being attracted to the
church by the presence of the Rev. Mr..
Roberts.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01
CLARION SINGERS COME

EATON, O., Nov. 1.-Preble county
is to receive Thursday visit from the
Clarion Singers" a Prohibition or
ganization Of speakers and singers,
known throughout the country. The
Prohibition cause will be espoused
Irhe first meeting will be held in West
Alexandra at 1880 in the forenoon;
Eaton, 1880, and New Paris, 1880 in
the evening
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01

| 6 omnibus
replacing Financially districts
fighting
Macot joined the board directors Both
the offices of the almost
work Mackworth assists
Rhondda, She director
fewer than nine companies including ey insurance
Spanish Coal
e in bust ness affairs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01
"ARoUND THE TOWN"

E. P. Churchill Onc) the producers
of "The Blow Out" Fraternity Boys
and Girls" "The Movie Kids" whats
Your Hurry" and ''Its Coming Soon,
has prepared another production which
has been named Around the Town"
for which great things are promised.
The book and lyrics were written
by Dave M. Wolff who has several sue
cessful comedies to his credit and the
music by Ray Peabod, composer of
many song hits. Virgil P. Bennett is
staging the entire production and TAX
ing Mr.. BENEFITS dancing numbers in
several of his recent successes as a
criterion, this feature of the show is
assured.
Around the Town." is to be seen
at the Murray theatre starting tomor-
row for three days.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01
GIRLS HELP RECRUIT.

MARION, Ind, Nov. flour pref
ty girls wanted. Apply recruiting Off
GER" Positions are open for just such
girls as described, in the United
States Army recruiting office here
Sergeant Frank Lancing has an idea
that they would make excellent re-
cruiting assistants.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01
AUTO ENTERS SERVICES.

COLUMBUS, Ind, Nov mo one is
safe from the JOY rider. Here they
even invaded the precincts of the
Tabernacle Christian church and took
an automobile belonging to Thomas
Brand.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01
OPEN AID STATION

JEFFERSONyILLE, Ind, Nov. l.
The plant of the American Car and
Foundry Company here has equipped
a first aid station and Miss Francis
McGree, a trained nurse, has been
placed in charge.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01

Paris plans to obtain 100000 cleo
trical horse power by damming the
River Rhone at point 800 miles from
the city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01

The largest meteorite stone actually
known to have fallen to earth weighed
$40 pounds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-11-01

A new building for the department
of the interior at Washington will
cost about 100000.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-17

lstas acting as his agents. The ammu-
milton was taken in wagons TO Villa !
headquarters on the Rio Florido, south
west OF Chihuahua City.
Ammunition manufacturers or deal
ers in the United States who have con-
nived at such delivery of munitions to
this murderous revolutionist are guilty.
blood guilty, of most shameful and un-
pardonable treason TO the country in
which they find shelter, and they deserve
punishment covering their crime. Here
are traitors of the most contemplate
sort; mercy to such as they were crime
against our own flesh and blood who are
now exposed TO the bullets which these
traitors sold TO foreign enemy OF our
own country.
The federal secret service never had
more urgent work than to find out these
men and bring them to book for their
trade in American lives. The secret
service has a long arm; it should oe
stretched to the utmost and not relaxed
until the men guilty of this sordid trea-
son are grasped and held firmly-New
York Evening Sun.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-17
Our Greater Vermont.

Everyone who heard the inspiring adj
dresses at the annual meeting and ban
ouet of the Greater Vermont association
at Montpelier must have been convinced
that a Greater Vermont is already in
existence. Nearly all of the speakers
were either Vermont men or men born
in Vermont, who have achieved greatness
in other fields. Ex-Gov. T.. c. Smith IS
a Vermonter identified with one of the
greatest railroads of the state Gov. c.
w Gates has always been identified with
Vermont. John Barrett, Wendell L.
Stafford and George Harvey are native
Vermonters who have won national and
international regulations and bring great
credit to their native state. Theodore
\. Vail was not born in Vermont but
he has done great work in Vermont and
made the state the largest gift in its
history for educational purposes and
stands as one of the leaders in his bus
mess in this country.
Each of these men had part in the
program of the meeting and each spoke
of the ideals, principles and purposes Of
Vermonters in way that presented the
greater possibilities and development of
lllt iut Nfit
a very forceful presentation of the great
ness of Vermont, a greatness unsur
passed by any state in the union. The
central truth of all this presentation
was the greatness of the principles that
had actuated Vermonters in the past and
that still exists in the little great state. /
Every man who heard their message /
must have gained larger vision of what
his state really is, stronger faith in its
future and a stronger determination 10 /
live his part in state that will stand |
for justice, for courage and for devotion 1
10 public welfare. 1t was great meet
ing and will have great influence on
the whole state.-St. Johnsbury Caledo.
man.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-17
ANTIQUITY OF THE HARP.
The instrument Was In Use In Egypt
5000 Years Aqo

5000 Years Ago.
The very first authentic record OF
/ the harp, predating even the Greek
myth of Orpheus, although it is very
hard indeed to assign dates to myths,
Is obtained from the discovery OF
Egyptian harps, not unlike the modern
In general design, bearing dates OF
5000 years ago, or 500 years before
Craftine made his harp of willow.
Old Irish chronicles are full of inter
esting references to the harp and its
functions. Let us select the compare.
lively modern date of 11S A. D.-mod.
ern indeed when we consider Craftine,
which contains these lines from
poem describing the tragic death OF
Curio MacDaire. king of West Munster
at the period of the Incarnation. They
are addressed to Ferceirtne, the kings
chief minstrel:
Make amusement for us O'Donnbo.
Because thou <rt the best minstrel in
At pipes or tubes and at harps and at
poems.
And at traditions and at the royal stories
of Er1nn.
This extract will serve to show the
versatility of the harper of the Mac
Daire. He seems 10 have taken the
place which a whole opera company
fills at the present day, including the
orchestra and the composer of the mu'
sic and the writer of the libretto.-New |
York Post
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-17
Dangers of Most Fly Poisons.

In Farm and Fireside is an article tell
ing of the dangers to human beings il
many hy poisons.
Most of them contain arsenica dead
ly and rapid poison. In view of the ex-
tent to which such poison is kept in sauc-
ers about many houses during fly time
let us bear in mind that the pranks OF
children never cease. In the past two
years ~ cases are on record of children
being poisoned by playfully drinking the
contents of saucers set out for flies.
Some of the children died, but most
of them, having prompt medical treat
ment, recovered. Michigan now has a
law regulating the sale OF fly poisons.
But a matter of this kind is often sue
cessfully COPIED with il the attention OF
intelligent people is simply called to the
danger. We are hot condemning fly pois-
ons, but simply urge care in keeping
them out of the reach Of youngsters"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-17
CHANGED HIS MIND.
Andrew Lang Didn't Like Stevenson
When They First Met.

Andrew Lang was the unyielding
enemy of everything that savored of
decadence. He particularly disliked the
affected young aesthetics of the 1905.
And. although he came, as the world
knows, to be the devoted friend Of
Robert Louis Stevenson, his first i'm
pressions OF him were most unfavora-
bic, for he mistook him for an aes-
thete of the aesthetics.
In his book "On the Trail Of Steven
son" Clayton Hamilton gives a record
of Andrew Lang's account Of his first
glimpse of Stevenson. Andrew Lang,
It seems, practiced the conversation
economy associated chiefly with the
name of the late Alfred Jingle, Esq.
Mr.. Lang said-and Mr. Hamilton jot-
ted 1t down Immediately after In the
London Underground-these things:
"Mentone promenade. Saw him com
ing. Didn't like him. Long cape.
Long hair. Queer hat. - queer
Hands-w white, bony, beautiful. Didn't
like the cape. Didn't like the hair.
Looked like aesthetic. Never
liked aesthetics Can't stand them.
Talked well. Saw that. Still seemed
another aesthetic Colvin had discover
ed. Didn't IKE him. Didn't like him
at all. Later-oh, yes-but |
needn't tell you that. Didn't like him
at first. Took time"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-07-17
CURRENT COMMENT
vermont's Splendid Crop Showing.

The splendid showing of Vermont as
regards the condition OF its crops, as de-
tailed elsewhere, means that the farmers
of this state will reap a harvest this
year that will bring bigger returns in
money than for many years. This means
added prosperity for the state, for de-
spite the great amount OF manufacturing
done in Vermont 1t is primarily an agri-
cultural state and the prosperity Of this
class of its inhabitants means much to
the rest. The predominance of the state
in the growing of alfalfa, especially as
this is supposed to be western product,
is merely another indication of the fact
that Vermont can and does do many
things better than the originators of
these things. For long time it was
thought that the irrigated sections of
the West would never relinquish their
claim to superiority in alfalfa growing,
but scientific farming methods, coupled
with abundant rainfall and as good soil
as anywhere in the country, are showing
Vermonters that it is not necessary to
yield the palm to any section except as
regards semi-tropical products.--Wil-
mington Times.