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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-24
RUSSIANS AND HOUMANIANS
CONTINUE TO RETREAT
BY Associated Press.

p. PETROGRAD. October % tvia Lon
dom .-Thc Russian and Eoumanian
troops in DohrudJa arc continuing TO
retreat. the War OuiCc announced to-
day. They are Offering stubborn re-
,istance TO, Field Marsha! Won Mack
cnsen's atrfS.. =
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Chnrlcs III. IInincs

Especial to The Times Dispatch
SALISBURY. y, c.. October "a.
mares ~: Holmes. It well-known citi
zen OF Salisbury. died at his home her.
inns afternoon. following i, tong illueax
surviving are wife. one son. ono
laughter, two brothers ana four sls,ers
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BRITISH SATISFACTORILY
:. ESTABLISHING POSITIONS
fBy Associated Press. ]

LONDON. october 23--"During the
night there was considerable enemy
Smelling against our front between lie
Sars and Gueudcvourt." says to-days
official announcement.
our troops now occupy tho near
lip of the two micn craterS formed "
the enemy yesterday At the bluff
stsouth OF lpres), ana arc satisfac-
torily establishing their positions"
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George II. AAInnrn.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
iEATllSN1f.LE VA, October pa
George u. Vinegar. Of Lancaster Coun-
" aEeu aoont seventy-fvc years. died
at MS home i'll Poplar Neck on Sunday
ne Is survived by his wife, two SONS
walter and Aaron, and two daughters,
Mrs. Luther PaSuuith and Mrs. Frank
George, all residents OF Lancaster
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ATTACKS REPULSED WITH
SANCTUARY LOSSES
TBy Aasocinte,l prcssl

! BY AHsOCInteU Ilcss.1
BERLIN, October % (via London).-
Attacks launched by British ana French
forces against the German positions
between lie Sars and Rancourt, i'm the
Sornmc region, were rcDulscd yesterday
with sangunary losses says the Of
hc!al statement issued to-day by the
German army headquarters. ON the
north bank OF the Sommc the trcmcn-
dous artillery battle was continued yes
terday.
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NIrs. MYRTLE RuI,rrisnn

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
FAYETTEVILLE. VA, October o.
Mrs. Myrtle Robertson, wife OF y. IT..
Robertson. of Palma, died on Wcdnes
Day At the home of her parents. in
Midu!escN county, whore she had gone
Tor snort stay. Mrs. Robertson was
twenty-four years of age. and had been
married only year. BESIDES her
parents, she is survived by her husband
and an infant child.
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months ago. In Toronto.

months ago, In Toronto.
Mrs Waterman was the daughter OF
Mr., and Mrs. Arthur a. Rankin. who,
Tor II number of years. resided Ia
LyhchburS. but Tor some years have
beeh living I'm Roanoke. The body will
10 brought here Tomorrow for burial
In the family lot ut Spring Hill Gene
terry.
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HUGHES AT MONTCLAIR
GBv Associated Press. I

EN NHSo'iat"' f'r"SS.
MONTCLAfIt. y. J., October Ga
Charles Il. Hughes spent to-day quietly
here. He took Il long walk in Tn. fore
noon. and went for an automobile ride
in the afternoon.
The Republican nominee also found
time 20 go over CORES pondcncc and to
do some work on the speeches he Will
make In the next two weeks
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-24
Mrs. Nnnnrc q. Fnr,I,,,x.

n TSPccThI 20 The Times Dispute CHI
PETERSBURG. VA, October ga
Mrs. Mamie .. 1'arthing died ut an carly
hour this morning ut the homo of her
son. John O.. I'arthing. In Brown street
She was eighty-flve years old. Beside.
her son, she leaves brother. Louis
Ogden, OF South Richmond
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-24

Especial to The Times dispatch.
LiNcHBCitG. VA, October %
James n. Patterson. aged forty years.
died suddenly this morning ut his home
in South Lynchburg. lie was n mem =
Der OF Red Cross Council Junior Order
United American Mechanics. of Lynch
burg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-24

Iaiiey. of 'Latonia. Iiy. and ~ Sidney
Taliey. OF Far Rockaway. n. y.
The funeral services will be SonducI-
Ell at 10 O'Clock on Wednesday morn
ing In Sacred Heart Cathedral. In
tcrment will he made i'm Mt Calvary
Cemetery.
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.AmntIn CrnnA,inlr

ISpccial 20 The Times Dispatch.l
iiEATliSNILLE. VA. October os.-
austin Croasdale died of pneumonia
Thursday ut the home of his brother
Captain benjamin a. Croasdalc. In
rover Lancaster County. lie was about
hity-ciGht years ola. Iutcrmcnt va
in the Baptist Cemetery at White
Stone.
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Mrs. Frank II. waterman,

lfNCHBURG. VA, October .3-A
telegram received here announces the
death yesterday ut Toronto. Canada. on
sunday morning, OF Mrs. Frank T..
a'crnan. Il native and former resi-
dent OF this city. who had been living
since her marriage. about eighteen
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: DEATHS
.-S....---,,..
A.~lSE, ID

,a.WiS -Mpi"d; Is, hsr rcsi,Isnee. ,.lio woej
a.1dhnsbter OF Mr. and Airs Horny i Misc
Funethl from BenrdiCtiLe College Ci.,,.I
sfiMEDNESIAY - 1850 \
s-,cI,rBS;-pied, "a her ,Iesidenge, sl5 Norm
~,Temth At 1856 A.. ~. MRS ANNIE i:
~ Funeral notice later. V '''' "he
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-10-24
ALLIES NOT READY
TO DISCUSS PEACE
TERMS, SAYS GREY
Continued from First Pagc)

/ putc must he referred to a conference
or The Hague. that the Belgian treaty
must DO observed. there would have
| been no war.
CANNOT SPEND TIME
I THINKING ABOUT FUTURE
Nations lighting for their existence,
with daily increasing prospects Of see
ing that If they stop short OF victory
they stop short Of everything for
which they are struggling. cannot be
expected to spend much time thinking
about wha, might happen after victory
is secured But the neutrals can do
IL ! observe that not only President
Wilson. but Mr.. Hughes. is support,np
n league started. not with the object
oe interfering with the belligcrents
In this war, but which will do it's Dart
IN making peace secure In the future
1T is "a work Of neutral countries to
which we should all look with favor
ana hope. Only. VIC Ipust bear this In
mind: II the nations after the war are
able to do something effective by
binding themselves with the common
OBJECT of preserving peace, they must
II" prepared to undertake not more
'han they arc able to uphold by force.
and to sec, when the time Of crisis
comes. that it Is upheld by force.
The question We must ask them In,
VIII YOU pay UP when the time comcs?'
IL is not merely the sign manual of
PRESIDENTS and s"vcreiens that Is really
Ia make that worth while; 1t must also
have behind II Parliamcnts and ma
tional sentiments.
Surprising the conditions Of 1914
occur again and there il such u league
~ existence. Everything will depend
upon whether national sentiment he
hind IL Is so pcrmcntcd by the lessons
OF TINS war as TO compel each nation,
as matter OF vital interest. to keep
peace other than by force"
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
GEORGETOWN LAW MEN
ORGANIZE CONGRESS

The Carroll Law Club of George
town University Law School last night
divided its members into groups to be
known as committees and the Carroll
Congress was formed.
Standing committees were appointed
as follows: Ways and means, E. T.
Hogan. T. A. Clarke, and J. NJ Dervin;
rules. South Trimble. jr.. ]. J. ODay.
and F. D. Faulkner; naval affairs, r.
NJ. White, N. T. Landreau, and B.
Shlesinger; insular affairs. T Degan
and c. E Smith; rivers and harbors, ].
Carrig, e. Sweeney. and W. c. Brooker;
judiciary, T. H. Healy, 6. Elliott, and
J. p. Kelley; foreign relations, J. M.
Dervin, T: Degnan, and E. Wright; Dis
trict of Columbia, ]. ]. O'Day. G. Ell
lott, and w. Aiken; agriculture, r.
Yelverton and ]. Aelie; interstate COM
msrce, ]. P. Kelley and T. II. Healy;
labor. T. G. Walsh. D. Riordan. and
T. A. Lane; appropriations, F. D.
Faulkner. H. Lswler. and South Trim
BILE, jr.: military affairs. T. A. Clarke.
F. J. Ogle. and B. Reidy; banking and
currency, l. Lawler and r. Ehrman-
traut.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
FIGHT FOR CONTROL
OF HOUSE COMMENCES

The fight for control Of the House In
the Sixty-fifth Congress was begun here
yesterday. With both Republicans and
Democrats. just short Of a majority in
the next House, efforts to control the
votes of Progressive, Prohibition, and in
dependent members In the ballots which
will organize the lower body were ap-
parent as Representatives began TO sr-
rive here.
Speaker Champ Clark came back to
Washington in a rather taciturn mood,
after the strain OF q long campaign. Ac
declines to hazard any estimate a. to
who would control the next House, but
his friends at once began . campaign
to win over the votes Of independents
in the Sixty-fifth Congress.
The Speaker was evidently prepared
for a strenuous campaign for his re-
election. and he was determined not TO
concede the next House to the Re-
publicans.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
SYRUP OF figs
FOR CROSS, SICK
FEVERISH Child
If Little Stomach Is Sour, Liver
Torpid or Bowels
Closged.

Mothers can rest easy after givins
California Syrup of Figs" because in
few hours all the clogged-up waste
sour bile and fermenting food gently
moves out of the bowels, and you have
a well, playful child again. Children
simply will not take the time from
play to empty their bowels, and they
become tightly packed, liver gets slug.
gish and stomach disordered
When cross. feverish, restless, see
II tongue is coated. then give this de-
licious fruit laxative" Children love
it, and it can not cause injury Nc
difference what ails your little one
IL full of cold. or q sore throat,
diarrhoea, stomach-ache. bad breath
remember. a gentle inside cleansing
should always be the first treatment
given Full directions for babies
children of all ages and grown-ups
are printed on each bottle.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups
Ask your druggist for q 50-cent bot
tie Of California Syrup Of Figs." then
look carefully and see that II is made
by the California Fig Syrup Com
pany." We make no smaller size.
Hand back with contempt any other
rs syrup.--Ady.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
NATIONAL BANQUET FOR
SIMON WOLF ARRANGED

Prominent guests from every State
in the Union are to take part in a ma
tional reception and banquet in honor
of Simon Wolf. of Washington. 1t is
TO be held at the Hotel Savoy, New
York, Thursday evening, November 2s.
The banquet is to take the form of
q national testimonial in commemora-
tion of Simon VOLTS S0th birthday.
and as a public tribute to his half CEN
tury of service as humanitarian,
statesman, and patriot.
The arrangements are under aus
pices of the Hebrew Sheltering and
Immigrant Aid Society of America,
Judge Leon Sanders. president, on
whose behalf in aid of the immigrant
Mr.. Wolf has rendered great service,
and q special committee of which
Harry F1schel il chairman.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15

ernment has a coal contract with the
commercial Coal Company which cannot
the demand because OF the shortage Of
cars.
II coal cannot be bought In the open
market. Mr.. Hargrave says, some Of the
schools must be closed. Some buildings
are already without coal. and for several
days they have been drawing from the
surplus supply Of other schools. such 4
practice can not be kept up very long.
This is particularly true because of the
predicted coal wave.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
SCHOOLS MUST CLOSE
UNLESS COAL ARRIVES
Recent Shipments Only Partially Re.
lieve Serious Situation.

More than one-half of the public schools
Of Washington must close by the end Of
this week unless the District government
can get more coal.
A carload Of coal. or about 20 tons. ar
rived here yesterday afternoon. On Mon
day 50 tons were received. These ship
ments only slightly relieved the coal
famine.
Unless more coal comes here today Pur-
chasing Agent Marion c. Hargrove VIII
advertise for bids. He believes that he
can get coal In the open market In this
way to supply the schools until regular
shipments are made. The District gov
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
Purely Personal

Capt. James Marshall Petty, Twelfth
infantry, U. 8. A. Is visiting In WASH
ington, en- route to join his regiment in
Nogales. Arfz
DR.. Ira w. Dennison has returned from
visit in Mystic. Conn.
Mrs. Jay z. Horer has returned to
Washington. after a visit. In New York.
Norman F. Bassaell. Of the District,
has been appointed to a position in the
Bureau of Animal Industry
! P. T. Pygatt, of the Customs Bureau
of Manila, is in Washington on a visit.
C. ]. Crawley has gone to Hutchison,
kas., for short visit.
Robert L. Ewing has returned to the
city after visit in Nation, Ill
William F. Stern has been appointed to
a clerical position in the Navy Depart
ment.
Jacob Pyrrah. of the Treasury Depart
ment. has returned to the city after a
visit In Minerville. Pa.
Senator and Mrs. Weeks have returned
to the city from their home in Massa-
chusetts and are stopping at the New
Willard.
Senator K. D. McKellar, of Tennessee,
arrived in Washington yesterday. He is
at the New Willard.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Thomas O. Self
ridge have returned to Washington after
visit of several weeks in Atlantic City.
Miss Helen Claxton will leave for Phil
adelphia this week to be a guest of a
house party and to attend the Cornell
Pennsylvania game Saturday.
Miss winsome Montgomery. daughter
of Bishop Montgomery Of England, has
gone to Baltimore after visit in this
city.
Mrs. Thomas NJ. Cathard is visiting at
White Sulphur Springs.
c. E. Miller returned to washington
from a several weeks vacation.
James Kuchta has been appointed a
clerk In the Bureau of Construction, Navy
Department, at 1900 a year.
S. NJ. Cutler, of Washington. has left
on two weeks visit to his home in
Indiana.
oseph S. Van Arsdale is visiting in
Somerville, N. J..
| E. c. Hooper has returned to WASH
ington from a visit to Newark, N. ].
Mr.. Wilkus, a clerk IN the office of the
Comptroller of the Currency, has been
transferred to the Forest Service and as
signed to field duty in Colorado.
Joseph A. Burk recently returned to
his home in Ohio after spending several
months in this city.
Miss Elizabeth McReynolds arrived In
Washington Sunday evening, after spend
ing the weekend in New York with rela-
tives.
DR.. James NJ. Moser has returned to
the city after spending some time in
Maryland.
Joe Penn, a graduate of George WASH
ington University. has left for the West,
where he expects to take a government
position.
C. A. Provost. Of Washington, Is reg
lstered at the Grand Hotel. New York
City.
George c. Payne has been transferred
from the Postofice Department to the
Treasury Department
Mrs. Charles r. Seal has gone to Hamp-
ton, Va, to attend the wedding Of Miss
Ruth Custis.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
WOOLLEY TREASURER
If BURKE IS PROMOTED

Following the return to Washington OF
United States Treasurer John Burke
from North Dakota. where he was de-
feated for the Senate by Senator Nc
Cumber, reports were current yester-
day that President Wilson is considerins
appointing him to the bench OF the Fed
eral Court He is an able and experience
ed lawyer.
On the heels of this report comes an
other to the effect that Robert W. Wool
ley, director of the mint, is slated to
fill the post Of United States Treasurer
Mr.. Woolley was publicity agent for the
Democratic National Committee
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
CARROLL GRAYSON GAIT
TAKES LIFE BY POISON
Swallows Us Grains Of Mercury. Dy-
ing Half Hour Later in Hospitala.

Carroll Grayson Gait, son OF the late
William A. Gait. OF the firm Of Gait 4
Brother, was taken to Emergency Hos
pital yesterday morning suffering from
bichloride of mercury poisoning and died
within half an hour Of his arrival there.
IT want to de-" was the only answer
Gait made in response to questioningl
Fully 125 grains Of the poison were
taken by Young Gait, in the opinion Of
DR.. sanderson. OF the Emergency stan,
who attempted to revive him.
Carroll Calf was q years old and re-
sided with his mother, Mrs. William A,
Gait, at 8 Oxford street. Chevy Chase,
He was In the ofiices Of the United States
Poster Company shortly before taking
the poison and displayed the bottle Of
tablets In such manner that friends
took them from him. Later the bottle
vas returned and he left the Offices.
A few minutes later he returned and
his friends saw from the coloration oi
his tongue that he had swallowed the
poison. He told them Of his act and
descended the stirway to the saloon oper.
ated by Luther McNillen.
McMillen. who was In the place, noticed
the mans strange behavior and asked
him what was wrong.
II have taken poison" he said. "ssnt
for an ambulance"
When DR.. Sanderson arrived in the
ambulance he discovered the mans con.
dition was critical and hurried him e
the hospital. where strenuous efforts wert
made to save his life, but to no avail
His mother was notified. but reached hil
bedside only after death. A. brother-in.
law was the only relatives at his side be.
fore he died.
Carroll Gait was q graduate Of the
University of Virginia In 1872 he mar.
ried Miss Anna Russell. a prominent
belle of Washington society. October
|, last Mrs. Gait entered divorce proceed
mgs against her husband.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
West still Prosperous

New York. Nov. h-.'The West 10 more
prosperous than ever before" said Rober,
&c. Lovett. chairman Of the Union Pacific
trans-ccntinental tour. 81 think the rail.
roads are assured Of good things for sew.
eral months"
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
Neglecting Your
Health?

When everybody lived outdoors kid
ney diseases were unknown. Lungs,
skin and kidneys worked together to
keep the blood fresh and pure. Nova
days the thinkers, the writers, the store
and office employees, the housewives
and other indoor workers get too little
fresh air, exercise, rest, and sleep. The
kidneys weaken. Backache, headache,
nervousness, rheumatism and urinary
disorders become daily trials. Neglect
causes many fatal case of Bright
disease: Don't delay. Use Doan's Kid
ney Pills.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
TEACHERS ORGANIZE.
Form Permanent Committee ,
Work Tor Retirement Law.

The central committee on teachers re-
tirement met yesterday afternoon in the
Franklin School and formed permanent
organization. Miss r. =. Stanley wai
elected president. The committee IL COM
prised OF representatives Of all public
schools Of Washington and members Of
the Board Of Education.
The retirement bill was discussed and
several minor changes in the wording
We're made. but the meaning was not
altered. Among the officials present were
superintendent Of Schools Ernest l.
Thurston, his assistant, Stephen e
Kramer, William T. Galliher and Susie
Root Rhodes.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
lDOAN'S TRH5Y| PIfHs
l. soc at all Drug Stores
FosterMnburn Co. props Buffalo. NY
FOR TIRED
NERVOUS WOMEN
A Simple, Non-secret Rem
edy Which We Recon-
mend.


Bellefontaine, ohio-"I wish every
tired, weak, nervous woman could
have Vinol, for never spent any
money In my life that did me 90 much
good as that ! spent for vinol. ! was
weak, tired, worn-out and nervous,
and Vinoi made me strong, wen and
vigorous after everything else had
failed to help me, and ! can now do
my hcusework with pleasure. e."-Mrs.
j. F. Lamborn.
VinoI which contains beef and cod
liver peptonss, iron and manganese
peptonates, and glycerophosphates,
sharpens the appetite, aids digestion,
manner creates strength.
That 70 why We guarantee Vino1.
o'Donnell's Drug Store, so4 r St, N.
w, and other Washington drug stores
that display the Vlnol sign.--Adv.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
A Washington Experience:

Joseph F. Phipps, city fireman, resld- :
Il exposed myself to the weather and
think that was what affected my kid
neys and caused backache last winter
and tried to straighten up sharp pains
caught me in the small of my back.
The action of my kidneys was irregu-
cured me-"
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
GIVE AWAY 90 INVENTIONS.
Government Scientists Donate Re
sulfs of Work to Pubife.

Twenty-nine valuable inventions and
discoveries made by scientists OF the De-
partment Of Agriculture have been dedi-
Gated to the public during the last fiscal
year. according to the annual report Of
the solicitor.
In accordance with the policy of the
department.. its workers, when they dis
cover valuable processes or devices, OBJ
saln wnat u popularity known as pub
ilc-service patent. the chief purpose Of
which is to prevent anyone else from
patenttng the invention. This insures to
the public the free use of these processes
and devices which have been developed
at public expense In connection with the
inyestisational work Of the department.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
SON SUCCEEDS FATHER.

Tree Departments.
Clifford Lanham yesterday was named
by the District Commissioners as head
OF the Department of Trees and Park
ings, which office was held by his father,
the late Trueman Lanham. The new ap-
pointee has held the position of assistant
superintendent of trees and parking Of
the District.
The position which he vacates has not
been filed.
Wheat binders in the Kansas fields are
being operated by women.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
Pope May Rsbuke Germany.

Paris, Nov. A-Dispatches from Rome
today said that the Pope Is preparing to
protest to Germany against the whole
sale deportation OF Belgians.
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15

woven into the tops Of women's stock
ings that q Pennsylvanian has patented
The Washington herald., 1916-11-15
Bombard aermsn Bss.

London, Nov. M--British naval asro-
planes bombardsd the German naval base
a. ostend. Belgium. ON Sunday and also
atty announced tonight
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-13
COACH LIST IS
NOTCUTDOWN

As forecast "Wednesday In The
Star. no action regarding the selec-
tlon OF a football coach at L. OF ".
was taken at "Wednesday nights
meeting OF the board. The appoint
ment has been postponed week In
order 10 give the committee having
charge OF the selection a chance to
sif, the applications down To n pos
sibis two or three.
Those being prominently men
toned for the place include Elmer
Henderson. coach OF broadway
high. Dr. Sweetland and Wayne
Sutton. Dobio'A assistant
This il the talk OF the campus.
The members of the board and com.
mittec In charge have steadfastly
refused 20 give out any information
regarding n possible selection.
II became known Wednesday that
GIL pohie WAS more anxious 10 Sc
cure the appointment al Wisconsin,
than was generally known here In
fact. Dobie has been making siren.
nous efforts to land the position In
the East.
Word was also received from Wis.
conSin that the football coach ques.
ton has narrowed down 10 two first
choice candidates Dohie and Mack.
lin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-01-13
NO bitches IN
THE BIC FIGHT

NEW YORK. Jan. i3.-Tex Rick.
ard intimated today that his pro,
posal for Jess Willard Frank
Moran bout here March 3. Is going
thru without a hitch. The pro-
moter OF the Jeffries-Johnson bout
expects 10 receive word AZ any
time from Chicago that Willard has
signed the articles of agreement.
Willard will be required TO de.
posit n guarantee OF $4,000 as soon
as he signs the articles. The pro-
meters have agreed 10 have the en-
tire amount OF the purse in the
hands OF stake holders IS hours be-
fore the fight
Richards would give no definite
statement rs to where the bout will
be held. II r. known that Madison
Square Garden. a large theatre and
q big structure formerly used as a
car barn are being considered.