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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-14

Petrograd, Aug. l4.-Along the Cali
clan front the Russian sweep continues
unchecked, the official announcement Of
to-day states Further gains have been
made on the upper Sereth. In the re-
gion of middle Stripa and koropice the
Austrians are being pursued by the Rus
slams who have reached the northern
bank Of the Dniester river before Ma
riampol.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-08-14

Rome, Aug l4.-The Italian troops
continued yesterday to push the Aus
trian troops back on the Carso plateau
and east Of hill 2l2 have pierced another
stronghold of hostile entreuchments.
About eight hundred prisoners have been
captured by the Italians, says the official
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-16
maryland GUARD
SEE HOMECOMING
interpret Various Events to
Mean Their Early Return
From Border.

EAGLE PASS. Tex. Sept. 1s.--Hsarts
Of the Maryland militiamen on the Mex
lean border today engaged IN an eight
cen. mile hike under full field equipment.
are being iightened by the belief that
they are soon TO be recalled to their
homes.
The Maryianders, along with several
other regiments Of guardsmen and reg
uisrs. are returning to Eagle Pass from
Indio ranch. where they went Thursday
on q maueuver.
Belief that they are to be shortly re-
called was inspired by the announce
ment that General Gather. the brigade
commander, had been requested by Gen.
eral sibley department commander. To
estimate the number OF cars that would
be required to transport his men back To
their mobilization camp. in Maryland
On top Of this came an announcement
that two Tennessee regiments had been
ordered to Eagle Pass.
The fact that Il was later learned that
General Gather had only been asked
the same question put TO heads OF other
State organizations has not dampened
the hopes OF the Marylanders.
Yesterday at Indio ranch the First and
Fifth Regiments engaged in a lively
sham battle. the pontoon division threA
bridges over a small river, and cavalry
and artillery charged to their hearts'
delight. Last night the boys gathered
about great campfres and sang South
ern melodies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-16
Why Most GuardSn1en
Want TO Go to Border
Many Admit Enlisting Only for Chance of the Trip.
Others Seek Experience of Camp-One Is
Eager to Hunt Jack Rabbits.

taken invariably BY the older and more
experienced militiamen. In the ranks
OF tho national guard OF the District
are q number Of men who have served
as many az six and seven enlistments.
and many who have been In the regular
army. Military life has become Q resu-
lar occupation with them, and the trip
Will be all In the days work to them"
IN TIE life they have chosen az pro-
The stay on the border makes the
prospect OF trip to the border interest,"
ing for come few militiamen who are
%Srs nsy ssn the nS n.Sns
dead broke" as they express Il, q week
after the day they are paid. While this
10 q direct result Of q tendency to spend
their money while they have Il. there
result Of living so near Warrington.
On the border the men have an idea
there won't be much chance to spend
their money, a. the nearest town will
camp zoo as 70 v s1s xsry often Be ,r sd
er than they are at ordway.
Would "Hunt Jack Rabbits.''
Individuals among the guardsmen
questioned hold their own ideas con-
corning the pleasure, and benefit to be
derived from Q trip to tho Mexican
border. One man stated seriously that
what interested him about the trip was
that he would be able to hunt jack
rabbits down there. have always
heard there are . plenty Of them In
that part Of the country" he said. and
II can get few days furlough I am
going after them. and get bag full"
Another man Eaid. although he would
look forward to the sights he would see.
his main desire was to say he had been
outside the United States. 81 know some
militiamen. got into trouble about going
over the border" he said, but II I
can arrange Il I am going to 60 to the
border. and walk across into Mexico.
been outside the United States"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-16

Every officer and enlisted man now
IN the District mobilization camp near
Fort Myor 10 certain that when that
organisation reaches the border. camp
will be made similar to the one they
now occupy. and the program OF the
days work" will be nearly Identical
with that followed each day near Fort
Myer..
Many men now in the guard enlisted
with the desire to see active campaign
ing on the Mexican border and really
have n chance to do little fighting"
Others have enlisted since the period
when relations with Mexico reached q
crisis, and they enlisted knowing there
would be no national guard organixa-
tion: called into service against any
Nevertheless, with very few excep-
lions. every man in camp at Fort Myer
r. anxious 70 get to the border. and
tam amount Sass ee e T esKns from ss
militiamen.
Why the Desire to Go?
The question: why do you wish to
go to the border?" today brought many
answers from the militiamen.
The majority answered that the trip
was the sole thing that led them to
enlist.
1T Ia not often q man sets chance
to travel nearly to the Pacific ocean in
sleeping car" one man said. with
out having to pay railroad fare II
hardly ever happens that a man 70 able
to take such q trip and have all his
food. That's why want to 20 to the
border, to see the country, and be able
to say I have been there"
Another thing which appealed to q
great many OF the miiitiamen question
gained through belonging TO n military
Organisation encamped In historic and
interesting country. The sights they
will see az well as the interesting ex-
periences they are sure to have. holds
a fascination for many Of the younger
soldiers.
There 10 still another point Of view
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-16
GUARD FAMILIES NEED
CLOTHES FOR SCHOOL
Federal Money Not Yet Avail.
abIe-SpeciaI Appeal for
One Family Made.

Although the appropriation providing
for the relief Of families dependent upon
District guardsmen now In camp has
been passed. the money will not be
available for several days. ..
To properly care for all needy fami-
lies. the citizens Welfare Association
must have $500. The fact that school
will soon open Is given as a cause for
q special appeal.
One family in particular 10 in un-
usually straitened circumstances.
There are five children In the family.
and all Of them need clothes to wear
to school. A girl ten years of age.
three boys. sixteen. nine. and seven
years. of age. respectively, and baby
two years, were dependent upon an
older brother who 10 now on the bor-
der. Any aid for them will be re-
ceived at the associations office In
the Munsey Building.
The woman who desired a position
as clerk has been Employed by a
Washington business man at a salary
that will enable her to live comfort
ably until her sons return.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-16
Lined Up on Parade Ground
for Monthly Inspection by
Officers.
HOPE OF TRIP WANING
Men Growing SkeptlcaI Over
Delay In Receipt Of Entraln-
ING Orders.

& Tue monthly field inspection OF the
District National Guard was held to-
day on the Fort Mycr parade ground.
y After an hour spent In cleaning guns.
shining shoes. and otherwise "sprucing
up" the men Of the Third Regiment
were marched to the parade ground,
whore they were lined up in company
formation.
Z, At q note from the bugle, the men
set about unstrapping the packs from
their backs. and in ten minutes a little
tented city sprang up on the parade
ground. Standing in front of their
shelter tents, the men were inspected
as TO equipment; and personal appear
ance.
Battery A. Of the Field Artillery, and
Troop A, OF the cavalry were likewise
marched to a position near their per-
manent encampment, where they pitch
ed their shelter tents and were inspect
cd ny their organization commanders.
Inspecting Officers.
Brig. Gen. william z. Harvey. Col.
Giendie p. Young. and Lieut.. Col. An
ton Stephan. inspected the Third Regi-
ment. while Capt. J. II. Washburn and
Capt. L. c. Voght inspected the troop
OF cavalry and the battery. respectively.
All organization commanders pro-
nounced their commands to be In an
excellent condition. from q military
ofricers and men of the District mi
litia are growing. cynical over the delay
In the receipt OF orders from the De-
partment OF the East. Many men as
sert 1t means they will never reach the
border. although some of the officers
still are clinging to the hope that the
orders will arrive early next week.
General Harvey stated today that
so far as he has been able to learn
no, changes have been made in the
mont to send the District suardsmen
to the border, although he was un-
able to get any official statement to
One high officer OF the District
militia is quoted as saying:
IF we are mustered out now after
being held in camp nearly three
months there Will be no use in hav-
ing such an organization as the. Dis
mustered out, not a single man, al
far as / have been able to learn
would care to enlist again should
there be a call for men. II we. are
f n1s sent to the HGr fss, IN very shor,
been betrayed"
STAFF Officers Captured"
No official decision was given rs to
Inc VICTORIOUS battalion In yesterday
war game. The position of the Sec
ond Battalion was finally found by
the Third. but a heavy downpour OF
rain put a stop to the battle" and
all three organizations marched back
to camp.
Features of the war maneuvers were
the capture of q scouting party OF
the First and the surprise and cap.
ture of Col. Glendie B. Young, Lieut.
Col. Anton Stephan, and other offi.
oers by another outpost Of the same
organization.
The "prisoners" report that the,
received excellent treatment, and
were accorded every privilege Of pris.
oners Of war by their captors.
The Rev. H. l. Stewart, assisted b.
duct religious services at the Y. NJ
G. A; tent at Camp ordway tonight
and tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-16
MARRIAGE PIRATES
LURK NEAR BUREAU
New York Asks for Policeman to
Protect Couples.

NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-some Of the
dangers Of the old marriage chapel
in the city hall still Turk about the
marriage license bureau in the munich
pal building. where City Clerk p. J..
Scully and his stan now have the power
to officiate at the nuptial ceremonies.
board OF estimate that a uniformed
policeman be assigned to the bureau.
It was said foreign couples had been
subjected to insult, and offers of per-
forming bogus marriages. for fee, had
been made. The matter was referred
to Mayor Mitchell. with power to act.
The request will probably be granted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-16
Urges Waiting Station
And More Bureau Cars

Suggesting that a waiting station be
established at Fourteenth and B streets
southwest. and that additional cars be
operated to the Bureau Of Engraving
and Printing. the Agricultural Depart
ment and the Office OF the Auditors
Is made by Mrs. Ella j. Carter. an en-
ploye Of the later office In a letter re-
ceived by the Public Utilities Commits
sion today.
Mrs. Carter says that In Indictment
weather the employees are seriously in
The letter will be referred to the WASH
ington Railway and Electric Company.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-16
u. S. Cruiser to Bring
Hebrews From Palestine

Many requests from American He
brews are reaching the State Depart
ment for aid In getting their relatives
out OF jana, n Palestine seaport, the
Der will embark on the United States
cruiser Des Moines. which reaches
there In a few days. aMny OF the re-
quests are being presented through Con-
gresham Isaac Sieeel OF New York
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-15
OMAHA WIDOW SUES
FOR WAGES FOR SON
Farms Lad OF to Iowa Farmer
When Destitute and Then
Asks Pay.
OMAHA LAWYER IN CASE

When you take boy into your
home and treat him as you would
your own child, are you legally liable
il you don't pay wages to him?
Mrs. Matte Manka OF Omaha is
suing Thomas Gallagher OF Clarion,
Ia, for failure to pay her son, Leslie,
a minor, who has stayed with the Gal
lagher family since December II, 1918
The case will come up in Wright
county's district court Wednesday.
Attorney D. H. Sheehan of Omaha,
who represents the defendant. says an
ad in The Bee induced Mr.. Gallagher
to invite Leslie to live with him. Mrs
Manka~at that time announced in the
paper that she was widow. unable
to support her two children and
wanted one OF them placed in a good
home. Leslie is now lo years old.
Mrs. Manka> not only asks the
court to compel the foster-father of
her boy to pay Leslie some wages,
but she also demands that a gun,
which is now in the Gallagher home.
be given to her son. Mr., Gallagher
contends that he let Leslie take the
gun several times to go hunting, but
argues that these permissions do not
constitute ownership,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-15
JAPAN AND RUSSIA
PROTEST CONCESSION
Chinese Railroad and Canal to
Be Built by Americans May
Be Tied Up.
JAPANESE CLAIM RIGHTS

Peking, Oct. l4-Japan and Russia
entered protests today against conces-
sions for railway and canal construc-
ton i'll China which have been granted
TO Americans.
Prince Nicholas Koudacheff, the
Russian minister to China, lodged a
protest at the Chinese foreign office
against the proposed American rail-
road from Feng-Cheng, Shansi prov
ince, to Lanchow-Fu in Kansu prov
ince, alleging that the Chinese min
lister in Petrograd promised verbally
eighteen years ago that Russia should
have the privilege of building railways
in the vicinity of Mongolia.
The disputed line is to run for a
distance of approximately 400 miles.
The agreement entered into between
the Siems-Carey company of St. Paul
with the Chinese government en-
powers the American company to con-
struct equal mileage elsewhere if the
protest holds.
Baron Gonsuke Hayashi, the Japa-
nese minister to China. today pro-
tested to the Chinese foreign office
against this governments agreement
with American contractors for the re-
construction of 200 miles OF the grand
canal in Shantung province. The
Japanese claim by reason of their con-
quest-of Shantung all the rights here
tofore held by Germany in the de-
-'eiopment of the country.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-15
CHURCHES OF CHRIST
ELECT THE OFFICERS
Pledge Support to Bring Closer
Relations Between Employ
ers and the Employees.
WOULD END LABOR STRIFE

Des Moines, la. Oct. l4.--By unan-
imous vote Kansas City today was
chosen as the meeting place OF the
1917 national convention OF the
Churches of Christ The date for the
meeting will be decided later.
Judge J. n. Haymaker, Wichita,
Kan, was elected president of the
general convention, the ruling church
body.
The committee on resolutions
recommended increased activity on
the part Of the church to prevent la
Dor troubles, pledged the church to
do all in its power to bring about
closer amicable relations between
employers and employees and the ulti-
mate consumer. 1t also called atten-
ton of the settlement Of the Colo
RADIO Fuel and Iron company strike
by personal investigation of John D,
Rockefeller, jr." Following are other
officers, all OF whom were unanimous
ly chosen:
First vice president, Rev. George
A. Campbell, Hannibal, Mo-; second
vice president, Z. NJ. Bowman, Chi
cago; third vice president, Mrs. r. S.
Latshaw, Kansas City, Mo-; treasurer.
F, W. Fleming, Kansas City, Mo-;
recording secretary, Rev. w. (. Crab
tree, San Diego, Cal; corresponding
secretary, Rev. Graham Franklin,
Liberty. Mo.
Members of the executive commit
tee, elected for four years: c. c.
Chapman, Los Angeles, CAL; Rev. J..
H. Goldner, Cleveland, o.
Messages of greeting and express
ing hope for advancement Of the
movement for church unity were re-
ceived from the convention of the
Protestant Episcopal church at ST..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-15
Works His Way Through School
With Many a Hardship in Path

"Persistency and industry shall be
rewarded is the life motto OF En-
gene Simmons, sophomore at the Uni
versity OF Omaha, who has struggled
through life ever since he was knee
high to grasshopper, He is making
the principle work, for in addition to
other accomplishments. he has been
appointed assistant chemist by Prof.
Leland Lewis. an honor that is not
often bestowed upon an undergrad
uate.
The young mans life path has
been strewn with trouble and tribu-
lation. When he was but ten years
of age his mother and four children
were left practically helpless, Most
boys would have abandoned all hopes
of university education, but Eu-
gene had already developed love
for higher learning, and so then and
their decided to earn an education
for himself
He started his educational career
in Worcester, Mass, where he sold
the Chicago papers, the Saturday
Evening Post and the Ladies Home
Journal for living. In 1907 he came
to Omaha and completed the grammar
school, attending the Central, Wind
sor and Columbia public schools,
While he went through the Omaha
SCHOOLS he cadied at the Field club
and worked for the Omaha Transfer
company. The latter job demanded
that he work on Sundays and holi-
days, at all times OF night, under any
kind of weather. but he never for
got his motto even though he froze
an ear now and then, but he always
carried his smile.
In 1910 he entered the Central High
school, and it was while he attended
there that he became prominent in
scholastic activities. Miss Atkinson
never had better American history
student, and she made Eugene her
assistant. Other teachers such as
Miss Paxson, Miss Rooney and Miss
Kate McHugh, always depended on
him to lead the classes.
Eugene mace Soou III Tic Ililtdiy
department. Although he could not
attend every drill on account Of work,
yet he earned himself a captaincy by
making every drill count. His COM
pany. E, took second place at COM
petitive drill that year and no cap
tain in the regiment was better liked
by his men. .
He is a Thespian. He received
his dramatic inspirations while shift
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-15
An Exhibition Model

This Is one of the five luxury
models designed for next years
Shows. Eachisdesignedto brinsto
the neutrality-suspicious. ss.
Before designing these bodies
wehad experts and artistsexamine
257 new cars. These included all
the finest enclosed cars built, In
Europe and America.
So ourdesignerss started with the
best that had been evolved. And
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-15
Files Suit for Damages
Because Of His Arrest

John ices, Sixteenth and, Cass
streets, has flied suit with the clerk
of the district court asking $4,000
damages for alleged false arrest.
George Pinduro is named as the de-
PENDANT. .....
ices charges that Pinduro, seeking
to injure him in business, caused his
arrest for "obstructing the sidewalk"
The former further alleges that by
reason of the testimony of Phduro
he was confined in the city Jail and
made to pay fine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-15
New Winter Top $500

they have spent months in adding
to them attractions of our own.
Thus you will find that this De.
mountable Top excels anything
you've seen. And that every
Mitchell enclosed design embodies
dozens Of features found in no
other single Car.
Year.Round Models
Now Demanded
The demand is tending toward
year.round models. The demand
today is perhaps 20 times greater
than a year ago. And it is grow.
ing fast.
People want open cars in sum-
mer. But they must have a closed
car to be comfortable in winter.
The tendency now is to have one
Car that serves for all weathers
and seasons.
This Demountable Top solves
theproblem In an elegant, econom-
icalway. OurTouring Sedansolves
1t in another way, our Cabriolet in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-15

Louis and from Rev. J. A. Marquis,
moderator of the general assembly TO
the Presbyterian church at Cedar
Rapid,
The afternoon sessions OF the con-
vention were devoted to the National
Benevolent association.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-15
Three Injured When Southern
Pacific Train is DitChed

Watsonville, Cal, Oct. 1.-THE
fast coast route Southern Pacific
train The Lark" north bound from
Los Angeles to San Francisco, was
ditched at Arenas, seven miles north
of here, at ESQ o'clock this morning,
when the rails spread. Two baggage
cars, two Pullman coaches and the
dining car overturned. One woman
and two cooks were injured.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-15

ing scenery at the Omaha theaters.
Later he studied the subject under
Tommy Mills at the high school. He
played the part of Goble in the senior
play OF 1915, Richard Carvel," and
was 'classed among the best. Last
year he took part in The Maneu-
vers Of Jane" at the University OF
Omaha.
In addition to his duties as student
and assistant, he is out for foot ball
and coach De Lamatre has already
picked him out for a half. He is
planning to complete his course at
the Nebraska College of Medicine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-15
Y. M. C. A. Lecture on
Alaska bV World Traveller

Dr.. c. F Ensign, who has spent
some time in the Frozen North,
will be the speaker at the Sunday
meeting at the Young Mems Chris,
tan association at 4 o'clock. He will
give a travelogue lecture on Alaska. .
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-15

Here is another new idea in
efficiency. And, like all the
Mitchell innovations, 1t Is due to
John w. Bate. 1t Is a Demount.
able Top, light and solid, finished
like the Mitchell Touring Car.
All windows and posts are re-
movable, leaving the sides clean
and clear, similar to the Spring
field type Sedan. And a set Of cur.
tains are furnished for quick use.
The top Is made of Agasote, cast,
with no seams at the curves, so 1t
cannot leak.
It doesn't rattle, 1t doesn't over.
lap. It doesn't look like an added
body. And it doesn't mar the
Touring Car.
1t has a dome light like our
Limousine. 1t has windows which
drop, Like our Touring Sedan. Ithas
curtains on side and rear windows,
and the upholstering is in gray.
So our Touring Car, when this
top is used, becomes a luxurious
closed car, and any owner of a Mid.
Season Mitchell can become the
owner of a closed Car by purchas.
ing this top-and 1t costs but $500.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-15

sloan's Eminent goes right to the seat
OF pain simply lay It on--you do not have
to rub 25c. AL drusgists.--Adv.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-15

Got anything you'd like to swap7 Use
the "swappers Column
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-02
BROTHERS
LOOK FOR
GRID FAME

ANN ARBoR, Mich. June a.
Brothers OF two former greats OF
tn. Wolverine Varsity football
teams will enroll in tho University
OF Michigan freshmen class next
fall. Stewart Pontius. brother OF
the spectacular Brute" is one OF
the future greats. lie is 10 years
OF age. over six feet tall. and weighs
1872. He halls from the preparatory
department Of Ohio Wesleyan uni.
versity.
Tho household presided over By
Edward Y. Dunno. governor OF
Illinois. viii send fourth son 10
Ann Arbor. the new prospect having
won his hpangles In football and
track ut Springfield. H.. high
school. His brothers. Edward. Dick
and Morrie. have all been stars in
athletics here.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-06-02
GOLF
PRO WORKS
LIKE MAN
"VaIues TelP

JACKSON. n. H., June West
worth hall golf links. situated here.
now boasts the only woman golf
professional in the country. Mrs.
Dunn Webb. who enjoys this dis
tinction, will give lessons on the
short nine-hole summer course. sell
goods and conduct a repair shop.
Mrs. Webb is the daughter OF the
late Tom Dunn. who was a noted
golf Instructor and golf architect.
She was the first woman instructor
in England, and taught golf in 1904
at the Princess Golf club. near Lon
don. an organization devoted en-
tirely to women.
At present Mrs. Webb In giving
about 80 lessons a week. and her
pupils include two women cham
pions. She is tho wife OF Prof.
Webb. the new professional at the
Brae Burn Golf club.