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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
U. S. UNABLE TO AID POLES
Wilson Says Rulers Refuse Assist
ance From Observation-Disclosures
Failure of Plea.

Shadow Lawn, Long Branch, N. j.,
Oct. 19.-President Wilson's efforts to
get assistance from foreign rulers for
starving Poland have failed. The
president issued n statement on Tues
day announcing the failure Of his plea.
The statement follows:
IL have now received replies from
the king of England, the president of
France, the emperor Of Russia, the en-
peror of Germany and the emperor Of
Austria to my letter Of July 20, 1916,
in which rendered the friendly offices
of this government in negotiations
looking to fresh consideration Of the
possibility and method Of relieving Po-
land.
1T appears, l regret to say, that
there are still important differences
between the allies and central powers
as to the terms under which relief sup
plies may BE- sent to Poland. l am dis
appointed that have not yet been sue
cessful in inducing the powers TO con-
clude definite settlement"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
R|OT|NG At ATHENS
GREEK RoYALlsTs ASSAULT
FRENCH SAILORS AND AoMI-
RAJ WHO SEIZED FLEET.
AID ASKED OF U. S. MINISTER
Demonstrators Appeal to the Ameri-
can Legation for Protection From
Invaders = Drastic Note Handed
King by Entente.

London. Oct. ia Reuters dis
patch from Athens says:
1.-The situation appears to be dan
gerous. There have been royalist dem
onstrations In the streets. Vice Adj
miral du Fournet commander Of the
entente allied fleet In the Meditcr-
ranean, was Kissed and n detachment
of French sailors was driven back by
II hostile crowd.
"a procession of some 1000 malcon-
tents, headed by the Greek and Amer
lean flags, stopped outside the Ameri-
can legation. protested against the
landing of foreign marines and de-
mandcd the protection of the American
minister, who was absent.
"The demonstrators then paraded
the streets, singing the Greek national
anthem"
Vice Admiral du Fournet has hand
cd the Greek government new note
Of an extremely grave character says
dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph
company from Athens. Following the
presentation of the note King Con-
stantine, 1t Is added. came to the CAPT
tai in haste from the royal residence
ut TatOl.
RiOting In the streets OF Athens fol-
lowed the presentation of the latest
entente demands upon Greece.
The railway stations of Athens and
Pirae,is, the city hall at the capital
and the Castalla barracks have been
occupied by 1000 French and Italian
sailors, while $50 bluejackets with two
machine guns have been stationed in
the municipal theater, according to n
| Reuter- dispatch from Athens.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
QUAKE IN THE SOUTH
SEVERAL CITIES REPORT DAM.
AGE AFTER SHOCKS AND
HURRICANE.
loo-MILE AN HOUR GALE
Ships Wrecked During Storm at Mo-
biie-chimneys ToppIe Over at Bir-
ninsham-PeopIe Rush From Build
inos-$1 900 900 Loss at Pensacola.

Atlanta Ga, Oct. 2O.-The South
was rocked by earthquake and swept
by storm Mt the same time on Thurs
day. While tropical hurricane was
haying the gulf coast, earth tremors
overturned chimEcys and frightened
many people from their homes, In
Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.
The earthquake did little damage,
but wind that reached a velocity OF
ia miles an hour lifted roofs from
houses at Pensacola, Fla, and sunk u
number of vessels In the harbor. One
life was lost. The property loss was
estimated at 81 100000.
Mobile reported that II had been
touched more lightly, although the
wind blew 40 miles an hour. Two
small buildings were destroyed and
negro woman was killed by live wire.
Shipping at Mobile had been warned
and apparently suffered little harm.
Two river steamers were sunk.
schooner and n steamer were driven
ashore and small boats were lost.
The earth shocks were felt shortly
HlltI lOuI " NlOCh ulu NtIc oCNSiSot ~
Montgomery aud Birmingham, Ala.
where swayng Office buildings were
.cmptied within few minutes. In these
cities chimneys were destroyed and
articles were hurled from shelves In
residences ond shops. Elsewhere no
damage was reported.
The earthquake was felt as far
north as Louisville, KY, and east to
Augusta, Ga. Its duration was about
three minutes and there were two
shocks.
Mobile was struck early In the day
and wire communication went down
in short time. Soon Pensacola, too,
was cut Off and not until night was 1t
possible to reach that city. Estimates
put the damage In Mobile at $15O,OOO.
New Orleans escaped the storm. Every
where the high wind was accompanied
by torrential downpour Of water. At
Burrwood, La, there was Il full OF
nearly eleven inches during the day.
Montgomery, Ala, was swept by a
heavy wind, and there was heavy
rainfall, but little damage. Houses
were damaged at Opp, Ala, and there
was damage ut other small towns
throughout Alabama. Houses and
stores were unroofed at Troy.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
WILSON'S HAND is INJURED
Skin ls Torn From Presidents
Fingers by the Violent Handshak-
ING While on Way to Chicago.

Albany, n. Y, Oct. 20.-Here mt the
capital of New York. grent crowd
packed the railway station platform
and struggled for chance to shake
hands with President Wilson, en- route
to Chicag, or Wednesday. The presi-
dent thanked them for their enthusl-
assn and waved his hand again and
again rs the crowd cheered. AS the
train drew out of the station the presi-
dents right hand was bleeding, the
skin having been worn from his fin
gers by the vigor of the handshaking.
DR.. Cary y. Grayson dressed the
wound and announced that it would
be unsafe for the president to shake
hands any more during the remainder
of the trip.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
FINDS CHILD PLAGUE GERM
Or. n. T. Burrows Of Johns Hopkins
Asserts lnfantiie Paralysis 10
Caused by Milk or Water.

Baltimore, Md, Oct. 1.-THE mys-
terry surrounding the cause Of the
spread of infantile paralysis has been
solved, according to an official an
nouncement made on Sunday Mt Johns
Hopkins hospital. Extensive research
conducted by DIR. Horace 4. Burrows,
.pathologist of the hospital, has result
ed In the discovery of the infantile
paralysis germ, the existence Of which
was established nine years ago by Dr.
Simon Flexner Of the Rockefeller In
'stitute.
According to Doctor Burrows, the
disease Is not spread by contaglon but
the germ Is introduced into the human
system through the mouth In milk or
water.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
NINE DIE IN NEW YORK FIRE
Dye company's New Plant Destroyed
by Biaze-six Girls and Three
Men Trapped.

New York. Oct. 19.-Trapped in a
two-story building only 16 feet from
the ground, six girls and three men
lost their lives on Tuesday In fire
that wiped out part Of the Cakes Dye
Manufacturing company's plant in the
Steinway section of Long Island City.
The loss is estimated at $1S0,O0O.
Among the missing are Henry G.
Cook, treasurer of the Cakes COM
pany, and Christian Frederick, head
bookkeeper. Six girls whose bodies
were recovered were stenographers
and telegraph operators.
At first 1t was not believed that any
one had been caught In the building,
and it was not until after the fire was
under control and the debris cooled
off that frcmen discovered the bodies.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28

At the Players club In New York
they were discussing the English po.ti
Alfred Noyes. N
"Poor Noyesy 7" said an editor. "He
used to make poetry pay, but the war
has created slump In the poetry mar
ket, and to get along today Noyes is
writing advertising jingles. What a
come down, eh?"
"a come DOWN." said a critic, his
eyes twinkllng humorously behind his
pince-nez. "Humph. What kind of ads
Is he writingT
Sausage ads" said the editor.
"Then," said the critic, "it's no
come down. Noyes always did write
doggerel."
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
RUSS TAKE TURK TRANSPORT
Riditsto Captured After an Hours En-.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Regain
Peak In Carpathians.

Petrograd, Oct. lon official ad-
miralty statement issued here on Sun
day announces that the Russian sub
marine Tulen on October II, after an
engagement lasting an hour, near the
Bosporus, captured the Turkish g.
OOO-ton armored war transport Ridlts-
to. The transport, which was COM
manded by German officers, was taken
to SebastOpol.
Berlin, Oct. 17.--German successes
in the Carpathians, where the Austro-
Germans recaptured the summit of
Smotrec, a strong strategic position,
are announced by The war Office on
Sunday.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
Letting Himself Down Easy.

It happened in one of the restau-
rants In the financial district.
He was fat, genial fellow, just the
kind you would expect to stutter, hope
lessly stuck ut the counter where you
give your order, even more fused by
the need Of quickness and unable to
utter a syllable. The helpful bystand-
er came to the rescue. Reading down
the bill Of fare he waited for signal
from the tongue-tied one as to which
was his order.
"He. wants a ham sandwich" volun-
teered the good Samaritan finally.
Then without tremor Of hesitation
the stammerer said to his friend. 81
sometimes get stuck on that word
Wall Street Journal.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
Swat the Chiooer.

Touch each chigger bite with brush
thnt has been dipped In iodine or apply
strong solutions of ammonia or CON-
mon baking soda after itching has
begun. The better plan, Of course.
is to prevent the chigger from getting
a foothold at all. This may be. done
in a number of ways. A bath in hot
water with strong soap is very good
II taken Immediately after passing
through the shrubbery and weeds from
which the chiggers are picked UP, bait
the best real preventive is flowers OF
sulphur rubbed all over the body. par
ticularly from the knees down. The
sulphur may be made to stick better
II mixed with little cold cream and
rubbed OIL. Haseman.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
Lucky to the Finish.

Rook-Taylor was always fortu-
nate man. but doesn't 1t seem wonder
full that his luck should silly with him
to the very lastf
Raleigh-How was that?
Rook-Why. he was operated on for
the removal Of a pearl which he had
accidentally swallowed while eating
oysters, and when the pearl was exam
tined It was found to be valuable
enough to pay for both, the operation
and the funeral. !.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
TEUTONS DEFEAT RUSS ARMY
Near Lemberg-1,9 $50 Prisoners
Were Captured.

Berlin, Oct. ia crushing defeat
of the Russian armies attacking the
Lemberg defense lines was announced
on Tuesday by the war Office. The
Teutons took Russian trenches on n
front of mile and half, taking 1,030
prisoners. Ten machine guns were
captured.
Petrograd, Oct. 10.--Following a
bombardment the Austro-German
troops southeast of LemDerg have be-
gun series of counter-attacks.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
BIG FIRE AT sToCKYARDs
Twenty Horses Killed by Blaze Which
Threatened to Destroy Large Sec
ton at Chicago.

Chicago, Oct. 1S.-Twenty horses
were killed and section OF the Union
stockyards was threatened with de-
struction as the result Of fire which
started on Monday In the hayloft of
barn No. II of the Union Stockyards
and Transit company here.
The interior of the barn, a story and
n half brick building, 200 feet long by
GO feet wide, was swept by the flames.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
400 Soldiers Die in Raid.

Berlin, Oct. 20.-Eyewitnesscs of the
Zeppelin attack on England on Sep
TENDER % report, according to the
Overseas agency, that bombs hit the
Grimsby barracks, killing more than
400 soldiers.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
Russ Cavalry Defeat Turks.

Petrograd, Oct. 10.--In cavalry bat
tie so miles west Of Erzerum. Ar
menin, the Russians defeated the
Turks, according to war Office state
ment. The Turkish port OF Bolu is
begging bombarded.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
STOP ITCHING INSTANTLY
With cuticura Soap and Ointment.
Nothing Better. Trial Free.

Battle the affected part with Cuticura
Soap and apply the Ointment. For &C.
zemas. rashes, irritations, pimples. dan.
druff and sore hands Cuticura Soap
and Ointment are supreme. Nothing
better. cleaner or purer than these
super-creamy emollients at any price.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Ady.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
Shin Company cancels saiIInos.

New York, Oct. 20.-The Royal Mall
Steam Packet company cancelled all
Its sailings of steamers for an indef-
mite period. The British government
again is understood to have requlsi-
toned the company's steamships.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
Notorious swIndIer Found.

Paris, Oct. 2O.-The disappearance
Of the notorious Henri Rochette, who
was sentenced to three years impris-
onment in 1912, in connection with $20-
1000 bucket-shop swindles. has been
cleared up by hIs arrest at Granville.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
Many Autos In Oklahoma.

Cherokee, Okla, Oct. 20.-Automo-
biles valued at more than $1,OOO,OOO
were parked on the ranch of A. L.
Barnard near here. where Alfalfa
county farmers gathered for n COM
munity meeting.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
Hand. Band leader. Dies.

Chicago, Oct. 20.--Johnny Hand
died In private sanitnrium here on
Wednesday. The famous bandmaster
was born October 20, 1891, In Wadern
on the MoseIle, village In the Rhen-
ish province of Prussia.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
uoIds U. 8. controIs GUARD.

Boston, Oct. 20.--Thc United States
circuit court of appeals ruled that
members Of the militia were still In
service for federal military purpose,
Notwithstanding their failure to take
she oath.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1916-10-28
swiss Prohibit Exports.

Berne, Oct. 10.-The Swiss govern
ment issued decree on Tuesday pro-
hibiting the export to entente countries
of munitions manufactured by Ger
man machines and with Germah
coal.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-01-21

for The mus1eri5T5 GGil. l,o.eau had
indeed found an occupant in the room
OF his Mistress when he fastened
thlther the moment he Was released
from csutoly. That occupant, how,
ever was not his mistress, but an
other-none less than a member OF the
apache band who had held her apart
ments under espionage. Roloau, hid
Ing himself, waited for the appearance
OF the Intruder-followed him out from
the hall into the street This had
been but the moment before Kitty's re.
turn. The project had ordered Ro-
leaas discharge by telephone from
the palace. almost as she was leaving
and both she and Roloau had fastened
to tie hotel.
Now, as Kitty emerged, followed by
Count Frederick, yet another one Of
Blake's underworld band stepped out
from his hiding place ana followed
Count Frederick himself And all OF
these, each vas in pursuit Of the COY
etcl Ggelh1aon coin
As for Roleau, his man made rapla
proprosg, and It wac not long before
he had troi4l Liza to Tie rendezvous
Of the band which he himself previous
" had leaned Judaunted, he
-. 1870. .,-,.,.o.l tt,o# t,,,4t4itt, ~ ~ a
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-01-21

Something very new and captivat-
ing In flowers for the corsage has been
launched for the holidays. The cor
sage flower or bouquet is as often
worn on the muf as on the corsage,
by the way, This new idea Is called
by several names--the vanity flow,
er, the beauty" flower, or the van
ity corsage. So far roses, dahlias,
peoples and orchids have appeared
that do not differ from those we are
accustomed to see worn on the cor
sage. But, in the heart of each flower,
concealed by petals or stamens or the
shape OF the flower, is hidden little
powder box containing powder in a
small cake A tiny powder pun is lifted
out by means OF a small ring, and
lulady robs the heart OF flower for
the sake Of vanity or beauty
These flowers sre set in millinery
foliage, ard in some OF the bouquets
the stems are tied with green satin
ribbon matching the foliage in shade
one end OF Nv ribbon Is turned up in
small Hat bag which contains little
tuirrOr
In the picture presented above two
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-01-21
back 70 her hotel,

back 10 ner nOLel,
Count Frederick excused himself but
a moment later. To the king he an
nounced his intention Of returning TO
his own home. Instead, he made his
way also to the Ritz hotel.
The clerk at the hotel was more
deferental to the nobleman than he
hnd been TO the nob!eman's servant
triii. earlier.
Her eycellency, the young Amer
cam But now Hhe came-she may be
in ner room-we shall see. Shall she
Join you in the parlors, Monsieur le
Comte?"
In the parlors ON the floor above
replied Count Frederick, rather vague
ly, and passed up the broad stair But
he had certain plans Of his own which
did not include a public audience with
the young American. Instead, he
PASSED boldly down the hall BEFORE
the door at which he would have an
nounced himself he paused, Tie could
not well escape detection if he turned
back, for the voices OF others care
to him down the hall. And in the
room beyond the door he heard an
other voice-apparently she was US.
ing the telephone. Yes, 1t was she
He waited for an instant, and found
himself without intention In posses
sion OF what she said.
Kitty at the time, in fact, was tele
phoning to the headquarters of 20.
lice asking for knowledge of her sorv.
ant Roleau. Her voice went on now
rapid, staccato.
Monsieur, he was freed, Roleau-
yes, yes-what then? On probation?--
yes, know. He was here-he was
followed to the hotel-he was followed
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-01-21

to the rendezvous Of the apaches-
yes, yes--by whom?-why? lie Is
there now, perhaps All, bah! what
manner of officers are you? What is
your plan in all this-to have him
killed by thieves in turn?
Count Frederick paused to hear no
more, but flushed guilty over his
eavesdropping retraced his steps down
the hall and sought more decorous
means of meeting the young woman
whom he wished to see. But even as
he did so he reflected that from the
detached ordinations be had heard
surely she was planning yet other ad
ventures. II Roleau had been here
II he had been followed away by the
police toward the thieves headQuar-
ters--surely this undaunted Girl would
In turn do what she could to rescue
him. II so, once more she herself
would need assistance.
Count Frederick stepped to one side
in the hotel lobby and bided his time.
It was as he thought, Before long
Kitty fastened through the lobby and
out toward the street. Evidently she
had paused to make no more than
slight changes In her toilet Beyond
question the purpose in her mind was
to find Roleau.
Count Frederick strolled toward
the desk and nodded pleasantly to the
questioning clerk. Yes" said he, u
was so Fortunate"
He did not pause to say definitely
In what way he had been fortunate
but, unhurrled, strolled down the steps
into the street, intent on nothing sc
much as upon discovering what Kitty
Gray next would do.
1t was now curious train that o
these persons engaged in the search
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-01-21

roses made Of ribbon are shown and
one other flower for the corsage. At
the right is a large fat daisy with a
rosebud mounted at its center. This
contains the little powder box, and 10
meant for the dressing table.
Large peoples made Of velvet. with
narrow fur border about each petal,
are very rich and handsome. They di.
vide honors with ribbon roses and MIL
linery orchids for favor.
A chrysanthemum made of narrow
ribbon is a lovely selection to be worn
on the corsage of dance frock. Each
petal is a loop of baby ribbon, knotted
at the top, and it is made in gay light
colors.
No one would think to look at these
flowers that they held 80 valuable
secret in their hearts. They promise
to become great vogue for certainly
there Is no other way Of carrying
about the indispensable face powder
SO convenient and charming.
JULIA BoTTOMLEY.
Fancy Innings, striped or figured, are
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-01-21

Fancy Innings, striped or figured, are
In evidence.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-11-02
Goodnight COrnsl
We Use 'Gets-It! y

Drops In Seconds. That's An
"0ETS-Ir' Does the Rest.
Never Fails.
ifealiy. ! never could see how some few
peopae use the most diffcuit and painful way
they can find 20 rct rid Of corna. They'll
wrap their toes up with bandagee into . pEck-
age that fills tnfir shoes full Of feet and
makes corns 20 painful they've got 90 wslk
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-11-02
Germans Built Wonderful
Defense Tunnel AbOuf Chilly

taken down into the tunnel and given
first attention at this station. Blood
stained bandages still lay scattered
about the dressing tables and hunks
as did also various surgical instru-
ments and appliances.
In several places along the sides OF
the tunnel. wells had been sunk so
that in case OF siege a supply of fresh
water would be available
The approach to the other end OF
the tunnel that comes out in Chilly
was marked as at the end where l
had entered by the groups OF cham
bers.
The piece de resistance came at
the end Of the tunnel where il open
ed into the underground apartment OF
the German officer who had COM
manded the position. Although his
apartment was forty feet below the
surface Of the earth, all OF the rooms
we're plastered in white. and perfect
in all appointment even to a bath
room and a well-stocked wine cellar.
OF the latter. only the empty bottles
remained, but they we're almost count
less.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-11-02

Don't take the top sheet" is the or
der issued by a large insurance com
pany to its employees when taking sta
tionery from the stock room. The
reason is. the top sheet is soiled and
dusty and must be thrown away. only
to leave another top sheet to become
soiled and wasted.
Over the electric button In a large
hotel is the request: I'VE would ap-
preciate the favor II you will turn out
the light when leaving the room"
Some hotels furnish large cake Of
soap for each room daily. whether the
guest changes or not, the bulk of
which is wasted, while other hotels
furnish a small cake just large enough
Tor days use. Some hotels have the
heavy and costly counterpanes laun-
dered every day while others have
the maids turn the covers back each
night 10 avoid soiling.
The reason for these small econo-
mics is not niggardliness. but good
management or what use Is a large
cake OF soap. when a small one
1hoWNAo tue SAME luIpuatt why
burn the Light when you IRE out of
room? Why soil expensive linen
when a little care would prevent?
II every employee IN a large Office
wastes but one sheet OF paper a day,
and every guest burns hours OF need
less light, the yearly cost is enormous.
II hotel can save but a cent a room
day on soap. Il means a yearly saw
ing Of $500 in a hotel with 500
rooms. II every bundle that goes out
OF a department store has half
cents worth of needless paper and
twine. the loss is large item in the
firms annual profit and loss account.
A certain restaurant found that
ii cost 100000 a year 20 supply bread
and butter gratis. and by charging but
ten cents for this service turned
loss Of 100000 into a profit OF $50, 600
That is good management, however
much we may grumble at the ten-cent
tax.
Success in business. success In life,
is a matter OF applying thrift princii
pies to little things. We too often
forget that dimes make dollars. And
as waste counts up fast. so savings
grow apace. n you we're allowed TO
20 over the books OF any savings