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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26
BIG DROP IN PLAGUE CASES
Federal Health Service Surgeons tx-
pect TO Leave New York hy


NEW YORK. September e5.-Tho
marked drop in the uumlcr Of nfan-
III" paralysis cases reported day for
Inc last two days brought the an
nounccmcnt by the Federal Health Ser
wee surgeons. inspecting Interstate
travel originating in this city. that they
would prepare TO leave Ncw York on
october | if the same rate OF decrease
folds tomorrow. The government re.
search experts. however. viii remain
Tor another month at least, il was
stated
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26
Another Auship
Raid on England
Bombs Dropped at Several
Places, But No Reports
Of Casualties.

LONDON, September 26.-"Sevoral
hostile airships crossed tho east and
northeast coasts of England between
1880 O'Clock and midnight last night"
says AN official communication issued
shortly after midnight.
Bombs are reported 10 have been
dropped at several places in Northern
and North Midland Counties.
AN airship is also reported off the
south coast.
mo reports of casualties; or damages
have been received
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26
WANT LEGISLATURE
TO ACT ON STRIKE
New York Members Will Urge
Governor Whitman to Call
Extra Session.
LABOR LEADERS STILL ACTIVE
40 Per Cent of 100000 Union
Workers Say They Will
Quit on Wednesday.

NEW YORK, September 25.-With
labor leaders continuing their efforts
10 bring about :, general suspension of
work as an aid to the stri liking carmen
in this city. members OF the state Leg
islature from the metropolis. at Il
meeting today, decided 10 urge Gov
.rnor Whitman to convene the cLgis-
turc in extraordinary session to deal
with the strike situation.
The Governor arrived in the city to-
night, and ii was expected commit
tee appointed By the Legislators would
wait upon him tomorrow.
Nearly 10 per cent Of the S0oooo
union workers in New York and yicin-
ty have avowcd their intention Of
quitting their places on Wednesday,
according to Hugh Erayuc. organizer
pf the American Federation OF Labor.
Discussion in labor circles not in SYM
pathy with the plans of conference
leaders, took the form to-day OF favor
n;; a forty-cight- hour "dcmonstra-
ton" rather than Il general strike. it
WAS said
The first accident on "a subway since
the strike occurred to-day. Thirteen
persons were injured. two seriously
III rear-end collision at the Two Hun
drcd and seventh street station. where
subway trains run on an elevated
structure. The motorman Of the rear
train was arrested later
Traffic on the surface lines to-day
was 81 per cent normal. i, WAS said
subway and elevated traffic was above
normal!
Sporadic attempts q; violence and
several arrests in connection With the
strike We're reported by the police.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26
INACTIVITY PREVAILS
on SOMNE 'FRONT.'

Paris, September % tvia London) -,
German troops made an attack on tbs
Ncrdun front last night, near VanS
Chapitre wood. The War Office report
OF this afternoon says tho attack failed
Inactivity prevailed on the Somme
front. although heavy artillery engage
ments are in progress. The statement
follows:
'On the Somwc front there was
spirited artillery fighting last night ~
various sectors and also south OF 'he2
river.
Meusc we easily repulscd German at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26
FARMERS FOR WILSON
NroOmnn Finds Them More Interested
In Farm Lonn LAW Than In
Any Other Issue.

CHICAGO, September 25.--Carl Nroo-
man. Assistant Secretary OF Agricul-
turc. arrived at Western Democratic
Headquarters to-day after trip
through the Western States. and de-
clarcd that he found farmers more in
tcrcsted in the farm loan law than
any other issue Of the campaign.
The farmer apparently !" thorough
ly satisfied with President Wilson'S
handling OF domestic affairs" said Mr..
Nrooman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26
TO ABANDON THE MEMPHIS
All Guns and Movable Machinery Above
Water Being stripped From
Wrecked Cruiser.

WASHINGTON. September a5.-.All
guns and movable machinery above
water have boen stripped from tho
wreck Of tho armored cruiser Memphis
in Santo Domingo harbor, aud will be
brought to the United States by the
transport Prairie. Rear admiral Pond
reported To the Navy Department to-
day that tho officers ana men OF the
Memphis were working night and day
saving what thcy could from the wreck.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26
SCOTLAND YARD CHIEF DEAD
Inspector Alfred Ward Had Charge Of
Investigation Into Several OF Most
ScnsntionnI Crimcs Of Rcccnt Icnrs.

LONDON, September 25.--Alfrcd
Ward, chief inspector Of Scotland
Yard died in "a hospital this moru-
ing Inspector Ward had charge OF
the police investigation into several
Of the most sensational crimes of re-
cent years lie visited the United
States last May to bring back lenntiu~
Tribich Lincoln. the former member OF
Parliament. and self-confesscd German
spy. Lincoln was cXtraditcd on the
charge of forgery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26
FORTY GERMANS KILLED
IN RAID ON DEIGIUM

AMSTERDAM tvia London} }.-Scptem-
Der a5.-The TELEGRAPH says that forty
Germans We're killed or injured in the
British air raid OH 81. Denis Westrcm
Belgium. on Friday. Two sheds and
three acroplancs were burned.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26
rETR ROGRAD REPORTS NO
EVENTS OF Io.i,OlTANCl

P2TROGRAD. September IS (va
London>.--No events OF importance
have occurred on either the western
CRussaD or Caucasus fronts, the War
OLlicc announced TODAY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26
Fall Fashion Show Opens
This Morning

The Times Dispatch to-day to it's readers beaut
fully illustrated colored fashion supplement- containing the fall
of Rcmons progressive merchants and
Of wonderful fashion drawings showing the
latest fall and winter styles The drawings by Gordon
Dngwal the celebrated fashion artist who in and ink
sketches reveals the distinctive and characteristic lines of this
seasons most popular modes.
All that is and attractive will be display when the
stores to-day for the annual United Fall Opening.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26
FALL FASHIONS
ARE ON DISPLAY
Feminine Population of Rich
rnond to View To-Day What
Designers Have Created
ASSORTMENT is WONDERFUL
Paris Makes Varying Personality
Keynote Of Autumn and
Winter Dressing.

Nhilc m"rc man checks ~ his aC-
count at the bank and prepares for the
worst iachmoud's feminine population,
dcrotces of fashion and Interested in
Paris only for the styles she sends out.
viii turn out in full force to-day for
'nHpection in Broad street shops of the
designers idea Of what women should
Wear during the fall season.
The man behind the purse will bc
there. too. but for another purpose.
For two whole days milady and the
pretty dcbutante will keep him away
from his 'avorite club. and care not a
rap whether he loses his <nack Of
holdins four jacks TO his friends ace
hish-sua!@ht Every creature has his
day, and thu women of Richmond will
have two. ON" after the other
fhc fashionable shops Of the city
have agreed mon a united opening
Ever" one ot them will open its doors
~ tine same time this morning. giving
milady nnc opportunity for critical
comparison. both as TO quality and to
price This plan has already proved
successful. and appeals alike to mei
chant and 10 customer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26
MRS. GERARD IN ACCIDENT
Wifc -: \mrriran tmbaSSador Sustnins
Slight Nervous Shrc.s " hen Her
Auto tIlts IuNicnb.

EElsLiN. September ~ tvi;, Sayvillc).
Mrs. James W. Gerard. wife of the
American ambassador. sustained a
slight nervous shock to-day when her
automobile came into collision with
81 taxicab. She was able to return to
her home. however. without requiring
the services Of physician.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26
MtNN LINES JOIN
IN F&LI. OPENING

Not only Will the millinery ana dry
goods stores spread their wares before
the public view. but all other business
placcs--thc habcrla shcrics. shoe. shops
art stores. contcctioncrS. houscfurniSh-
ing places. all will show the hunter
for fashions and the housewife what
IS 10 he tho proper thing for the COM
ing season.
AS upon previous ,ncasirns of this
character crowds of people are eX-
pcctcd TO hc OH hand. not only from
Richmond, but from the territory Ia
which this city caters, To take look
~ tho beautiful and good things to he
placed upon exhibition. The merchants
will vie with each other. and the whole
community Is invited to inspect what
RiChmond'S merchants have provided
Promptly at tho opening hour this
morning the doors will swing wide
for those who wish to inspect or buy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26

McriienIurg County Fair. Cinsc City,
October 3 to q. Ilound-t trip fare from Rich :
nlond. 1910. October TO 9. Return limit
Oct. 5. Via SOUTHERN RAILWAY.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26
HOW no HE FASHIONABLE.
AND ALSO f.CONUMICAL

The housekceper Will to-day Civ" -
shout Of Thanksgiving as she watches
he fashions emerge To view. Her
rights have been respected At last
the designer will allow her 20 be at
once fashionable and economical to
preserve her last years suit.
The silhouette is practically the same
There is still the Russian blouse effect
So popular last season, with its long
bodice line and more or less waist
The only radical change lay in ;he
collar aud fancy sleeve and the brilliant
color effect The skirt is, perhaps, {
little longer, and clings closer to The
figure. not circling out in hoop, as it
did last year.
For weeks past the merchants nave
been bUsily selecting their goods. and
for days the window artists who have
been delegated the duty OF framing
the pictures, as we'll as creating the
pictures themselves. have been study
ing the various modes and colors and
fHvors. and with what success they
have met will he apparent when the
lights nave hccu turned on and the
shops thrown open and the beautiful
views presented to the eye
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26
WONDERFUL ASSORTMENT
fHOM WHICH TO CHOOSE

Mtlady this year has wonderful as
sor''nent from which 70 choose. for
Paris has made varying personality
the keynote Of autumn and winter
fashions STYLES are anything and
everythin. High waist line or low.
or no waist line At all. Long skirt or
short or q train. Sleeves but u shoulder
wisp OF tulIc, hut that a-shinc with
metal, or sleeves half fur
individuality is everything. There
are styles for women OF varying sizes.
women Of varying types. even women
OF varied ooloiing. from fairest blonde
10 vivid brunette. All these have been
thought OF and planned for. Every
thing 4 young girl needs for her first
season" from the dress for her dcbu-
tante ten TO her sports suit for golf.
And then there are the clothes the
Intermediate girl ne-cs for the "busi
ness Of life" There are even correct
&. shions for the little girl not con-
Ccrned yet with either the business Of
life or debutanlc teas.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26
"Beatrice Fairfax !"

n Full Page Feature of Love
and Adventure Each Sunday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-09-26

Continued IN Min
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-03-03

story. Miss Mayo's gowns for the pro-
duction were made by Lady Duti Cor
den (Lueilel, the famous modisie, and
are the latest things in spring aud
summer styles. Read the story start
ing in this issue of the PATRIOT.
Also ON the program Tor saturday
will be Viola Dana, termed by mnny
"the sweetest girl in the photodfama' ,
and, coneededly player of power all
out of keeping with her diminuttve
size and years IN the Edison thfee-aet
feature, "Her Happiness" It's just
happy wholesome play with enough
shadow TO brighten the sunshine,
Hobart BosWofth in stirring 3 reel
film version of "Coloradon by Aug
uslus Thomas viii be the feature at
traction Monday. Can young girl
adopt stage career and rem ain good?
This vital question is answered with
vivid truth in "rhe Ballet Girl", a
five act drama featuring Alice Brady
and Holbrook Blinn in the photo
dramatic triumph Of their careers.
This fe iture will be shown Tuesday.
On Wednesday the Gold Rooster
play will be shown.
Thursday, The Broken Coin in 2
parts and other multiple and single
reels make upa show of variety and
quality that is sure to please. adv
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-03-03
WEST WOODSTOCK

The post office at West Woodstock
has been discontinued Postmaster
ID. II. Davis resignation taking effect
February 18th. The mail for this
portion of the town will now be car
ried to Woodstock Valley, that being
the nearest post office. We believe
that the feeling among the towns
people is that of sincere regret at los
ing The convenience the office has
afforded. One well known man in
town made the remark that it was the
biggest little thing that had happened
in West Woodstock for some time.
While we shall make the best of the
service through the coming months we
are in hopes that the post office will be
restored at some future date.
Mr.. Whipple of Gasco is boarding
at +. n. Harris. He is engaged in
bay berries in this section but for what
purpose is not known.
w. G.. Clark is seriously i'll at his
home: He was stricken with a parry.
ietlc shock last Saturday evening lie
is So years old.
Clarence Williams and family have
been recent victims OF the grippe.
Miss Sarah Gillian has been suffering
from dog wood poisoning.
Miss Ruth Bates is teaching school
in Thorn pson.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-03-03
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Mrs l.. J. Leavitt entertained the
Neighborhood Social Danes last
Thursday. The following officers were
elected:
President, Dame Bertha Paine.
Vice president, Dame Annie Leavitt.
Secretary, Dame Bernice Lyon.
Treasurer, Dame Sarah Potter.
Comfort committee, Danes Bertha
Paine and Florence Hibbard.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess.
A dance was given in Society hall
on Tuesday evening which was well
attended The proceeds will be used
for the purpose of laying new floor
III the hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Marsh were
rendered Il surprise at their home list
week Tuesday evening in honor OF
their 4Oth wedding anniversary Beside
nearby friends and relatives sleigh,
lond of friends conveyed by john
Brown came from Souihbridge. A
purse of money was collected and pre-
sented to the happy couple. Refresh
ments of sandwiches, cake, coffee,
douehnuts and cheese were served and
a social hour followed in the enjoy ment
of music and games.
Pupils having perfect attendance
i'm The North Woodstock school tor
February are:
Annie MiIligan Donald Hicks
Marvin Barrett Kenneth Hicks
Percentage of attendance 81 81.
Rilla III. Child.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-03-03
PulHam Wins
Takes First Game of Championship Con-
test irom killingly

Putnam and Danielson rooters in
large numbers gathered on the hanks
of the Putnam basket ball court, We'd
nesday night, to watch the first battle
in the championship lie being played
of. On the last half of the last lap
Putnam left their opponents trailing
behind and finished eleven points to
the good, the score being, Putnam 81
kiilingly 2l.
The game was full of action every
minute. Both teams were keyed up
To The bre king point and Captains
Lowe and Reddy, who should have
sci their slen good examples, were the
first 10 succomb TO the strain and had
10 be taken out on account of rough
tactics. 1t is believed by some TO be
The aftermath of little unpleasant
ness between The Two in the last gene.
Although Putnam kept the lead from
the start there were times when Xii.
lingly was but one point behind
When Reddy was disqualified it ma.
teIialiy weakened the visitors and took
"a bit oil confidence out OF them. Angel,
who had been out of the game all the
season, replaced Lowe and his entry
was the signal for applause.
just for good measure the Putnam
second lean beat the Kiliingly second
team p to 5 between the halves.
The next game will be played in
Danieison Saturday evening, March
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-03-03
EAST WOODSTOCK

Parents day was observed in the
school Tuesday. There were about
eighteen visitors,
" after Cobleigh and daughter, Mrs.
Harold Hill bard, attended the funeral
of the formers sister In Worcester
Wednesday.
Mrs. l.. II. Lindeman entertained
several members of L'apres Midi club
last Saturday. Owing 10 Illness and
bad weather only small number
were able to be present.
Charles Breckenridge, brother of
Mrs. {. II. Killam, and who for mnny
years has spent his summers at Pros
pect farm, died last Thursday at Gaas-
wort, n. Y, where he was spending
the winter With his sister Mary. He
had been in failing health for several
months ifom heart and kidney trouble.
His age WAS GA years. Mr.. killam at
tended 1.-The funeral (which was held
last Saturday, remaining a few days
with relatives. Burial was at Gaas-
wort.
The singing class will be held next
Monday evening and continue for three
weeks closing with concert under
the direction of ID. NJ. Cowie, the in
structor.
Mems social Saturday evening. Sup
per in chapel from 8 10 O'Clock fol-
lowed by The four-act drama, Down in
Maine, given in the Methodist church.
A missionary meeting will be held
next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Il. II. Lindeman. Topic, Dir. Gren-
fel's Mission. Leader, MIS-. f. A. Jor
dan.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-03-03
william cae Collar

William Coe Collar, formerly masteT
and later hesdmssteF of the Roxbury
Latin School for fifty years, died on
Sunday at an advanced age in THE
Newton Hospital after short illness.
He retired in 1907 from active duties
and devoted himself TO study and re-
search. tie was the author Of many
textbooks.
He was born on Sept. IL, 1898, in
Ashford, and was the son of Charles
and Mary Ann Collar. He was gradu-
.ated from Amherst ia 1859 with the
degree of b. a. He was given the de-
gree OF NJ. A by Harvard many years
ago, and that of l.. A. b. by Amherst.
Mr.. Collar had been memb Der of the
Boston school committee and for many
years W, on the examining board nj
Harvard University.
he leaves wife, three married
daughters, and a son, Herbert c. Col
lar, librarian, in Buffalo.
He was brother Of the late Mrs.
Mary Wagner Of this city.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-03-03
Eirenlen Cnt Some Ice

Members of Camp Pleasant, sum.
mer resort on the northern shore of AL
exander's lake, went to the lake Sun
day and cut about thirty tons of ice
for use during the camping season
that usually opens with the coming of
VAIN weather md continues until
quite late in the fall. The ice is about
len inches in thicku ess. More than a
score of men were engaged in the ice
harvesting. The ice was piled on the
shore and protective shelter built
about it. For those who assisted in
the work there was splendid dinner
in one of the buildings at the camp.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-03-03
Suffrage Notes

A special meeting of the EqualFran.
chise league was held at the home of
the president, Mrs. w. j. Bartlett, on
Wednesday evening, to eject SUCCESSORS
to fill the vacancy caused by the resig
nation of Mrs Bartlett and Mrs. Ellen
l.. X. Beard as president and vice
president respectively. Miss Anna {.
Levitt was elected president, and Mrs.
j. Nj. Tatem, vice president, both unan-
imously. Reports were read and Miss
Danielson gave a short account of the
big meeting in Hartford at which Mrs.
Carrie Chapman Gait, president of the
National Suffrage Association, was
principal speaker. The retiring presi-
dent reviewed the work of the past
tour years and expressed warm senti-
ments for the welfare of the league in
which she was still interested. Re-
freshments were served at the close of
the meeting.
An extra event will be the lecture
given in odd Fellows hall, Friday ev-
ening, March 10th, at which DIR. Va
leria Parker of Greenwic will speak
on the sabject of Dependent and De-
fective Children. DR.. Parker has been
probation officer and has made spe.
cial stWdy of these chiidrea and is ably
lifted to present the subject In an un-
derstsading manner. Special music
will be furnished by the committee,
Miss Alice Morse add Mrs. A. NJ.
Towue, and paper on current events
will be prepared by Miss Katherine
Byrne.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-03-03
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Mary Galenski who is employed by
the American Thread CO., Wiilimantic
spent The weekend here with her
mother.
II is reported that Raymond Ester
brook has joined the navy.
Pupils perfect in attendance in the
Valley school for February were:
Arthur Stahl Stanley Galenski
Ethel SIahl Willie Galenski
Marion Slahl Peter GsIenski
+ RANGES Galenski Vim Gronlund
Evelyn Mattocks
Owing to illness and storms the at
tendance was low for February being
only 81 so per cent.
Eva X. Hammond, teacher.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1916-03-03
WOODSTOCK

The people of Woodstock were
shocked to hear of the death OF Louis
A. Chandler of Boston who died on
Saturday at a Brookline hospital rs
result of cancer at the base OF the
aesophagus, death being fastened by
combinations. Mr.. Chandler was
born In North Woodstock, Dec. 10,
1883. In boyhood he moved with his
family to Woodstock Hill and grew TO
manhood in Elmw wood Hall. de was
an academy student and his genial ma
ture made for him many friends. He
vas graduated from Columbia Law
School and was for years corporation
lawyer in New York going from there
TO Boston where he continued In the
same profession. Funeral services
were held In the chapel of the Oid
South church Monday at II O'Clock
and Tuesday at p. m. 6nlef service
WAS held in the chapel on NoodstocR
Hill and interment WAS In the famiiy
burial lot. The sympathy OF large
circle of friends is extended TO the Two
brothers and his sister who were near
him in Boston during the last week o,
his life. A goodly number OF old
sehoolmates who are residents of
Woodstock attended the service In the
chapel.
Rev. F. b. Harrison gave an illus
trated temperance lecture SUNDAY eV-
ening.
MIS-. DR.. Spalding and Miss. Ethel
are visiting Mrs. John Masters.
Mrs. Bingham is spending her va
cation week at home,
Miss Alton and the children Of the
EImvale school had slelghride Iaes-
day afternoon.
William Nelson Of New Boston has
been home a week.
E. l.. Child and Harry f. Child
spent sunday at Valleyslde.
Mrs. viii Child was in Worcester
Saturday.
Miss Mabel Cochrane has been in
Putnam several weeks.
Perfect attendance pupils for month
OF February ia Eimvale school;
Helen Johnson Charles Peekham
Ernest Peekham
Per cent of attendance 1854. Flora
b. Alton, teacher.
The Farmers Cooperative Assoeia-
ton of Woodstock Will hold meeting
In the Agricultural hall at south
" uoastocks inutsdAg SaSht"S,
3, 1916, for The purpose OF adopting oY-
laws and electing officers. All who are
interested should be present.
You can make that deed piano live
again and play the most difficult mu-
sic with The kimball player piano thai
Geo. + Shaw is selling ut only 500
with good supply of music rolls. Adv
Take a look at those fine watches be
ing closed out at Shaw's. Adv