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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
BUTTON PRICES SOAR
LACK OF RIVALS CAUSE
Local importer Claims That
Competition Would Bring
More Reasonable Prices.

Among other things affected by the
war In this country is the price Of
buttons, which has Increased Is to
30 per cent since the Importation of
these articles from Germany and Aus
tria-Hungary was cut off.
The United States formerly manu-
featured nine-tenths Of its own con-
sumption and half that OF Canada.
Since the beginning OF the war this
country has taken up the manufacture
OF practically all buttons used In the
United States. besides supplying but
tons to those countries formerly Inn
porting their supplies from Germany
and Austria
At present the United States i'm
ports only what are known as fancy"
buttons from other countries. these
buttons being OF glass or decorated
enamel 1t 10 stated at local DEPART
ment stores that the price of these
buttons has increased about 20 per
cent and is still soaring. 1t was also
claimed that the supply of these butt
Tons TOM from IRON abroad Is rapidly decreasing
obtain home manufactured ones.
Another variety which has become
more expensive since the beginning Of
the the, war ar is pearl buttons, manufactured
Although some Of these buttons were
manufactured abroad at the beginning
Of the war. the home manufacturers
have recently taken UP making all
pearl buttons. and charge a higher price
for them.
One reason for this Increase in price
OF pearl buttons ~ that the material
from which they are made. salt water
oyster shells. have first to be imported
to this country from some distance.
The largest button supplying conf
pany IN Washington. NJ. Sworzyn Il Co..
Of 1919 @ street northwest. say that the
increase " due to lack Of competition.
as the foreign Importation Is cut off
entirely except from Italy. France and
Japan. and these countries are not
| able to compete with the United States.
| which can find a ready market for its
products in those countries formerly
| obtaining their supplies from Germany
and Austria Hungary
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
Member Of Biggest Artificial
Limb Firm in United States
Predicts Increase.
NO SHORTAGE IN WILLOW
But So Many Soldiers Have
Been Crippled That Fac.
tories Are Kept Busy.

The cost Of wooden legs. along with
other items in the high cost of living.
is going Up.
This was the prediction Of P. NJ. Cole
man secretary Of J. E. Hanger. Inc.
OF this city. a firm which turns out
more wooden legs yearly than any other
company In this country.
The prospective rise in price Is not
due so much to a shortage of the prin-
cipal material for wooden legs. English
willow. but because of the increased
demand In the war-stricken countries
Of Europe.
Wood Cost Goes Up.
Coupled with this. though there is no
particular shortage of English willow.
the price of the wood has gone up.
along with other timber. ana the price
Of the labor in cutting and preparing
this wood also has increased
Wooden leg manufacturers in this
country so far have waited In vain for
to purchase wooden legs for wounded
soldiers. The British government has
been doing this for more than six
months. and ]. E. Hanger. Inc. has
been shipping about $50 artificial limbs
FRS Is only of tne
limbs being shipped out of this coun-
try. The Hanger firm alone sends about
9p HIlDS dDTOdu f1Ontnly, ana Otner
firms ship several hundred morN
Many or these are purchased through
relief work committees. and this is
especially the case with artificial legs
sent to Belgium.
1t reflects on this country. It was
stated that the facilities for producing
wooden legs here were so much more
highly developed than abroad at the
outbreak Of the war.
For the efficiency OF the United States
In producing wooden legs was made
necessary by the recklessness In this
country which resulted. 1t is estimated,
in the loss of from $4,000 to 1000 legs
In accidents In a year. 1t Is said that
one great railroad system alone Is re-
sponsibe for the loss of more than a
score OF limbs a day.
Legs Lost by 10000.
OF verdun. 1t was estimated that the
war had cost 1000 men one or both
legs. In England there were not sup
posed to be nearly this many.
Aside from the fatalities OF war,
limb. II not to life. than the European
struggle.
In the French army today there are
avtators back In the service wearing
wooden legs. A number of high officers
are thus equipped and back doing active
DUTY. One officer who has charge or
an officers training corps, rides horse
and performs his erstwhile duties with
an American-made wooden leg.
Most famous of all these wearers, OF
course. Is Sarah Bernhardt, who APP
pears In motion pictures. taken when
she was using an American artificial leg
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
Strikers Battle Scabs
At YOnkers Car Barn

YONKERS. July 26-There was an
outbreak on the part of striking
West Chester motormen and conduc-
tors yesterday when three New York
strike breakers applied for work at
the offices of the trolley company
here. When they left crowd pur-
sued them down Riverdale avenue and
at Washington avenue caught up with
them.
Several blows were struck before
the police rescued the men and placed
them on n jitney bound for New York.
The car situation remained about
the same today. with total suspen-
sion of traffic in the strike area. Jit-
ney men earned small fortunes carry
ing commuters to the railway stations
and to the subway terminus.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
Maryland Citizen-Middies
TO Cruise on August Ia

BALTIMORE. July G-Baltimore
citizen sailors will step from their own
shores into one of Uncle Sans battle
ships for the naval training cruise that
begins on August II. They will not
have to go either to Norfolk or Phila-
delphia. as planned Mt first.
She will probably be the Louisiana.
and she will arrive here on August u
or in the early morning Of August "a
The men will go on board before noon
Of August II. A customs tug will take
them from the water front to the an
chorage Of the vessel.
SATURDAY, Is the last day for enroll
ment, and there Is room In the Balti-
more contingent for only six more.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
Kills Neighbor in Feud
Over Trespassing Cow

NEW YORK, July 26.-I.ouis Horbach
and Ferdinand Kersten. neighbors In
New Brunswick. n. ]. had quarreled for
months because IIorbach's COW was
always In Kersten's path when the
latter ran to catch his morning trolley
car. Kersten said he knew Horhach
kept the COW tied there for meanness.
While IIorbach was In his yard yes
terday afternoon n shot rang out from
Kerstens house and Horbach fell dead.
Kersten gave himself up and admitted
to Justice Of the Peace Sedan that he
killed his neighbor with shotgun.
Kersten was held for the Grand Jury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
Fireman Injured
INC. g. o. Wreck
Engine and Two Cars Derailed
At Greenwood,
Virginia.

The engine and two cars of the
through Western train Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio ihoad. due In WASH
ington at 2:3O o'clock this morning. were
derailed at Greenwood. Va, at an early
hour this morning Fireman q. z.
Bowers was seriously injured.
No others OF the train crew or pas
dispatch received by the Chesapeake
and Ohio offices here. The dispatch
does not assign a cause for the derail-
ment, but states that neither the engine
nor the two cars that left the track
were damaged.
Fireman Bowers lives in Charlottes-
willie. Va. He Is reported to be badly
injured
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
Keith's.

Mile. Albertina Rasch. the Vtennese
p, emiere danseuse from the Imperial
Opera. Vienna. who headed the grand
ballet of the New York Century Opera
Company. will be the feature at the
b. r. Keith Theater next week. She
IL accompanied by eight beautiful
coryphees, presenting La Ballet
Classique." composed
OF seven. numbers to the music Of
other masters OF music. A special
scenic production will be given:
Andrews looms and Lola Vent
worth, the star comedian. and the
who have Joined fun forces for vaude-
VILE. will be the supplementary stel-
lar offering. In a musical comedy tete:
a-tete. Una Clayton, the author and
coincidence. OF MIX" play fame. Will
be seen with her own company In
mt" but amusing effect: Others Of
Importance will be THE Volunteers"
u singing surprise novelty; the Four
Readings: Harry Rose: Booth and
Leander; the pipe organ recitals. and
Special attention Is drawn to the
fact that Mary Kounselor Brookes
new comedy, Some Politician" will
be given here for the first time. as
the third headline number. Frederick
rick, and Eleanor sydney will form
the company under the stage direc-
ton of Harry Andrews. formerly OF
Polls.
Next Sunday at and S:l5 p. m. a,
Keith's the list OF offerings will COM
In THE Bride Tanner" Eva Taylor and
company In Rocking the Boat" Bonis
and Lew Hearn. and all the other fine
numbers OF the current program.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
TRIBUTE TO FOUNDER
OF ZION MOVEMENT
Washington Hebrews Hold Herzl
Memorial Meeting.

Washington Hebrews gathered last
evening at Adas Israel Synagogue for
memorial tribute to DR.. Theodore
Herzl. founder of the world vide
Zionist movement.
Addresses were made bv julius I.
Peyser and by DIR. Harry Frieden-
whaL president OF the American Fed
Grafton OF Zionists. DIR. l.. Glushak
presided.
The arst world conference Of He
brews was called in 1897, In Swift
zerlsnd, by DR.. 'HeEl. This confer
ence> marked the beginning OF the
movement to obtain territory in Pal
estine for Hebrews who wish to
spend their DAYS there.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
TODAY'S BEST FILMS.

Crandalrs. Ninth and T. streets
George Walsh and Anna Luther in
THE Beast Fox Film Company.
Savoy. Fourteenth street and CO.
lumbia road-Fannie Ward in "The
Gutter Magdalene' Paramount
I.asky).
Apollo. 624 Fl street northeast
Fannie Ward In 1.-THE Gutter Mag
dalene' Paramount Lnsky).
Avenue Grand. Gas PENNSYLVANIA ave-
nue. southeast-Ralph Herr in THE
Purple Lady" metro).
Garden. 42S Ninth street-BnlIe
Burke in Her Fighting Spirit"
Romance" by Nh and Mrs. Rupert
Hughes (kleine).
Edeson and Naomi Childers In
THE Fathers of Men," adapted
from the story by James Oliver
Curwood ". /. s. -Vitagrap PHI.
Loew's Columbia. Twelfth and F.
streets-Rita Jolivet. Courtenay
Foote. and Elliott Dexter In IAN
International Marriage" para
mount Morosco).
Central Park. Ninth near G street,
and Leader Theater. Ninth be-
tween l. and f. streets-R. l.. Gold
Macl.aren in Shoes" by Lois
Weber tuniversaD.
Masonic Auditorium. Thirteenth
street and New York avenue
Hazel Dawn and Irving Cummings
In The Feud Girl" Paramount
Famous Players)
Hippodrome, Ninth street and New
York avenue--"i.ea Blount Goes
Home" Umpl.
Circle. 2l05 PENNSYLVANIA avenue
from Bitter ra Root Sox Ti% c %an
pony).
Olympic. 1891 U street-John Elmer
son and Bessie Love In THE Flying
Torpedo" lTriangle-Fine Arts).
Odeon. Church near Fourteenth
street-Alice Brady and Iiolbrook
Blinn in THE Boss" (World Film
Corporation.
American. First street and Rhode
Island avenue-Alice Brady In
Then III Come Back to You"
(World Film Corporation.
Liberty, 1919 North Capitol street.
John Barrymore I'm The Red
| Widow" adapted from the musical
comedy by Charming Pollock and
Rennold Wolf Paramount Famous
Players).
| WASHINGTON. Eighteenth street and
! Columbia road-Virginia Pearson
In "BlaZing Love" COX Film Com
| pany).
| NOTE--These selections are made
from programs prepared by the man.
| ayers OF the theaterS concerned,
and no responsibility Is assumed
| tor arbitrary changes without notice
| to The Times. They are based on
the personality OF the players and
the producing company, and not per-
sonal inspection, except In special
casAs. N.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
Policeman Who Handled
Cases, Dies of Plague

NETWORK, July a-Michael Lahey.
twenty-nine. was policeman attached
to the Oak street station. While patrol
ing his beat he came in contact with
many cases of infantile paralysis
Yesterday morning I.ahey reported
sick, In the afternoon he was removed
to the Methodist Episcopal Hospital In
brooklyn. Last night he succumbed to
the dread disease.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
LOew's Columbia,

beginning tomorrow and lasting for
the remainder OF the week the feature
photoplay at Loew's Columbia will be
Marie Doro in Common Ground. writ
ten especially for her. Having. scored q
great success on the screen as the
nurse maid in The Heart or Nora
Flynn" her success In Common
Ground Is said to be even more pro-
nounced.
In this photodrama. Marie Doro viii
be seen as product OF the slums. en-
pioyed In an artificial flower factory.
Brought up in the misery and squaior
OF the siums she is removed from these
environments by young Judge, ana
placed In charge of sincere and com
petent middle-aged woman, who by her
careful training. instils into the heart
and mind OF the child the elements OF
refinement and simplicity. How even
tually she saves the young Judge from
ruin by political conspirators. Is told as
only Marion Fairfax can tell II,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
Van Buren, in Films.

a. IT. Van Buren,. who recently
completed long engagement here
as lie .d!ng and star man Of the Poll
Players. has been engaged by the
Fox Company to support Theda
Eara In her newest picture. The max
ing OF the picture was commenced
last week. and broke into the vaca-
ton plans Mr.. Van Buren had made.
Mrs. Van Bnren, who Is known TO
film patrons as Dorothy Bernard.
has just completed a new picture at
the Fox studios when her husband
started work in his picture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
Garden.

william Collier. jr.. son Of the eminent
comedian. will head the double program
at the Garden Theater on Sunday. Mon
day and Tuesday In THE Bugle Call.
a story OF love and war times. Hank
Mann. the herculean fun-maker, will
also be seen on these days in Hearts
and Sparks"
Two stars will appear on Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday. Billie Burke is
to head one of the features in "A Mid.
night Ride" chapter thirteen =. OF
"0lorIa's Romance. william Russell Ia
also to be featured on the screen these
three days in The Highest Bid"
On Saturday a newcomer In the world
Of films. Frances Nelson. will head the
cast Of THE Decoy," a story exposing
the methods OF gamblers who frequent
popular summer resorts. Mary Pfckford
will also be seen In new comedy
drama, "A Maid to Order"
The daily program will also include
cartoon comedies and motion pictures OF
life in the Mexican border camps Of the
National Guard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
Regiment Guaranteed
For a Case of Measles

SAN BENITO. Tex, July 96.-One
case of measles in Company NJ. First
Oklahoma Infantry. discovered In camp
here today, resulted In the entire regi-
ment beng quarantined Major William
n. Bspham. District Sanitary lnspec-
tor. has taken charge of the situation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
Big Junk Pile.

During 1915 secondary metals were re-
covered from scrap. sweepings. etc. in
the United States to the value Of slli.-
804s30. according to the annual state
men on secondary metals issued by
the United States Geological Survey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
SO, Falls Down Stairs, Dies

PHILADELPHIA. July S.-John J.
Smith. eighty-nine years old. who lives
at the Red Mems Home, Thirty-ninth
and Barring streets, fell down flight Of
stairs at the home yesterday. lie sus-
tained a broken hip and died shortly
afterward from shock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-07-26
Glen Echo Park,

Glen Echo Park dance patrons will
find two special features In the pavilion
nightly starting next Monday evening
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-12-14
BE REAL BUILDERS.

III there is pickering and back
biting and dissatisfaction and tnr-
moil in any business establishment
it cannot succeed. The wise exec
utive is quick to take steps to put
a stop to anything that IS apt to
interfere with earnest team work
the moment il is disclosed.
1t is the same in public affairs
No community can move ahead II
its citizens are not united with re-
lation TO the substantial elements
of growth. Those who live in such
an atmosphere are not imbued
with spirit Of progressiveness-
Others avoid it.
The natural disposition of peo-
pie is not only to live together in
harmony but to unite their forces
for mutual benefit.
ANY disruption of amity and
cooperation is rarely ever the re-
suit of spontaneous popular
action. 1t is usually the result of
seeds sown by a few short-sighted
individuals who are in position Of
influence.
Sometimes these seeds are seat
tered from the storehouse of per
sonal spite and petty jealousy.
Sometimes they come from the
granary of cunning motives
But whatever the source of sup
ply, they are none the less pro-
ductive Of a growth that embroils
the community and ehokes adj
vaneement.
Men who are in position to In
fuenee public action should, there
fore, be serupulously careful not
to allow their personal feelings to
be indicated in a manner that will
tend to disorganize natural and
healthful disposition for united
efforts.-Boise Capital News.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-12-14
NOTICE 10 cREDITORS.

In the Probate Court % tbs county OF Lewis,
state 81 idaho.
In The Matter OF the Estate Of August
laegeF, Defendant.
Notice Is hereby given BY the undersigned
Exeeutrix OF the estate OF august Iaeaee, de-
ceased, 10 the creditors OF. and all persons
having claims agAinst the said deceased 10
exhibit them with the necessary vouchers.
wlthia ten months alter the nrsl publication
oA3ee Of . fannahili. AZ Nezf.cree. Idaho.
the same being the place for the transaction
Of the business 81 said estate, Ia Ntxpercc,
County OF Lewis state % idaho.
Signed and dated al Nezperce. Idaho this
llth day Of December. A D.. lslo.
22W4 Amelia 6oetx Executrix.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-12-14

1t may seem odd that a town OF
the consequence of Nezperce stu
ated in this latitude, has gone
these many years without an ice
skating rink or even a pond with
IN easy reach for the enjoyment
Of this fine winter sport-and this,
too, IN spite Of the fact that the
community is literally supplied
with young folks. The new rink
on the ball grounds viii, therefore,
prove a real treat that viii never
again be done without.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-12-14

There may be other conditions
that win weigh heavily in the con-
siderati0n of a continuance of the
war; but the consideration for the
man in the trench should outweigh
them all. This would be the pre-
dominating thought Of Him whose
birthday we are about to cele-
brafe.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-12-14

on juice system The present
dim and powerleSS condition on
the prairie again brings back the
Arkansawyer' 5 argument about
his leaky roof, and the same sort
Of enterprise seems 70 apply la
both eases.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-12-14
Notice Of Hearing Petition for Probate
Of viii

q = II
In The Probate Court Of Lewis County, State
Of Idaho.
In the matter Of the ealaseol Robert Watson.
deceased
Notice Is hereby given that petition for the
probate % the will q Rob Ft v Atsau. deceased,
and for The issuance OF letters testamentary
thereon 10 A. ". Talking ton. has been died 10
this court and that Wednesday the Srd day Of
January. 1917, at the hour OF II O'Clock A. n Of
said day, AZ the court room OF said Court, Al
the court house in the town Of Sezpefee,
county OF Lewis state Of Idaho. have been AZ
petition, when aud where any person inter
ested may appear aud contest the saae. and
show eAuse II he has any shy said petition
should not be granted
Dated At Nezperce. Idaho December II. ~ 8.
Sw8 Thomas ~. Roberts. Cl,rk
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-12-14

The question of sewage, and
paying for it, is up to you, Mr.
Real Property Owner; and you
must let the city council know if
it is not agreeable, by next We'd
nesdav-
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-12-14

And while the wise heads probe
for the high-cost-of-living mic
robe, the little bugger keeps on
climbing in plain view Of every
hodv.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-12-14

Sure. we deliver twice daily
at 8 4. IN. and 3 p. IN. Phone rs
your orders. Wen do the rest
BERT $ BAKERY.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1916-12-14

The Herald subscription price
win be $50 after January /, 1917,
and there is no prospect Of its
again being lower than that. This
is the ruling price Of like publica-
lions not only in the west, but in
the middle-west. Until January /
any one may advance his subscrip-
tion as many years as he likes at
the old rate Of 81 per year. We
consider il fair to give the people
this opportunity before the in
crease rate goes into effect, and
certainly do not make the offer as
d mere inducement to pay up.
Possibly the public utilities
commission might help the electric
light and power users on this prai-
RE just a little If it tried. This
continuous supply Of winter excus-
es instead Of winter service is not
what the people here pay for; II
is not in anywise necessary. The
fact that pE0mises instead Of SER
vice have been accepted hereto
fore is no sign the prairie folks
are willing to put up with this SER
iously detrimental neglect a great
while longer Other sections are
protected in their natural rights
with electric current companies;
this one viii be, for it is not hog
tied, but just docile. This state
ment does not apply 10 the local
management, which is doing its
best to give the people adequate
service.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1916-05-18

away, followed into the silence by SOFT
laughter. From The Firs came the
last angry wall of the fat young god,
choked Off In midfight by the soft
hand Of sleep. Then the scurrying OF
many feet along the dusty road, silence,
and last of all, the trailing whistle Of
a boy signaling good-nlght-sound SRy-
ing good-by to happy day.
Hours passed before the moon
popped into the sky, hurrying just at
first as though she knew she were
forty minutes late again. One by one
lights went out. Other lights cleaned
from upper windows; then they, in
turn, went out. Red Hill had gone to
bed.
From Maple house Alan slipped out
to smoke last cigar. He hesitated a
moment and then strobe through the
long grass laden with seed and Just
decking itself with dewy jewels for the
night. He crossed to the old church
The door was open. He entered and
climbed the crumbling stairs to the
belfry. He jumped into one of the
arches and sat down, his legs dangling.
His eyes wandered slowly over the
familiar scene. From behind their
trees Maple house, The Firs and Elm
house blinked up at him dreamily Be-
fore them ran the ribbon of road,
white under moonlight, dipping at each
end into the wide world. Up and down
the road before The Firs, paced two
figures-Gerry and Alix. Gerry's arm
was around her Long black shad-
ows, all pointing to the west, like
fallen silhouettes cut the moonlight.
Above them, the autumn-painted trees
gave out a golden echo of light.
Alan drew a great, quivering breath.
"My boy, you have been far, far
away" J. Y. had said and he had an
swered, "yes, but have come back"
But it was only now, tonight that he
had really come back.
Alan's wandering eyes settled on
Maple house. Even as a hen gather
eth her chickens under her wings" he
whispered.
And then the peace of home descend,
ed upon him. On his SCARED spirit he
felt the touch Of the healing hands of
home. It's sweetness and its power, its
love everlasting demanding love for.
ever, knocked at his waking heart and
found the door open. Far, far had he
wandered in the world Of mind and
the world of men, but in the end he
had come back like Wayne to the
eternal mother of the Waynes. To
night he knew that his drifting sou
had dropped anchor at last.
(THE END)