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The Washington times., 1916-08-24
Stomach Troubles
Due to Acidity
SAYS NEW YORK PHYSICIAN

A well-known New York physician in
speaking Of dyspepsia and its proper treat
ment says that so-called stomach troubles,
such as indigestion, wind stomach ache and
inability to retain food. are In probably nine
cases out Of ten simply evidences that fer
mentation Is taking place in the food con-
tents OF the stomach causing the formation
Of gas and acids Wind distends the stom-
ach, and causes that full. oppressive feeling
sometimes known as heartburn, while the
acid irritates and infiames the delicate lining
Of the stomach. The trouble lies largely In
the fermenting food. causing the formation
OF excess acid. Such fermentation is I'M
natural, and many involve most serious con-
sequences II not corrected.
To stop or prevent fermentation OF the food
contents Of the stomach and to neutraiize the
dangerous acid and make II harmless, a tea
spoonful Of bisurated magnesia, probably the
best and most effective corrector OF acid
known. should he taken In a quarter OF a
glass OF hot or cold water Immediately after
eating, or whenever wind or acidity 10 felt
This stops. the fermentation. sweetsns the
stomach contents and neutralizes the acidity
In few moments. Fermentation. wind and
acidity are dangerous and unnecessary, Stop
or prevent them by the use Of a proper
antacid, such as bisurated magnesia, which
can be obtained from any druggist, and thus
enable the stomach to do its work properly
| without being hindered by poisonous gas and
dApxerouA AcidA. -Aayk --
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
Wife Fails in Effort
To Save Drowning Man

BFRwYN. Pa. Aug. A.-While his
wife. endangering her own life. leaned
over the side of a rowboat and vainly
called to him to take hold OF her hand.
Howard Beaumont. Of Berwyn. drowned
In the Schuylkill river. at Valley Forge.
Beaumont was employed as steel
inspector by the Pennsylvania railroad.
His vacation began Monday. This
morning Mr.. and Mrs. Beaumont and
Miss Myrtle Dole. a Berwyn school
teacher. started out for picnic. walk
ing to Valley Forge. After lunch Mr..
and Mrs. Beaumont went out on the
river in a boat, while Miss Dole re-
manned on shore.
Beaumont told his wife he intended to
go in bathing. and as she started to re-
monstrate with him he dived into the
water. He called out a moment later
and then sank. When he came up the
first time Mrs. Beaumont called to him,
Howard, Howard. take hold OF my
hand" He did not seem to hear. how
ever, and when he rose the second time
Mrs. Beaumont threw an oar toward
him, but he made no effort to grasp It.
The wife collapsed when she saw her
husband sink for the last time.
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
R. R. PRESS AGENTS
HAVE A HARD TINE
Announcements" Coming Out.
Galore, But They Fail to
Find Way Into Print.

"sh-h-h. we're going to have .
statement"
The speaker Ii well-groomed,
prosperous looking young man, who
was graduated from mere newspaper
writing to press agenting.
He works for the railroads. draws
fat salary, lives luxuriously at the
New Willard. and cloaks himself In
the thickest OF thick mystery.
He Ia only one of many. You can't
walk into the railroad executives'
headquarters nowadays without fair
ly stumbling over the ubiquitous
press agent.
ny today. however, his shushes had
Statements" promised for steen
o'clock have either failed to appear
until umsteen o'clock, or else have
had so much of the flavor of the press
agent that they couldn't break into
a newspaper with print paper SO high
without passing through the hands
Of the ad manager.
And, now. the press agents seem
n downhearted bunch, Upstairs. In q
plush carpeted room. lie the remains
OF their valiant efforts. corps oil
typewriters are calling for help. the
floor Is Uttered with typewriter and
3 carbon sheets. but the press agent.
, every newspaper man who VIII lend
an ear.
! To date the executives are eighty.
/ two sheets and a dozen verbal an
/ nouncements ahead OF the employe,
/ In the publicity campaign.
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
MRS.. H. P. DAWSON
STARTS AERO FLEET

NEW YORK. Aug. a<.-Mrs Henry
p. Dawson. wife OF H. p. Dawson. Of
]. p. Morgan & Co.. has been main
tanning a very active aviation camp
for the last two months at her sum
mer home. Peacock Point. at Locust
Valley. L. l. Mrs. Dawson explained
yesterday why she had taken up this
task.
ITO show mothers that flying Is
sane, safe. wise, and constructive
work for their sons to take up in
connection with preparedness for our
national defense" was Mrs. Davison's
answer to a direct question on the
subject.
Dawson. he rson. has been Tying his
own hydroaeroplane for some weeks
and a corps OF college men has been
in training at Peacock Point for the
last two months.
, 1t Is expected the men will form
the first New York unit of aerial
coast patrol. as soon as Congress
authorizes the formation OF that sys-
TEN OF coast defense.
Mrs. Dawson Is responsible for the
formation of the flying squad. Before
giving her consent she had to over
come conviction that frying was the
most dangerous avocation on earth
further than that. MIR. Dawson. who
held n similar belief. had to be con.
verified before the training school could
he established. Her desire to support
the preparedness movemenr was pri-
MARTY responsible, said Mrs. Dawson
for her finally giving her consent for
her son to take up aviation.
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
Painful, Swollen Veins
Quickly Relieved and
Reduced

Mrs r. M. Remler OF Federal. Kan
sas, writes an interesting account OF
her success in reducing severe case
Of enlarged veins that should be en-
couraging to others similarly afflict-
ed. She suffered with badly swollen
and inflamed veins lin fact. one had
broken) for more than seven years be-
fore she became acquainted with Abb
sorbine. Jr., and used It, Absorbine. Jr..
was faithfully applied for several weeks,
and. to quote from her letter. THE
large knots In the veins left. 1t was all
sfnce' ~ ~ ' "
Absorbine, Jr.. Is an antiseptic liniment
healing, cooling. and soothing. Safe
ana plea SAINT to use. 500 and $500 at
Your druggist's or postpaid. Liberal trial
bottle postpaid for 1Oc In stamps. w. F.
Young. +. ID. F.,
AS Temple st.. Springfield, Mass.
s,Advt
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
RAILROAD WORKERS
OPTIMISTIC TODAY
Air Of Confidence Pervades
Headquarters Of Unions
Representatives.

An. air Of confident optimism per-
vaded the headquarters of the railroad
brotherhoods today.
There Is nothing depressing in the
situation" A. B. Garretson. conduct
ors' chief. and spokesman OF the men.
said.
This statement was made after Mr..
Garretson and the chiefs of the three
other railroad brotherhoods had. re-
ported to a meeting of the $40 rail-
road committeeman the results of a
conference with Judge w. l.. Cham
bers. Of the Federal board of media-
ton and Cancellation.
The men expected summons to the
white House at any moment. They
had been given 60 understand by
Judge Chambers that the President
might call them later In the day.
Less Strik eTalk.
There was less strike talk about
the National Hotel. headquarters of
the men.
The dynamite has cooled off," one
Of the railroad mems leaders said.
Perhaps the weather had something
to do with IT,"
The danger of a strike remains "
brotherhood said. but we hope the
Lord Will be good to u.s.
Presidents Garretson. Stone, Lee, and
Carter. the four brotherhood chiefs to
sage from the White House this morn
| Ing. refused to discuss the nature OF
\ the Presidents proposals.
There was no serious EFFORT made to
| conceal the fact that the President had
submitted to the men certain sugges-
tons made to him by the railroad man
| ayers committee.
we gave the President a reply to
the message sent u.s. was all Garrett
| Leaving the National Hotel shortly
after 10 o'clock after. comforting with
| me brotherhood chairmen. Judge
| Chambers offered to drive the four
labor leaders to the Bijou Theater.
| where their colleagues were In session,
In the White House car. They de-
clined and called taxi.
Meeting Adojurns.
| The meeting OF the railroad workers
adjourned Immediately after the four
leaders reported on their conference
with Judge Chambers. Another meet
Ing will be held at 10 o'clock tomor-
row morning, unless the days devel-
opments are such as to permit of an
earlier meeting.
Brotherhood leaders are confident the
railroads have capitulated to the Pres
t snai , program. but are holding, on
bargain for another increase In
freight rates.
The men feel that the railroad man.
| ayers were seriously affected by the
developments in the camp OF the rail.
road workers yesterday. indicating a
strong demand by some of the chairmer
to drop negotiations. unless there il set.
Element at once. and proceed with strike
plans.
The railroads will capitulate before
the day Is over" one leader OF the men
confidently declared. IT think we will
| be able to end our sessions in Wash.
ington tomorrow"
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
LIEBKNECHT DRAWS
FOUR-YEAR SENTENCE
Appeal Only Wins Socialist Harder
Terms.

AMSTERDAM. Aug. 23.--The result
OF DR.. Karl Liebknecht's appeal
against his sentence for war treason
has been the imposition of a new and
severer sentence or four years and
one month penal servitude and ex-
pulsion from the army, according to
a dispatch from Berlin.
The appeal of the Socialist leader
was heard today before a supreme
court-martial. presided over by
naval captain.
In addition to his prison sentence.
DIR. Liebknecht Is deprived of his
civil rights for six years. In an
nouncing the verdict the court de-
clared that the sentence was imposed
"for attempted war treason. severe
disobedience. and resistance against
the armed power OF the state" The
court announced that as the prisoner
has already served one month OF his
sentence he has the privilege of an
appeal from the present judgment.
The original sentence imposed was
thirty months Imprisonment and dis
missal from the army.
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
Women Slave Witnesses
Vanish From New York

NEW YORK. Aug. AT least sew
enty-fve women who might have
been asked to testify against police
men under Indictment or facing in
dictment In the white slave investiga-
ton have left New York. and have
been traced to other cities outside
this State. according to Assistant Dis
trict Attorney James Z. Smith. Mr..
Smith accuses friends of the police.
men Of having compelled or persuad.
ed these witness to leave town.
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
GERMAN CATHOLICS
ATTACK PRESIDENT

NEW YORK. Aug. 24.--President
Wilson was attacked last night by
the German Roman Catholic Central
Verein in the hnal session of Its con-
vention in the Park Avenue Hotel.
The resolutions condemning the Pres
ident for the STRUCTURES on German
Americans in his message to Con-
gress were not acted upon uuntil after
a warm debate on the propriety OF a
religious organization entering into
political fields, but when the vote was
taken a chorus OF "Jah" drowned the
few "Nein."
This Is the resolution, which was
presented to the verein by q commit
tee headed by. Joseph Matt OF st. Paul.
Mimi:
our country, we find the President of
the United States publicly-in his Of
hciai message-preferrins charges
against a part Of our citizenship who
heretofore enjoyed the proud distinc..
ton of unquestioned loyalty and
patriotism.
I'VE regret this uttsrance and de-
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
MR.. DICKINSON'S STATEMENT.

m. r,.,,, ,. a.. u,.o,hor man
&c .,,, =, ,,,hVc
opeIaons inc Ina.hiners VI JUN
utilities upon which depend not only
practically all the business of hun
dred million peop,e hut their very
H.. a., a., s,,nn,,o,, -, al, ,overn.
'Nee. anu ,"e iune 'io'.s Vi az
ncnt, state ana hationai, cah en-
force an arbitrary demand for In
crease OF nay by threatening the
oo,.ro, ,,.,,a 70 - an The othor neo-
senera' welfare OIL III '"e o'"e' wv
pie.
II the railroad managers should
seek to enforce a demand for a re-
d,,,,,on -, ,a, 30 ,hro.,on,n, N gam
oraI incknu, tbe nennIe wo,,iS imme-
diatoiw nynrwho,n, ,hem with right
an,,s inS,yratinn '''
n The reiiroad managers Weld the
II, tne ra,roau nnahas. In be- nyars
thrnwp ~. iss,,s merely will he
nnst nan. ana Mt sattloi and will
ret,,rn IN aggravaIad form iusttfied
hv CO.. f,donee basad unon auccess
10 q gre.ter question than one
~ ca,,nansat,on ~ emn,ovea mr. re-
turn unon canitai
II Ia ,,itaI 10 the life NJ the Amer
,can n.onin ans ,bew aione have the
nower 10 settle ~ on n stable basis.
The President has INTERVIEWED.
some are saving that he has been
the arbitrator and that I'm this way
the nsncinle has heen maintained.
This contention IL manifestly false
and Ia made 10 mis,ead the public
thought
Tho President has not made and
cannot make such claim. The en-
pioyes distinctly refuse all arbitra-
ton of the demand for an eight
hour day. The railroad managers
have never made him an arbitra-
tor.
He has pblicly announced that the
question 81 nm eight-hour day was
not arbitrable. II he IL not clearly
right no has dealt n severe blow To
the principie of arbitration. He
bases his conclusion entirely on
nremise that society has determined
that the eight hour day must be
adopted.
This premise will be denied earn
estiy and honestly by n large part OF
the American people. Certainly So
ciety has not determined 1t by law
n 80 the law would settle II and no
such question could arise.
Parts ~ society have determined
4, hy Iaw for special classes and spe-
s,ai ni.cas The fact that Il has not
hoe, generally decreed by law shows
thot soc,etv has not determined the
,ss,,o
The President has probably gone
hoynnd tho action Of society. The
49,, ~, a. no said for his prem
rat he assumes IL upon his
,sv ~ What society wishes or
@ To "aw forecast correctly,
may ~ -, =, Go nronhecy,
out a. p 'hts actod Sw tho prestige
~, biu Great office' he has declared
The Washington times., 1916-08-24

a. At present; but at much higher cost
IF the brotherhoods are. willing to
work eight hours for a days nay. this
controversy could be settled In twenty
minute said r. ,is RiS'es fo OF ,h sne
an1 I'll take off my coat and put In my
best ticks for them" i,
President johnson. of the Norfolk and
Western. Issued a statement containing
The upshot OF these deliberations was
the admission that the eight-hour day
is to be accepted In some form. They
want II to be, In q form that will not
cost them the enormous sums which
they say granting the brotherhoods de-
Above all. as one Of them put It. they
want TO- be able to say:
I'VE have granted a fair eight-nour
day: 1t ls now up to the, President or
public opinion. to compel the brother-
hoods to accept It,"
brotherhood officials today refused to
see any concession In the new eight
hour talk of the railroad presidents.
heard for months said one official.
THAT is not meeting the Presidents
proposal. either In letter or spirit"
Accuse Employees.
The brotherhood men charged today
that the big lines are lobbying the ma
ton to make It appear public senti-
ment is with capital on the strike situa-
ton. .t.
Station agents and others are the
means. they say. whereby this alleged
lobby operates. These men. the EN-
ployes say, have urged the public to
flood President Wilson with messages
favoring arbitration. Stacks of mes
sages serving to dioclose this activity,
are In the hands OF the brotherhoods.
Some of these charge that the rail-
roads are telling employees. who refuse
to be loyal In case of strike. that I'VE
will get rid Of such men,
A sample message from Superior.
Wis. said today that a Great North
ern agent was endeavoring to have the
public send Wilson arbitration mes
sages. ,-
about these efforts Of the railroads to
w. g. Lee. trainmen's brotherhood
head.
Behind this alleged move to manu-
facture public opinion. lies one reason
for the Impotence Of the employees
They feel that x the effort continues
sition 10 Endorsed by the nation.
It developed today that President
Wilson has asked both sides of the
controversy to refrain from advertis-
ing their cases in the newspapers
while negotiations are under way fol
have. as a result, been taboo. But the
press agents are working overtime
Ten thousand words comprised the ap
proximate output last night.
The Washington times., 1916-08-24

piore It's effects. especially IN view Of
Its general character, without SUBJ
Stimulating facts. as such utterances
coming from such high source are call
culated to fasten unfounded suspicion
and mistrust OF a large element OF our
summation Of a program OF social eff
flciency In our country.
Among the men who ursed the adop-
ton Of this recolution was Aiphonse q.
man Societies of America. who said:
IT believe the American people will
respect you for coming out with what
you consider the truth. We have been
accused OF being false to the flag, the
flag for which we bied and died. Al
though ] play AZ safe as ary one, I
am In favor of turning against this
Infamous attack on our character"
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
Road Heads. Denounce'
Wilson's Strike Stand

Jacob M Dickinson Secretary Of War under Taft and
cever Rock Island system night issued in
Weighing against President Wilson for insisting eghthour
day tranmen and for dscardng the arbitration principle
Mr. Dickinsons attack the President made the
striking fact that he Democrat for the Chief
Executives election.
Hale Holden president Of the Chicago Burlington Quincy
also issued statement last night following the
White House. which he attacked the Presidents policy
Following is Mr.. Dckinsons statement
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
Big Storm in MARYLAND.

POCOMOkE CITY. Md. Aug. 23.-One
of the worst electrical storms in years
broke over Worcester and Somerset
counties. Several persons were struck
by lightning. negro was killed, houses
were burned and heavy damage was
done to boats.
In this section the home Of Charles T
Byrd was struck by lightning and burned
to the ground. The family escaped In
jury A tenant house on the place Of
r. w. Veazey was struck. but only the
roof was burned.
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
Recognition

Recognition of his true
worth as a business man, en-
couragement in the plans he
is endeavoring to carry for
ward, and deserved support
in bringing them to fruition
is what the depositor is justly
entitled to receive from his
bank.
The Federal National Bank
strives conscientiously to live
up to its ideals of practical
helpfulness. and while its pol
icies always dictate conser-
vatism, it finds many oppor-
tunities in every days work
to extend far-reaching CO.
operation to business men
who confde their interests
to it.
A confidential discussion
of your business needs is in
vited.
We also want to explain
our system of sending a
monthly statement of &C.
count.
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Forecast for District Of Columbia and
Maryland-Fair. continued cool today;
tomorrow fair; light northwest winds.
For Virginia-Fair today; cooler in
warmer In extreme west portion; light
northwest winds.
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
Morey Detailed to Teach.

Capt. Lewis s. Morey. hero OF the
Carrizal skirmish. was today detailed
as professor of military science and tao
ties at the Pennsylvania Military Col
lsEe. at Chester. The detail is to take
effect at once.
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
Politics Gusts PRAYER.

wINsTED. Conn.,, Aug. A.-The Re-
publican cauYs TO elect delegates to
the State convention will be held in
Nepaug this evening. The regular mid
week prayer meeting has been post
poned to Friday evening, US the Re
publicans want the pcom where prayer
Is offered.
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
Philadelphians Send
$3.50, 900 to Germany

BERLIN. Aug. 24.-The Association
for Defense Preparation of Friedenau
has received $4,000 from the Phiiadel-
phia branch. the semi official news
agency stated today.
The Washington times., 1916-08-24

on a principle which II accepted
OF labor?
VIII Il apply to all employees of
ailroads and other public utilities?
~ SO. the cost must be considered.
Shall " apply to all manufsctur-
ing operatives? If so, how will II
artect our foreign competition.
especially after this war is over?
Does II apply to domestic servants
and farm hands? IL not. then upon
what principle is the differentia-
The Presidents declaration chal-
iehges the immediate thought OF
the country. Its soundness must
De tested. II true. the people
should not shrink from the result.
~ not true. then II should not be
accepted as a. basis for determin-
ing This great controversy. 80 preg-
nant with consequences.
Hale Holden's, Statement.
The railway executives who have
met here at the request Of President
Wilson are proceeding as rapidly as
practicable with their work. II
must be understood. however. that
the problem with which these men
are wrestling is the most important
and gigantic ever presented to any
BODY or men In the Industrial history
OF the country.
They cannot. therefore, consist
emily with their duty to their stock
holders. their employees. or the pub
lie. reach a final conclusion regard
ing what action they should take
without much discussion, study. and
thought.
IL our deliberations seem to pro-
coed slowly II is due to the facts
mentioned. For us to act hastily
would be "A betrayal OF the great re-
sponsibllity we owe to all the parties
CONCERNED and most OF all to the
public.
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
SUN AND MOON TABLES.

sun rose...:.::. sos Sun sets........ 6:52
Moon rises 1:23 am. Moon sets 4:H D. m,
Light automobile lamps at 7:22 D. m.
The Washington times., 1916-08-24
TEMPERATURES.
(U, B, Bureau)
TIDE TABLES.

%. 9. Coast and Geodetic Survey.)
High tides 4:40 a. M, height 26.
b:l0 p. M, height 40.
Low tides-1l :29 a. m. height OF.
. 'so, 40 a. m, height o..
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-19
Hair Often Ruined
By Washing With Soap

Soap should be used very carefully, If
you want to keep your hair looking It's
best. Most soaps and prepared sham
poos contain too much alkali. This
dries the scalp. makes the hair brittle,
and ruins It.
The best thing for steady use is iust
ordinary mulsifcd coeoanut oil (Which
is pure and greaseless), and is better
than the most expensive soap or any
thing else you can use.
One or two teaspoonfuls viii cleanse
the hair and scalp thoroughly. Simply
Inoisten the hair with water and rub L
in. 1t makes an abundance of rich.
creamy lather; which rinses out easily,
removing every particle of dust, din.
dandruff and excessive oil. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and II leaves
the scalp soft, and the hair fine and
silky, bright, lustrous, fluffy and easy to
manage.
You can get mulsifsd coeoanut oil al
any pharmacy, it's very cheap, and q few
ounces will supply every member Of tho
family for months,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-19
A HUNTINGTON
PHYSICIAN IS FOR
WENTWORTH
Or. N. B. Ferguson Tested and
Prescribed This Valuable
Family Nerve Tonic.

Wherever Nerv-Worth has been in
troduced 1t has gained prompt recog-
milton in medical circles as well as in
the home. Persons on the inside
have been surprised at the number of
prescribed by physicians whose know
ledge Of this tonic's power over ner-
vous ills has prompted them to use
it for their patients. A pointer to
this effect appears in the endorsement
printed below. It comes from DR.. N.
b. Ferguson, well known practicing
phsIcian at Huntington, w. Va. The
following are the doctors own exact
words:
'Nerv-Worth is truly a great rem
edy. have tested it professionally
in my practice and actually and prac-
tically in my family. 1t gives me
pleasure to recommend 1t to the pro-
fession and also to the general pub
lie. 1t in my opinion will prove a
great boon to sufferers from the
be rs ameliorative remedy"
This great boon is now within easy
reach Of all Clarksburg and vicinity.
The Burke Drug Store is now the
mecca for local victims of nervous
disorders. for here Wentworth is on
sale and here the statesmen are ready
with sample dose to show callers
what Wentworth looks and tastes
like.
Your dollar back at Burke's II
Nerv-Worth fails to help you.-Ad-
vertisement.