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The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
AWARDS ANNOUNCED
FOR BEST GARDENS
Experts Judge Competition Held at
Langdon and Woedridge.

Members of the staff of the Maryland
Agricultural Experiment Station recently
completed their inspection of the lawns
and gardens of the subdivisions of Lang
don and Woodbridge The committee of
the Langdon- Woodbridge Citizens Associa-
ton. charged with this particular work,
escorted them on their tour. On this
their final inspection, large number of
their announcements of the winners Of the
various classes as follows:
Plan and arrangement OF bufldings lawn, flowers
shrubbery. trees. and vegetable garden-winners:
First prize. William Sando, 3o3 South Dakota ave
nue. northeast; second prize, Henry A. Nieth, 2oJo
Rhode Island avenue northeast; third prize, Dr.
J. r. Hamilton, 3l3 Twenty-fourth street northeast
fourth prize. L. K simpkins. Zs1 Central avenue
northeast
and culture-winners: First prize. William sando.
sos South Dakota avenue northeast; second prize,
Andrew Callan. 6I Myrtle avenue northeast; third
prize. James White 2s24 Myrtle avenue northeast,
Fruit gardens; variety and general csre-Wnners:
First prize, William Sando So23 South Dakota ave
nue. northeast; second prize, Oscar Baylis, 2625
Myrtle avenue northeast; third prize, Alexander
Edie, 362 Myrtle avenue northeast; fourth prize
J. H. Durand, 2s5 Twenty+fourth street northeast
Annual Towering plants; variety and effective
arrangement; annual climbers also considered In
this class-Wnners: First prize Mr.. Peterson 2563
Rhode Island avenue northeast; second prize, James
White; third prize. William Ssndo.
Lawns; the quality and texture Of turf and general
care-Winners: First prize DR.. J. R. Hamilton {;
T0wse B0s Myrtle avenue northeast; fourth prize,
Frank K. Steele South Dakota avenue northeast
Honorable mention-Alexander Edie and Charles
Miller, Sl3 Twenty-sxth street northeast.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
BALTIMORE GIRL SORRY
FOR SHOOTING OF MAN

Special to The Washington Herald.
Baltimore, Sept. 13.-'Tm sorry I shot
him wish I had killed myself after
shooting him must have been crazy"
With the tears streaming down her
pretty face, s-year-oId sarf Conway
made this statement this morning while
she was locked in one Of the upstairs
rooms OF the Northwestern police sta
ton The girl, who Is well dressed and
seems refined. is charged with assaultfng
and shooting J. Leland Kemper, Of the
Terrace Apartments, 500 Hamilton Ter
race, last night with intent to kill. KEN
per. who Is g years old, is in the Mary
land General Hospital with three bullet
wounds One is in the abdomen, one IN
the left shoulder and one in the left
breast.
The Conway girl made serious charges
against KempeT, which the police prob
ably will investigate further.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
SERBIA PLANS TO SEND
DIPLOMAT TO AMERICA

Establishment Of diplomatic relations
between the United States and Serbia. for
the first time its under way, it was learn
ed here yesterday afternoon.
A minister to represent Serbia in the
United States has been named bv the
Serbian government, which now has its
capital in France, and he will arrive
shortly in New York from a French port.
Diplomatic circles here yesterday pro
fessed to see in the sending of the minis
ter move by Serbia, backed by the
entente allies. to have the United States
when peace negotiations begin, demand
the entire re-establishment of Serbia and
payment of an indemnity to that nation
by the Germanic powers for the deyasta-
ton that followed the first declaration of
war.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
DEMANDS OF JAPANESE
Stir OFFICIALS HERE
Admission of Activity in China Call
for Further Probe.

Official admission by the Japanese gov
ernment OF the demands made on China
for japanese military officials to be put
at the head of certain Chinese communi-
ties, though pronounced by Japan not to
be threatening the sovereignty of China,
has spurred the State Department to
further investigation OF the Far East sit
uation.
The investigation, officials say, may re-
suit in Japan never taking advantage OF
the Chinese concessions. even If they are
made. through fear OF displeasing the
United States.
Minister Reinsch. in Peking, and
American consuls in Mongolia and Man
churia, have been given instructions to
continue their watch of the situation.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
GUARDSMAN CHARGED
WITH BEING DESERTER

Charged with desertion from the United
States Coast Artillery, and fraudulent
enlistment in the District Of Columbia
National Guard, a man known az Will
lam H Cummins, is confined In the
post guard house at Fort Myer.
He is said to be William H Miller. He
enlisted in the National Guard as Cum
mings" and came 70 Washington on
Tuesday on a special detail. He was
sighted by Patrolmsn Davis, Of the First
precinct, who thought the Esurdsman re-
semoled a picture sent out by the Navy
Department Of Corporal Miller. The ar
rest followed. Yesterday Cumming
was transferred from the First precinct
to the care Of the military authorities at
Fort Myer.
He was a first sergeant in Company
z, Third Infantry. D. c. n. G.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
TALK ON PROJECTION
FOR FILM CRAFTSMEN

Practical instruction in the projection
of motion pictures will be given at a
meeting of motion-p picture men in the
Strand Theater. Ninth and D streets
northwest, tonight at 11:l5 o'clock. Man
ager Tom Moore, of the Strand, proffered
the free use of the house. F. H. Rich
nrdson, of the Moving Picture World, an
expert in the theory and practice of pro-
lection, will come from New York to
deliver the lecture.
A buffet supper will be served. Ar
rangements for Mr.. Richardson's trip
were made by A. Dresner, of the Metro
Film Company.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
NFANTILE PARALYSIS
EPIDEMIC SUBSIDING

Reports from the health department
yesterday indicate the infantile paralysis
situation here is showing signs of sub
siding No new cases have been reported
to Che local authorities since September
o.
There are five cases under surveillance
now. one OF these is expected to be dis
charged as cured today, 1t was announced.
The other four are mild cases and all are
showing rapid improvement. according
to an official Of the department who added
they In all probability would be discharg-
ed within week or two.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
VILLA AND FOLLOWERS
SEEN SOUTH OF JUAREZ

FL Paso. Tex. Sept 12-viIls and 400
followers occupied Gallegos station on
the Mexican Central Railway, l24 miles
south Of Juarez. today, according to a
code message received here tonight by
an American mining man.
Military officials are holding a special
train with 400 men and four pieces Of
artillery in readiness for immediate move
ment. They declare. however. that they
have no knowledge Of Villas where
abouts.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
did NOT BELIEVE
She WOULD LIVE
Startling Testimonial Given for the
New Herbal Stomach Rem
edy, Plant Juice.

One of the most interesting recent
statements made concerning the much
discussed preparation, Plant Juice, now
being introduced in Washington. is that
of Mrs. Alice Wilson. wife of Charles
E. Wilson, who resides at No. 1877 For
tieth street. Lawrenceville, a suburb of
Pittsburgh. Mrs. Wilson Is well known
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
EASEMENT LAID BESIDE
THIEF In PRISON YARD

Berlin, Sept. 13.-According to the Fre-
mendenblatt, of Hamburg. Roger Case
ment was buried at the side of a burglar
In the Pentonville Prison yard after his
execution, but later his relatives obtain
ed permission to disinter the body and
bury 1t in Ireland.
As the coffin was being taken aboard
a steamer at Glasgow, however, the
British government ordered that Case
ment's body should not be taken TO Ire
land until a year after the war ends.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
To Consider Reichstag Policy

Berlin. Sept 13-Socialist members OF
the Reichstag were notified today that a
party conference would be held on Sep
tember p to decide upon the policy to be
foIling when the Reichstag reconvenes
on September 2s.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
No Trace Of Villa

San Antonio. Tex. Sept. 12-No traces
Of Pancho Villa have been found by
Gen. Pershing's scouts the latter advised
Maj. Gen. Funston in a telegram from
field headquarters this afternoon
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
Political Notes

Columbia, 8. c., Sept. 13-Partially
complete returns today from yesterdays 5
primaries assured the denomination of
Gov. Richard I. Manning over former
Gov. Cole L. Blease, the famous par
doner. With less than 100 precincts miss
ing, the returns showed Manning. IS,
Blease, 64,2TL
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14

An order for two tons of a Chicago
poultry food was placed by q Ber-
muda dealer after an interview with
Consul Carl r. Loop. at Hamilton
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14

Spain Is believed to have $500. .ooo, 900
tons of coal in deposits scattered over
nine provinces.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14
WOMEN SEE G. o. P. VICTORY.
Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker Discusses
Result in Maine,

The women's National Republican Club
held its weekly meeting in the gridiron
room OF the New Willard Hotel last
night. Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker was the
principal speaker.
The Republican victory in Maine was
the topic of Mrs. fuckers address. She.
said the sweeping Republican vote in
that State presaged an overwhelming
victory for the Republican party in the
coming Presidential elections
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14

With a new motor-truck body one man
can dump a load of two tons in thirty
seconds.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14

Phoenix, Ariz, Sept. 13.-Gov. George
W. Hunt has been renominated by Ari-
zona Democrats. according to latest re-
turns from yesterdays primaries. Re
publicans nominated Judge J. H. Mobbey
for United States Senator. These were
the only contests OF any note.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14

complete returns today from yesterdays 5
primaries assured the denomination of
Gov. Richard I. Manning over former
Gov. Cole L Blease, the famous par
doner. With less than 100 precincts miss
ing, the returns showed Manning. IS. .S25
Blease, 64,27L
Phoenix. Ariz.. Sept 13.-Gov. George
W. Hunt has been renominated by Ari-
zona Democrats. according to latest re-
turns from yesterdays primaries. Re-
publicans nominated Judge J. H. Mobbey
for United States Senator. These were
the only contests Of any note.
Seattle, Wash. Sept. l3.-Washington
Republicans nominated former Gov.
Henry Mcbride, according to returns to-
day.
The Republican Senatorial fight Is un-
certain. although it is believed that Miles
Poindexter. the incumbent, will again be
named by a small majority over Represen-
tative Humphrey. They are running neck
and neck, however. and it may take the
official count to decide a winner.
White Fish, Mont, Sept. 13.-Campaign-
ing through States where women have
the ballot, ]. Frank Hanley and DR.. Ira
]. Landrith, national candidates of the
FTOulDlllOnlSlSb are making q StrOnS DlQ
for the suffrage vote in the coming ma
tional election.
The candidates are pointing with
pride to their record Of forty-four
years adherence to the principle of equal
suffrage and are laying stress on what
they term the vacillating policies of the
two old parties on the matter.
The prohibition special bearing the
campaign party. reached here this fore
noon. Mr.. Tanley made a short address
special resumed its journey to Boomers
Tulsa, Okla, Sept 1S.-Fully recovered
from his attack Of acute Indigestion last
night at Oklahoma City, when he was
forced to stop speaking for several min
utes. Charles NJ. Fairbanks, Republican
candidate for Vice President, resumed
his campaign here today.
Mr.. Fairbanks ascribed his illness to
constant travelling recently, but said he
would complete his speaking tour.
Chicago, Sept. 13-wtlIiarn Jennings
Bryan and Senator James Hamilton
Lewis are going out on the trail of
Charles Evans Hughes.
Announcement was made TODAY from
Western Democratic headquarters here
that Mr.. Bryan and the Illinois Senator
will take the stump next Monday through
the West and Northwest, covering the
same territory Travelled by the Republi-
can candidate.
Senator Lewis will begin in Minneapo-
lis on September IS. Bryan will open in
Reno, New, next Monday.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-14

Seattle, Wash. Sept. 13.-Washington
Republicans nominated former Gov
Henry Mcbride, according to returns to-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-11
RAJ F
Schedules under New Work
mems Compensation Law are
Made by the Commission.
OF Associated Press

(Correspondence OF Associated Press
SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, July IL.
The wormen's commission, ap-
opnited by Governor Wager to carry
out the provisions Of the new work
mems compensation law has issued
schedules of rates which went into
effect on July /.
Many employers, particularly the
The workmen's commission, ap-
ever, consider the rates applicable to
their employees too high and have
signifled their intention of exercising
their option OF rejecting insurance
under the law taking their chances
of settling injury damage claims
either in or out of court.
The rates provided by the commits
sion run from fraction of one per
cent to four per cent for the more
hazardous occupations.
The new law had been pending for
more than five years and during pre-
vious sessions was vigorously oppos-
ed by the employers. Its passage is
considered a distinct victory for the
labor element of the island is looked
upon as one Of the most constructive
pieces Of legislation since American
occupation.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-11
Various Forms
Of Headache

ut Is necessary in order to treat head
lches properly to understand the causes
which produce tho affection" says DR.. j. W.
Ray OF Blockton, Ala. Continuing he says:
Physicians cannot oven begin the treat
menb Of disease without knowing what
causes give rise to 1t, and w0 must TOmom-
Der that headache Is to be treated ncCo riding
10 the same rule. We must not only be pRrs
ocular to Eiven remedy intended to coun-
teract tho cause which produces tho head.
ache, but wo must also givo remedy to
relieve tho pain until the calBe oithe trouble
hns been removed. To answer this purpose
Anti-kamnlR Tablets Will DO found n most
convenient and satisfactory remedy. One
tabletev0ry one to three hours gives comfort
and rest in the mostsevore cases OF headache,
neuralgia and particularly the headaches
Of women"
When We hhve patient subject 10 regular
attacks of sick headache, we should caution
him to keep his bowels regular, for which
nothing is better than "ActoidBn, and when
he feels the least sign OF an oncominE
attack, he should tuko two AK Tablets.
Such patients should always be instructed
TO carry few Anti -kAmnia Tablets, so a. TO
have them ready for instant use, These
tablets are prompt in action, and can be
depended on to produce relief in q very
lew mllutes. Ask for AK Tablets.
Anti-kamniR Tablets can be obtained RtnlI
druggists, --,'
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-11
To Ward OFT Summer
Complexion Ills

To keep tho face smooth, white and
beautiful all summer, there's nothing quite
so good as ordinary mercollzed wax. Dis
colorod or Greckled skin, 50 common at THIS
season. IL gently absorbed by the wax and
replaced by the newer frosher skin boz
meath, The face exhibits no trace Of tho
wax, which is applied at bedtime and
washed on mornings Greasy creams,
powders and Tougcs. on the other hand, arc
ant TO appear more conspicuous than usual
ticso DAYS OF excessive persplralon. just
got an ounce Of mercollsed wax at any
drugstore and uAo like cold cream. This
will helm any skin az once and In week
nr so tho complexion will look remarkably
young and healthy
sun, winds and flying dust often cause
squirting and other contortlons which
make wrinkles You can quickly get rid
Of every line. however caused, by using
harmless wash lotion made by dlssolvlnF
o. powdered saNolIto in II pit witch
hazel
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-11

st,t. Of Ohio city OF Toledo, Lucas County, %.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that be e senior
partner OF the frm Of F. Cheney 4 Con 40,
Stite aforesaid, and that said nrm VIII pay
IN sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS Tor
eath nnd every case OF Catarrh that cannot %
cured by the use Of halls Catarrh cure
n FRANK J. CHENEY.
svorn TO before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day Of December. A. d. 1854
s,II, A. W. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Cstsrrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly upon tho blood and mucous o9E'
faces OF the system. Send for Testimonials
nee FL. CHENEY & co., Toledo, o.
Sold By all Druggists, 75c.
Tako Halle Family Pills for constipation
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to appear in motion pictures in a spe-
cial production in which selection
of their dances will be shown.
AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES.

Correspondence of Associated Press
MELBOURNE, Australia, July II.
The Australian war casualties up
to May 20 are officially given as Al
1903. Three hundred and seventy
five officers have been killed, 25l
wounded and nine made prisoners Of
war; and among the rank and file
1870 have been killed. 1898 wound
ed, 1856 are missing and fifty-three
prisoners. Sick officers number $50,
and sick men 21,43O.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-11
OPTIMISM
Is Now CrOWding PesSimiSm
into the Last Ditch in French
Psychology of the War.

Correspondence Of Associated Press
PARIS, July H. Optimism is now
pessimlsm into the last
ditch in the French psychology OF
the war.
1T will all be over sooner than
You think" say the new prophets re
placing those that have been driven
out Of business by time, rIdicule and
the course of events,
A few so so far as to say "The boys
will all be home before snow flies,
but that is taking only local chances,
since snow rarely flies over the bulk
of French territory. The most auda
cious take their courage in both
hands and declare every man will
be out of the trenches by Christ
mas"
Kansas City CMo) property for
taxation purposes is valued at $780,
O32,672.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-11

The picture story is adopted from
the well known novel by c. N. and
A. NJ. Williamson, the scenario YER
-sion being the work of Captain Les
se Peacocke. The plot concerns it.
Self with European diplomacy and in
trigue, the scenes being laid in Paris
and Rome when these two cities were
1t the hey-day Of their splendor and
pleasure before the present war.
o
This is an appealing perturbation
Of rustic life in the rugged noun
tains of Southern California, where
WORKOUT physical mechanisms are re-
stored to vitality and red-blooded
health.
During these warm months, moth
Ing pictorial could be more delight
fully refreshing than the scene
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-11
Scene from 9TH Q Dyspeptio."

wherein the leading lady, Nita Davis,
as the isolated daughter of a wealthy
dyspeptic, avails herself of an oppor-
tunity to battle in secluded coo!
mountain pool fed by the melted
SHOWS Of the hills.
Ashton Dearholt and George Geo-
hart have the principal male parts,
and carry themselves admirably IN
their characterizations.
This subject. entitled The Dys-
oeptic" is to be released through the
GIutual July 81.
Taking with him Dorothy Dalton,
William Desmond and large com
pany of supporting players, Director
Walter Edwards Of the Ince-Triangle
staff, departed this week, for san
Clemente Islands to make scenes for
the desert island story by Lanier
Bartlett in which Miss Dalton and
Desmond are being co-starred'
The yard-stick and so-Called eff
cienty engineer" constitute the great
est menace to the artistic develop
ment Of the motion picture, accord
ing to Albert Capellani, whose work
in producing Les Miserables," Ca
MILE" and LA Vie de Boheme," has
established him as one OF the greatest
directors in America, On his record
, NJ. Capellanl's opinions should COM
mapd attention at any time but the
fact that since his advent to Amer
lea year ago he has Fefratned until
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-11

SHOWN again NGNASoAuS'
Charlie Chaplin is at the Bljou to,
day in his latest release spasm, THE
Fireman" His surely a comedy hit
and this VIII be the last opportunity
to see it here. Charlie lay awake al
nights to think up funny stunts to
nut into this one, and he succeeded in
making it yer yfunny. Doris Grey
the Mutual society star, appears In
what Doris Did," a five act society
drama. One reel of scenes In and
around st. Augustine, Florida, Is
shown.
Bijou will be Unto the Primitive a
Ave act v, L. S. E. production with
Kathlyn Williams as principal. THIS
picture shows large number OF
ferocious animals which Miss Will
liams handles nicely, 1t is very inter-
esting.
Crystal Herne is playing leading
roles in a stock company IN san
Francisco.
Emily Stevens is to resume her
season in 1.-THE Unchastened Wo-
man" in September.
Julia sanderson, Donald Brian ano
Joseph CawthorE will again appear
as Joint stars in sybil, opening la'e
in August in New York.
Henry Miller is to revive THE
Great Divide" this month with him,
self, Hilda Spong, Mrs. Whiifen ano
Bruce McRae in the leading parts
Maurice and Florence Walton are
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-11

Electrical railways of the United
States represent a valuation of $780,
100000.
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Big Injun sand.
SorthweSt PENNSYLVANIA.

DIX lui III pNAN'
Southwest Pennsylvania
South Of the old Duff City field in
Allegheny county, Pennsylvania. Bee
Ter and Company drilled test on
the George Seibeka farm into the
One Hundred-foOt sand and the well
made a flow and caught fire from the
forge and burned the rig. The well
is lowing BY heads, the oil going on
the ground. While 1t is difficult to
make an estimate OF its production
there are those who think it will be
good for 100 barrels a day.
on Lowrys Run, Ross township,
Marshall and Company have tested
their well in the One Hundred-toot
sand ON the Spear farm and it is
failure from that level and Is drill
ing down to the lower sand. In the
district, stelr and Company's test on
the wise farm found little gas In
the boulder formation and is still
drilling. In the Five Points field.
Hanover township, WashingtoE
county. the South Penn Oil Com
many Midland division, completed
No on the S. NJ. Mcconnell farm
and II is a very light pumper.
Gasoline and Naphtha.
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appeal and masterfully acted, The
funny Keystone comedy, 1.-THE Lion
and the Girl" featuring Mack Sen
nett and Joe Jefferson Is also shown
This Triangle program will be
shown again Wednesday.
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Cooling Wash
Stops Itching

what long nerve.ncking days Of con:
slant torture-whQt sleepless nights Of
terrible Standardization constant
Itch, until It seemed that must tear Oh
my very Bhn-then-
Instant Fellct-my skin cooled, sOothed
The very first drops Of D. D. D. Pre-;
Jcription for Eczema stopped that awful
itch instantly; yes, the very moment
torture ceased. A 25c bottle proves It.
D. D. D. has been known for years as
the only absolutely reliable eczema rem.
edy. II washes away the disease germs
and leaves the skin as clear and healthy
as that OF child.
Come to US and We Will tell you more
about this remarkable remedy. YouF
money back unless the hTst bottle relieves
you. d. D. y. Soap keeps your ska
healthy. Ask about It.
ID. Id. ID. 8! 8: 5 ! "i.:'
Skln Remedy
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The popular Triangle stars, Doug
las Fairbanks and Bessie Love ap-
pear in a Triangle play, Reggie
Mixes In" a production supervised
by Thomas Ince in five acts, at the
Orpheum theater today The story
tells Of the marriage of wealthy
young man to a beautiful girl OF
poorer station and no social stand
ing. 1t is a romance of rare human