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The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Gives Riches for Charity
To Avoid Family Quarrel

SCRANTON. Pa. Feb. 2.-Fearing
that her surviving relatives might quar-
rel over her estate. Mrs. Bridget Hand.
widow OF Michael Hand. who operated
a. brewery here and another in Paw
tucket, r: J., left the bulk of her for
tune. estimated ct S75, 900. for charities.
With the exception 'Of &3.1O0, to be
divided among nieces and nephews. the
will probated leaves the remainder to
Bishop NJ j. Hoban for such oharita BILE
purposes as he deems proper. Mrs.
Hand left no children.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Services Tonight
At st. AnthOny'S Church

vesDer services under auspices of the
ST. Vincent De Paul Society will be held
at 1880 o'clock tonight at st. Anthonys
Church. Brookland. with the Rev
Thomas d. Williams. pastor, as cele-
brant. assisted by two priests from the
Catholic University as deacon and sub
deacon. The Rev. e. Griffin. of the
Apostolic Mission House. will preach on
Charity" Elaborate musical programs
will be given by the two choirs.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Charles Held Observes
His Ninetieth Birthday

Charles Held. veteran Washington
builder. celebrated his nineueth birth
day at a party Given in his honor in the
John Dickson Home last night A dele
gaticn from the Association Of Oldest
Inhabitants. OF which Mr.. Held is
member. presented him with bouauet
OF roses from the organization. A large
number of Mr. Held's friends from va
rlous sections Of the city were present
There was informal entertainment, In
GLIDING songs and recitations.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
DR.. Clarence Vincent to
Address Missionary Union

The Rev. DR.. Clarence Vincent. presi-
dent of the Minister'S Federation. will
address the Woman's Interdenomina-
tional Missionary Union Friday at 2
o'clock. in St. Paul's English Lutheran
Church, in the interest of the need in
the District for a First Day of the
Week Rest Law.
Mrs. ]. p. Hart. of the Eastern Pres
byterian Church. and Mrs. T. A. Hos
teller. of the Woman's Christian Tenn
perancG Union. are in charge OF the
the public.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
TODAY'S BEST FILMS
By GARDNER MACK.

Edmund Breese In 'The Lure of
Hearts Desire" the Garden, AZ
Ninth street.
Sidney Chaplin in THE Submarine
Pirate" (Triangle-k the
Strand, Ninth and d streets.
Pauline Frederick in THE Spider"
Famous Players), Loew's Column
bia, Twelfth and F streets.
Molly Mcintyre in Her Great Hour"
(Equitable), Crandall's. Ninth and
h streets.
Fannie Ward in 1.-THE Cheat" (LaS-
ky), the Leader, Ninth street, be-
tween + and + streets.
Lionel Barrymore in THE Yellow
Streak" adapted from the story by
William Nigh (Metro), Crandalls 5
Apollo, 624 H street northeast.
Clara Kimball Young in Hearts in
Exile" CWorld Film Corp.). the
Empire, 9l5 II street northeast.
Frank Daniels in What Happened
to Father CVitagraph). the Ma
sonic Auditorium. Thirteenth street
and New York avenue.
Billie Ritchie in knocks and OPP
portunities" Q-Ko), the Hippo
drome. Ninth street and New York
avenue.
Harry Carey in Graft" seventh in
stallment CUniversaD. the AlhRm-
bra. 5l9 Seventh street.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
St. Patrick's Parishioners
Raise Fund for Statue

Carroll Hall was filled last night for
the benefit performance by st. Patrick $
Dramatic Association, to raise funds
for a new statue of the patron saint
of the church.
The association presented "a jolly
Good Fellow" a comedy drama in three
acts. dealing with the love affa'r OF a
Faris sculptor and his orphan ward,
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Won1en'S Mission Society
To Hold Annual Banquet

The annual missionary banquet of the
Washington District WOman's Foreign
Missionary Society viii he held in Net.
Tapolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
at $3.50 o'clock this evening, when the
society will have as its c1Iest DR.. Mary
Memorial TIosTital az liinki8rE, China.
Miss Elizabeth T. Pierce will preside
and the Rev James SheTa MONTGOMERY
the nastor will rive rTeetin"s. Mrs. p.
L. Harvey, 6istict secretary. Is chair
man of the committee on arrangements
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Saengerbund Concert.

Members Of the Washington Saenger-
bund gave a concert last evening at
saengerbund hall. 3n C street north
west the program including both vocal
ana instrumental music and recitations.
Those who took part included Ludwig
NIckolaus, Roy G. Meall. Albert Lep-
per. George p Pitt, Conrad Richter,
John Redecker. G. c. Callan, Max
Schmidt, and Carl Xanten.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Brown Alumni to Banquet.

The Brown Alumni Association will
hold a banquet tonight at the Raleigh.
The speakers will be Dean Otis f.
Randall, of Brown University; DR..
James Brown Scott, secretary OF the
Carnegie Endowment for International
PeaceI and Commissioner of Education
p. p Claxton.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Ms. MusseY to Sneak.

preparedness for Women" will he
discussed by Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mus
soy at a meeting OF Columbia Union.
w. 2. T. L.. tomorrow night IN GuTlev
Memorial Church, Fourteenth and
Meridian streets northwest.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Mems Club to Meet.

The semi-monthly meeting of the
Mems Club of Grace Episcopal Church.
GEORGETOWN. will be held in the parish
hall. Wisconsin avenue and South
street. at s o'clock tonight The COM
mtttee has arranged a sDecial program.
and refreshments will be served.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Son Born in Shanghai to
Lieut.. and Mrs. Booth

Word has reached naval circles in
Washington Of the birth Of a son TO
Lieut.. William Harris Booth. U. 5. N,
and Mrs. Booth, in Shanghai, China.
december u, last. The new arrival 10
a great-nephew of ITrsnk Millet. the
Washington artist. whc lost his life in
IS attached to tho cruiser Cincinnati,
with the Asiatic Station. AMI Mrs.
Booth iS living in Shanghai
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Catholics Observing
Publication Feast

The feast of the Presentation was
commemorated in the Catholic churches
OF the world today, known as Candle
mas Day. because all candles used Tor
divine service throughout the year are
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
Denies Emperor Is III.

BERLIN (viR Amsterdam). Feb. g.
The Austrian ambassador is author
ized by his government to deny re-
ports that Emperor Franz Josef is i'll.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02

NOte-TheEe selections are made
from programs prepared by the
mana gers OF the theaters concerned,
ard no responsibility is assumed for
arbitrary changes without notice to
The Times. They are based on the
personality of the players and the
producing company ana not per.
Sonql inspection. except in special
cases. H. H.
The Washington times., 1916-02-02
blessed today.

blessed today.
Solemn high mass was celebrated AZ
the Franciscan Monastery. Brookland,
by the Rev. Godfrey Schilling, the bless
ing of the candles preceding the mass.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18
forces succeeded In sweeping the Co
mans from a first line trench south q
the Somme, near vermandovilliers.

forces succeeded In sweeping the Co
mans from a first line trench south q
the Somme, near vermandovilliers
Bombardments OF great vigor by
both sides took place in the Cham
payne region. The French succeeded
In entering a German work-in west OF
Mount Tetu. according to q French
statement.
Attempts OF the British to recap
ture the positions taken by the Ger
mans few days ago near Hulluch. in
northern France. and sharp fighting in
other sections OF the western front
broke down in face OF the Teutons'
defense, Berlin announces. and, ac-
cording TO the German statement.
The strain caused by the apparent
deadlock between the entente powers
and Greece over the proposed trans
portation OF Servian soldiers from
Corfu to the Saloniki front was re-
lieved when It was announced that an
agreement had been reached and that
the neutrality OF Greece would not be
violated.
According to an Austrian state
ment, attacks by the Italians on the
northern slope OF Monte San Michels
have been repulsed with heavy losses.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18

The regard In which Coleman du
Pont IL held by his associates is little
short Of worship. They are spread
ing this sentiment throughout the
country. No stronger evidence OF this
fact could be given than is contained
In the following by Thomas L. Cannon
in the Birmingham (Ala.) State Sen
tinel. q democratic newspaper:
with decade upon decade Of Amer.
lean patriotism bred into his fore
bears and constantly transmitted to
him. the production OF the highest type
OF American manhood In his person.
atty Is not surprising.
Washington at Valley Forge and
all through the terrific and unequal
struggle for American citizenship did
not depend on any one to produce
successful results more than he did
upon DeNemours. the powder maker.
With all reverence to Lafayette, II
would be no overrecognition to see
the kinsman OF DeNemours utilize his
accumulated powers to serve this re-
public as its chief
"Mr du Pont Is the embodiment OF
success. Experienced In business ac-
tivities. trained In statecraft, socially
equipped to meet the elite OF civiliza-
ton. he could assume any duty with
confidence and success.
Possessing courage and convic-
tions. with force to impress upon all
his individuality. he has the lovable
gentleness that marks the man Of
power.
Able to influence captains OF big
business. also to sway the less for
tunate through an innate sense OF
the justice, he produces the great.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18
NEW YORK FACTORIES INCREASE.

Albany. N. Y.-The volume OF bust
ness transacted in New York state dur
ing April required 2i per cent more
employees. who received 81 per cent
more in wages than in April. 1915. ac-
cording to monthly report issued by
the Bureau OF Statistics and Informa-
ton OF the State Industrial Commits
sion. The most important increases
were in the chemicals. oils and paints
group, the stone. clay and glass prod
ucts group, and the metal machinery
and conveyance group.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18
No Whiskey Advertiseme ntsl
No Immodsst News Itemsl
U. s. TROOPS GUARD RAILROAD

II IL possible that the order for
troop protection will he extended to
the Fl Paso and Southwestern rail
road. west OF here, as IL runs near
the Mexican border The southern
Pacific west of II Paso. except for a
very short distance. IL not close TO the
international line II Is believed mil
tia will be used Tor much Of this pa
troll and railroad guard duty
Texas is planning TO raise another
regiment In addition to the four In
fsntry regiments and the squadron Of
cavalry and battalion of artillery al
ready assembled at San Antonio Ad-
jutant General Hutchings consulted
with General Funston at San Antonio
relative 10 the recruiting Of additional
regiments for the Texas guard.
All ranches In the lower Boquillas
and Glen Springs districts are desert
ed. The ranchers. with their families
are concentrated at the Kinney
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18
STRIKE pickers ARE ATTACKED.

In front OF bakery on Woodland ave
nue. when strike pickets we're attacked
by a flying wedge of four men. who
burst through the bakery door in a
rage over the halting OF woman Gus
stomer by the strike guards. Joseph
Field was struck down in the fight and
pummeled with a banner he was car
rying and later was picked up uncon
scious He died In a hospital an hour
later OF fractured skull Bernard Ro-
sen. owner OF chain OF bakeries. with
his sons, was arrested. All were
charged with murder
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18

Evidently the chipmunk has no part
ner and will spend the winter in his
subterranean retreat alone. think
this is an established chipmunk Gus
tom, rendered necessary. it may be. by
the scant supply of air in such close
quarters, three feet underground. and
maybe under three or more feet Of
snow in addition. At any rate, the
chipmunk. male and female. is her
init. and there is no cooperation or
true sociabllity among them. They
are wonderfully provident and industri-
Gus, beginning to store up their winter
food in midsummer or as early as the
farmer does his.-John Burroughs in
Harper's Magazine.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18
SHOOT lNTERNED ALIENS
Austrians In Canada Try to Break
Away From Camp.

Toronto, Ont, May ia serious
clash has occurred at Kapuskasing
internment camp In northern Ontario,
between several hundred informed
alien enemies and the three hundred
soldiers on guard. Reports are frag-
mentary, but a dispatch from Coch-
rane says one alien is dead. nine Sc
verely injured and four others less
seriously hurt.
Trouble had occurred at Petewawa
internment camp in eastern Ontario,
last week and the aliens being too
much for the guard six carloads Of
Austrians were sent to Kapuskasing.
On arrival they refused to do man.
ual labor, and while their leaders
were held in counsel the other rushed
the camp only TO be met by bayonets,
while shots were fired at some who
attempted to fee.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18
FRENCH SWEEP GERMAN TRENCH
lC0nlInned fr0m Fage Onel.

ILunIInued Ifum Fagt UneT,
fantry activity in the region of Yer
dun. The Germans directed an inter
mittent bombardment against the
first and second lines OF French
trenches, west OF the Meuse. as though
in preparation for an attack. but none
came.
In the Champaign region several
weak attacks were directed against
the French positions, but the French,
by artillery FIRE or counter attacks,
prevented any gain by the enemy
Earlier In the day the French
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18
Place
an Ad. Here
and atch
Results
A Hearty Eater.

In book on gastronomy appears
this anecdote OF the gastronomic PROV
ess of a Swiss guard I'm the employ
ment of the Marechal de vlllars: zone
day the guard was sent for by the
marechal. who had heard Of his enor-
nous appetite How many sirloins Of
beef can you eatT he tentatively ask
ed. 'Ah. monseigneur, for me don't
require many-five or six at the most
And how many legs of muttonT
Legs Of mutton? Not many-seven or
eight. And fat pullets?' oh. as to
pullets. only a few-a dozen And OF
pigeonsT AS to pigeons. monseigneur.
not many-forty. perhaps fifty And
larksT Larks. monseigneur? Al
ways"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18

The rapidity with which the boom
for Coleman du Pont for president is
spreading is winning favor with Ia
borers as well as businessmen. miners
as well as operators in fact, all those
who know Coleman du Pont personal
ly. or are at all acquainted with his
ability and his business methods are
lending aid to the movement which
promises to reveal him as the dark
horse" at the Chicago convention, and
secure for him the Republican nomina-
ton for president.
According to an article in the Cen
tral City ky Argus, Democrats as
well as Republicans are lending aid
to the du Pom: movement. 1t says:
There is sound reason for the
du Pont boom in Kentucky, where he
began at the bottom as a mule driver
in coal mine, for which he received
the muniflcent sum of fifteen dollars
per month. He fought IL out with
his mine mule. developing those traits
OF determination and patience which
u uilllt illult ltpuil anu
good Step by step he advanced,
through every phase of mine employ
ment finally becoming superintendent
Then. outgrowing this position he
went elsewhere. The remainder Of his
career is history. Sheer ability and
an understanding OF men has placed
him among the captains OF industry
OF the United States, leader In
finance. development and charity.
The latter trait has always been out
standing in character"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18
No Cause For Worry.

"AIind now" said the Judge. ''you are
sworn to tell the truth. and II you d.
not the penitentiary Will he vonr por
ton"
The man took the oath aud then
whispered 10 his friend
"John. I'm afeared It's All uP with
you. The Judge says I've got Ia tell
the truth"
That's all right. Jim." said his
friend. with confidence. Il amt a-wor
ryin' bout that. kase you can't do it,
Buffalo News.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18
1t good to the greatest number

est good to the greatest number
Rich in resourcefulness. ripe in ex.
perience, rare In achievements he ID
eminently fitted for any place.
without reflection on merit, with
out critical comparison, the republic
has not produced one son to whom
Coleman du Pont 10 not peer"
His friends will put him before the
convention as an active candidate
Already. Delaware has declared for
him as a favorite son; New York is
for him as dark horse" Kentucky
will swing to him, and SO will many
middle and western states. His
nomination is no longer a mere pos
sibility. but is assuming the form
4 probability.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18
SECRET GASES ARE DESTROYED.

London.--A dispatch from Milan to
Lloyds says that the two chief secret
bases OF AustrO- Hungarian submarines
IN the Southern Mediterranean have
been definitely destroyed as a sequel
to the Italian occupation Of Marsa,
Moreza and Porto Bardia. between
CyrenaiCa and Egypt
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18

Springs ranch standing guard. Ref.
ugees have been gathering there re-
Gently until the ranchmen believe
they are capable or withstanding any
threatened attack from bandits.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18

spring gown may be easily copied. The
seven rufiies are edged with narrow
lace, and the peplum Of the waist
folds into an elongated drape forming
a front panel A bertha collar finishes
the surplice. which takes a crushed
girdle Of cornnower blue taffeta.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18
MANY STATES
FAVOR DU POINT
SENTIMENT FOR HIM CRYSTAL
LIES AROUND CONVICTION THAT
NATION NEEDS A BUSINESS
MAN AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE.
DELAWARE MAN BEGAN AS
A MINE MULE DRIVER

New York. Pennsylvania, Tennessee,
Alabama. Delaware, Kentucky, In
diana and Others. Swinging to Man
Who Has Raised Himself From Mule
Driver to Be One Of the Most Sue
eessfui Business Men In the Country.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-05-18
THE DRESSY FROCK.
How Fussiness May Be Subdued
to Good Silhouette After All.

Fashioned OF white net rufiies and a
scant piece of figured crepe de chine.
blue and white. this pretty
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-14
THICK, GLOSSY HAIR
FREE FROM DANDRUFF
Girls! Try it! Your hair gets
soft, fluffy and Iuxuriant
at once

I If you care for heavy hair that
glistens with beauty and is radiant with
life: has an Incompatible softness and
is fluffy and lustrous, try Danderine.
Just one application doubles, the beau
ty of your"nair, besides it Immediately
DISCOVER every particle of dandrIIff; you
cannot have nice, heavy, healthy hair
If yGa have dandruff. This destructive
scurf robs the hair of its lustre, it's
strength and its very life, and if not
overcome it produces feverishness and
itching of the scalp; the hair roots
famish. loosen and die; then the hair
falls out fast.
If your hair has been neglected and is
thin, faded, dry, scraggy or too oily, get
a 25-cent bottle Of Knowlton's Danderine
at any drug store or toilet counter; APP
ply a little as directed and ten minutes
after you will say this was the best in
vestment you ever made.
We sincerely believe, regardless of
everything else advertised, that if you
desire soft, lustrous, beautiful hair and
lots Of it-no dandruff-no itching scalp
and no more falling hair-you must use
Knowlton's Danderine. If eventually
why not now2-(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-14
Good Little Boys Gingerbread
New York Tribune-)

A decided favorite with children is
what is known as soft gingerbread,
covered with a marshmallow top. To
make this. whip a teaspoonful each OF
baking soda and ground ginger with
half a teaspoonful of salt into cupful
of dark molasses and stir vigorously
until it runs down the side of the cup
in a white froth. Add one teaspoonful
each of softened beef dripping and but
ter. half cupful of dark brown sugar,
half a cupful of sour milk and ABOUT
one cupfuI and a half of sifted flour.
(The exact quantity of -four can hardly
be given, as the thickening qualities
Of the different brands vary). Beat the
batter hard and bake in shallow
creased PAN When baked, arrange
layer of fresh marshmallows over the
top and place in the oven until they
are puffed and Drowned. ~
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-14
From J.
Proposed Tao on
Tea and Autos

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Revenues
estimated at more than S131, 100000
would be derived from duty of 10 cents
a pound on tea, 1-2 cents per pound
OF sugar. an excise tax of 1 cent per
pound on sugar produced in the United
States and an excise tax of rs cents per
Eorse power on the production of auto
mobiles. according to a report of Sec
rotary OF the Treasury McAdoo, which
was laid before the senate finance COM
mittee today.
The estimates submitted in response
TO a resolution by Senator Gore asking
Tor the information were as follows:,
Tea, duty 10 cents a pound, 50, 49,
9O1.5O; sugar, l 1-2 cents a pound, $74,
ole. $50. with 90 per cent preferential
on Cuban sugars. $50. 946,OO0; sugar, ex-
else tax OF ! per cent per pound on
sugar produced in the United States and
its island possessions. S41,373,733; auto
mobile horse power, excise tax of %
cents, S525O,000.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-14
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET
Well known Actress Tells How She
Darkened Her Gray Hair and
Promoted It's Growth with a
Simple Home Made mixture.

Miss Blanche Rose, a well-known
actress. who darkened her gray hair
with simple preparation which she
mixed at home, in a recent interview
at Chicago, Ill, made the following
statement: ANY lady or gentleman
can darken their gray hair and make
it soft and glossy with this simple
recipe, which they can mix at home
To half pint of water add l OF. Of
bay rum, a small box of Barbo Com
pound, and Ia OF. of glycerine. These
ingredients can be bought at any drug
store at very little cost. Apply to the
hair twice a week until 1t becomes the
required shade. This will make a gray
haired person look 20 years younger
1t is also fine to promote the growth
of hair. relieves itching and scalp hui
mors and is excellent for dandruff and
falling hair.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-14
Marrying Off the BROKER
Heroes
diapers Bazar.l

(HaperS Bazar.l
A league for the marrying of broken
heroes has been formed in England, and
its founder, a Bristol clergyman. is
hunting for women who are prepared, TO
take broken heroes to their hearts.
There is sharp division of opinion on
this interesting human problem among
women who lead various movements"
Sylvia Pankhurst says, Marriages
oVght to be made in heaven. l don't
think the league will serve any useful
purpose" Lady Limerick. on the other
hand, finds the idea splendid" and be-
lieves that the utter. darkness of these
lives can be dispelled only by a woman's
love" The Warehouses of Townshend
calls the plan ridiculous" and would
not think much of girl who Joined the
league" Lady Byron, however, is in
favor OF 1t and thinks lit might be car
ried out in all classes of society" We
do not know yet what the heroes think.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-01-14
Says Simple LaxatiUe
Better than Castor Oil
Case of Chronic Con stipGtion
Yields to Mild LGx0tiUeN
Compound.

Writing from The House of the Good
Shepherd. at Sunnyside Ave. and 5Oth
ST.. Seattle. where she is the guest of
her lifelong friend the Reverend Moth
er, Mrs. Mary Austin, widow of
wealthy San FRANCISCAN who lost ev-
erything in the fire of 1906, says she
experienced speedy relief from the use
of DIR. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin and
that she found this gentle, pleasant-tast-
ing laxative more effective than several
doses of castor oil.
The active principles Of certain laxa-
tive herbs are combined In DIR. Cald-
Wells Syrup Pepsin to act on the elimin-
alive organs In an easy, natural way.
without gripping or other discomfort.
Its freedom from opiate or narcotic drugs
of every description. combined with its
gentle action and positive effect, make
1t the ideal laxative for family use.
Druggists everywhere sell It for fifty
cents a bottle
A bottle of DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup Pep