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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-07-26


AT SIGHT OF ME.
him stoop and feel Of knee OF his
trousers, which was all torn open.
Then saw him take his waistcoat
and trousers off and lay his hands
again upon my clothes.
"At that moment / stepped forward
from behind the curtain and out of the
dark shadow, and l pointed my revol-
yer at the man. Hands up! said l,
merely mechanically. 1t was just a
memory Of old stories. | didn't really
care whether he put up his hands or
not.
HE gave cry like an explosive
moan, IL you can fancy one, and made
a dive for the window. didn't try 70
step him; l stood stock STILL. wonfienp
ing. 1t may have been four or five
minutes that | stood there before the
humor of the situation dawned upon
me. A burglar had entered my room
and had got away with nothing, not
even his own trousers. l laughed, and
it did me good.
Presently lighted the gas and ex-
amined my plumber. In the waistcoat
were gun metal watch and half a
dollar. In the trousers were some
small tools of the burglars trade, two
handkerchiefs, a little vial Of chloro-
form and $3.50 in bills -
$50 far as l remember, / sat and
stared at that money all the rest OF the
night until there came the usual knock
upon my door at I o'clock to wake me
up. I arose and locked the burglars
clothes in my trunk, but the money |
put into my pocket I had cup OF
coffee, took the O'Clock train for the
city, spent about 5000 in squaring up
my debts and came back here in the
afternoon Then heard Of the affair
at your house and realized the position
in which stood.
1T seemed to me- In my muddled
state Of mind, that the real burglar
must be caught and that could then
come forward safely and tell my story.
The days went by; the man was never
found. He must have stolen some
clothes from another house and es-
capped safely from this town. BY the
time that this dawned upon me l had
lost my opportunity, or so 1t seemed
to me. At any rate, I dared not-I
dared not tell my story.
There, Marshall; there's the truth.
That money was the making of me;
absolutely my salvation and the foun.
dalton OF my career. But l stole it
stole 1t from thief And now
A tap at the door. We exchanged a
glance; then Durland called Come
in."
II was Amy. and she gave little
cry Of surprise at the sight OF me-
Il have interrupted you," said she
after friendly greeting. for no doubt
we showed the effects OF a strained in.
terview.
Not In the least" said I. I'VE have
discussed bit OF business and have
come to most satisfactory under
So there's an end OF care.
and with an easy mind turn toward
he brighter side OF life Congratula-
ions and best wishes"
And for moment we three stood
with clasped hands
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-07-26
Estate Of ELIZABETH CHAPMAN
Com mIssIOuers' Notice

The Undersigned. having been ap.
pointed by the Honorable Probate
Court for the District Of Manchester
Commissioners. TO receive. examine
and adjust the claims and demands Of
all persons against the estate Of
Elizabeth Chapman late Of Dorset, In
said District. deceased, and all claims
exhibited in offset thereto. hereby give
notice that We will meet for the puT-
pose aforesaid. at the residence OF X. NJ.
Campbell in the village Of Dorset In
said District on the 10th day of jan
uary next from ] o'clock y. NJ. until
o'clock p NJ. on said day and that
six months from the 10th day Of July
A. u. 1917. Is the time limited by said
Court for said creditors 10 present their
claims to us for examination and allow
ance.
Dated at Dorset this 18th day OF July
4 d. 1911
r. n CAMPBELL.
4. II. WEST.
Commissioner.
Rena B. Chapman. administrstrir.
Dorset. VT AS
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-07-26
Financial Author,

Mrs. Green-Who Is your favorit
authori Mrs. Brown-My HUSBAND
Mrs. Brown-Your husband! Why,
wasn't aware that he had written any
thing. Mrs. Brown -- Oh, yes. H.
writes checks.-Indianapolis Star.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-07-26

Rena b. Chapman. administrAtrir.
Dorset. VI AS
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
National-''The Case of Lady
Gambler"

The Charles Frohman Company will
provide a brand new play for the attrac-
ton at the National Theater next week.
Brand new. that is, in America. The
Case of Lady Gambler" which is the
promising title of the piece was produced
in London last season and RAN there
nearly the entire year at the Savoy The
ater, with H. B. Irving in the leading
role. The play is by Horace Annesley
Vachell. author of "Quinneys'." The
Lodger' and THE Chief" in which John
Drew appeared a couple OF seasons ago.
Harley Napier is the central figure in the
new play. Napier is a surgeon who has
devoted his time to scientific research At
the solicitation Of a brother physician he
undertakes the case of Lady Gambler.
who Is suffering from some battling
malady. Lady Gambler dies and the nurse
who has been attending her is suspected
Of having poisoned her How Napier
proves the innocence of the nurse, whom
he loves. provides the big scene of the
play. The Charles Frohman Company
has organized an extraordinary cast for
the presentation of the play. Lyn Hard
ing. one OF the great actors of the day.
will appear as Napier. Miss Mary Boland
as Lady Gambler, and Miss Sydney
Shields as the suspected nurse. Others
In the company are H. E. Herbert, W. L.
Abingdon. Kate Sergeantson, Louie EN-
cry, Shirley Aubert and Henry Dornton.
The sale OF seats will open at the Ma
uonal on this morning
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
REPORT OF ULTIMATUM
BRANDED AFALSEH0OD
Jap Ambassador Denies Attempt tc
Force China Into War.

Ambassador Sato. of Japan. last night
branded as unequivocally false the state
ment appearing in newspapers to the ef-
feet that Japan had sent an ultimatum
to the Republic of China demanding that
that country abandon its neutrality and
Join forces with the entente allies against
the teutonic empires, Turkey and Bull
garia-
The ambassador refused to issue for
NAL statement. saying that such action
on his part would give a dignity to the
story which was altogether undue. But
I will personally deny 1t uneQuivocally.
he said.
The Chinese diplomats here were
frankly concerned over the situation.
But the japanese viewed the account
with entire calmness. Even before Am
bassador Sato uttered his denial other
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
COMMITTEE TO PROBE
SHORTAGE OF CARS
Newlands Plans to Hold Extra Hear
ings at Capitol.

The Newlands Railroad Investigating
Committee will take advantage of the
interim between the regular and the extra
sessions of Congress to hold further
hearings under the resolution authoriz-
ing it to diagnose the troubles Of the
American railroad system and prescribe
remedial legislation.
Further hearings are expected to begin
about the middle Of March.
The car shortage Is expected to inject
itself sharply into the renewed hearings.
1t is understood that the failure OF the
railroads adequately to handle the record
breaking freight business Of the winter
and at the same time keep their tracks
and yards clear enough to permit smooth
movement Of traffic will be presented to
the Newlands committee as an argument
for government ownership Of the rail-
roads.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
b. r. Keith's-Vaud

B. F. Keith's theater next week will
offer the Washington premiere of the new
martial musical spectacle. America
First" with its West Pointers. Annapo-
lis Cadets. Jackstars, rockies. and the
usual pretty and piquant maids. There
are three scenes. one at West Point.
another on the battleship pennsylvania -
and the last on the Mexican border.
Home Again." played by the Four
Marx Brothers, with a supporting COM
pany of eleven musical comedy players.
Is the extra added attraction. Dorothy
Toye. the charming singer with the dual
voiced throat. singing both tenor and
soprano. is another star feature. Others
are Harry Beresford and company in
Twenty Odd Years." Harold Du Kane
June Edwards, and Gladys Taylor in
dance revue; the musical Johnstons, ~
lophone artists; Roland Travers, the H.
lusionist, the pipe organ recitals, and
another episode Of "Patria,' with Mrs.
Vernon Castle in the stellar role.
Next Sunday at and s1b p. M, the
bill at B. F. Keith's theater will be
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
CHARITY REMEMBERED
IN WILL OF RAUSCHER

The will Of Charles Rauscher, the Con-
necticut avenue caterer, filed for probate
yesterday in the District Supreme Court.
makes bequests Of $500 to the Rev. P. Lac
key, pastor of st. Charles Church, Clar-
endon, Va; $500 to the Little Sisters of
the Poor; LOCO to his niece, Martha THE
hold. and numerous small legacies to his
grand-nephews and grand-neices.
The residue of the estate Is left in trust
to Henry W. Sohon and Michael Heister
who are named executors.i The trustees
are directed to pay $50 a month to the
testator's sister. Rosalie Kaufman. and
$50 a month each to his other sisters
Adele and Josephine Rauscher. The bal.
ance of the income Is to be divided be.
tween his son. Rene Charles Rauscher
and the sons wife, Susanne W. Rauscher
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
Observation-Disclosures.

The Great Star and Garter Show" the
coming attraction at the Gayety Thea
ter, promises two lively burlesques and
half dozen feature specalties The
opening buriesque Is entitled "At the
Mardi Gras." a production in which. the
carnival spirit reigns supreme. The
other is styled "All Aboard" which the
management terms a nautical crazy
quilt In five scenes. Foremost among the
specialties is an act entitled THE Great
Deluge." a living picture. Other acts will
be: w. A. Wolfe and Margaret Lee in
Tne Minstrel Basso and the Happy
soprano; Ethel woodrow and the Dud-
ley Sisters In Mary on the Merrv-Go-
Round" and the Burlington -Four in
sentimental and popular songs.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
dean OF CAMERA MEN
Is CLAIMED BY Death
Thomas W. SmiIlie. of National Muse
um Passes On.

Thomas William SmiIlie, Fellow
Royal Photographic Society. photog-
rapher for the National Museum since
1858. and custodian of its section of
Photography since 1897. died at the
Homeopathic Hospital in this city early
this morning in his 74th year. after
an Illness of about a week. Mr.. Smil-
lie was also honorary president OF the
Federal Photographic Society of this
city and was probably the photogra-
pher. longest in the service of the
government.
Mr. Smillie was born in Edinburgh,
Scotland. in 1S43, coming to Washing
ton about 1S4S. He was the son Of q
celebrated landscape gardener. He was
educated at Georgetown University
where he specialized for two years In
chemistry. and then took up medicine.
but gave up it's study after two years
on account of Ill health. While he
never received a degree in either \of
these courses, his early training laid
a remarkably good foundation for his
career as a scientific photographer In
later life.
Mr.. SmiIlie was dean of the govern
ment photographers. For years ne
served as honorary president Of the
Federal Photographic Society. His re-
searches extended over nearly every
branch of photography and he was
the author of numerous articles
The members of the stan OF the
Smithsonian Institution and the Ma
tional Museum will hold memorial
meeting in honor of Mr.. Smillie at the
Natural History Building of the Ma
tiOnal Museum this afternoon.
Funeral services will be held at Mr.
Smilde's late residence. 1908 street
Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock he
leaves one sister. Miss Lydia Smillie'
of this city.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
COAL IS Plentiful;
No FUNDS TO BUY IT
District Faces Odd Situation by Failure
of Deficiency Bill.

A few weeks ago the District Com
missioners had ample funds to ouy coai
for the public schools-but coal was
scarce.
Now the commissioners hnd that there
is plenty OF coal in sight but they nave
no POUNDS. and they see a serious pros
pect of the public schools being closed
for lack Of heat.
The commissioners yesterday advertis-
ed for 5000 tons of coal on immediate de-
livery-with the provision that the coal
dealers be paid out of the next sppropria-
tfon. and it's a question whether the coal
dealers will take this chance.
One of the contributing causes OF the
coal situation Is the failure Of the Com
merciaI Coal Company to believer coal as
per contract to the District Thus the
commissioners were forced to buy in the
open market, paying as high as $3.50 per
ton, as against the bid of the CONNER
ciaI company, S. 4S to $3.50. A late con-
tract has been made with the brenda
Coal Company, of Baltimore, to deliver
coal at IS a ton. but up to date no coal
has been delivered. but it is confidently
expected by the District authorities that
shipments will be made Monday.
Not only is the coal problem a pressing
one. but the problem of electric light and
power for the schools is one that Is also
worrying officials. The urgent deficiency
bill carried an item Of $4,000 for these
items for the schools.
England has twenty-six railroad tunnels
that are a mile or more in length.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
BeIa.eo-san Carlo Opera.

The list of operas announced for pre-
sentatfon by the San Carlo Grand Opera
Company. at the Belasco. for this. the
examinations third annual visit to
Washington. % without question one OF
the most attractive that could have been
chosen The repertoire containsS at least
four operas that can be accepted as dis
tinct novelties, none Of them having been
produced here before, upon a dignified
scale. IN many years. These are Won
Fiotow's charming light opera, Martha; :"
PonchieIli's Venetian work. la Giocon-
da;' Bizet's world-favorite, Carmen"
and the immortal wagnerian opera, 10
hengrin.' Each OF these works calls
for magnificent scenic effects, the fol-
lowing are detailed operas selected for
the Washington Grand Opera season:
Monday. March II, Carmen" Tues
day. March 13. Lucia Di Lammermoor;"
Wednesday Matinee, March "A, Martha -
Wednesday evening. "Cavalleria Rusti-
cana" followed by "Pagliacci;" Thurs
day. March Is, La GIaconda;' Friday,
March 16. "Rogiletto;" Saturday Mat
inee. March II, 'Lohengrin;" Saturday
night. March Is. III Trovatore."
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
COsm Os-VaudeyiIIe

genuine Hawaiian scenic and musical
play. with all natives. two Of them ia
nous dancers. will be presented at the
cosmos theater next week by Harry Slat-
ko. 1t Is called Paradise ISLE
Naynon's Birds, in which 70 featbered
performers OF gorgeous plumage will be a
companion headline attraction.
other acts include Willie Hale and
brother in a juggling novelty; Force and
Williams in pretty songs and limitations;
CLAUDIA Coleman, comedienne, in charac-
ter sketches; Ben Smith, blackface
laughmaker. with another act to come.
The feature photoplay next week will
open the series Of McClures remarkable
proouctlons. The Seven Deadly SINS
Sunday. starting at q. m. Anal ner-
formances will be given bv ALI IN. At
fractions of this weeks bill.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
Belasco-Yvette GutIb.rt

Admittedly Yvette Guilbert, who re-
turns to Washington and appears at the
Seiasco Theater Tuesday and Thursday
afternoons next week. gave to our pubIio
on the occasion of her visit here last sea
son one Of the finest programs ever heard
In this city. Her art is proof against de-
scrtption. 1t is simply the art of Yvette
Guilbert
One of the innovations of Nine GuiI-
bsrts program this occasion are her lit
tie Introductory remarks in English
Quaint they are but entirely comprehen-
stble. without any explanations OF
translattons. however all the meanings OF
her songs would be entirely clear to those
who do not understand French. She
makes them SO by the infections Of her
voice. her expressive hands, her com.
nanding carriage, the never-ceasing com.
mentary Of her countenance, and in a
doEen other ways She neither sings. de-
claims nor acts, and yet she does ali
three simultaneously.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
G. W. U. STUDENTS PLAN SHOW.
Proceeds to Go Toward Patriotic
Denomination at EIIipse

A vaudeville show, comprising eight
acts, is to be staged March % and "a in
the assembly hall Of George Washington
University, under the auspices of the
University Hatchet, the newspaper OF the
University.
Pork Chops, Spare Ribs and Gravy .
Hance, jr., H. H Dutton and George
Dehnan. Sororities and fraternities Of O.
w. U. will each contribute their 'bit.
The proceeds Of the performance will
be directed toward financing a patriotic
demonstration to be staged on the El'
lipse about May 30th
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
ACRE OF GROUND DROPS

Twenty-Foot "Crust" Caves in. Car
rying Buildings Into Mine.
New York, March THE entire COW
ering, or crust" OF the Hon Mining and
Realty Company's iron ore mines at
Wharton, n. J.. comprising an acre.
dropped early yesterday morning, carry
ing the Office structure and several small
buildings with It The cause Of the cave
In has not been determined
The crust was twenty feet thick and
the excavation 100 feet deep. There was
no warning. John Jayne, engineer, and
Joseph Fritse, pumpmsn. who happened
to be standing on solid ground, say nc
explosion occurred; the covering "tust
dropped" The night shift Of nifty men
had just come up, or every man would
have been killed.
All the company's papers. most Of the
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
Moore. strand-MabeI TaIiafer,o

Mabel Taliaferro will head the program
at Moore's Strand theater Sunday and
Monday OF next week in The Barri-
cade." The story sets forth the imnassa-
BILE barrier existing in the regular army
between commissioned officers and non
commissioned officers.
Robert Harron will be seen Wednesday
and Thursday in a comedy drama enti-
tied THE Bad Boy In the piece the
pad boy turns out to be really a good
boy.
On Friday and Saturday Constance
Ialmadge will hold the screen in THE
Girl of the Timber Claims"
There will be special music
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
Loew. CoIumbia-KathIyn william.

For the last three days of the week,
beginning Thursday. Kathlyn Will
iams will be seen as the star Of tho
feature photoplay. Out of the Wreck
at Loew's Columbia.
The wife of a prominent politician
IS threatened by a rival newspaper
with the exposure of a former crime
from which she was finally vindicated.
She tells her story In such a simple
and straightforward manner that she
returns to the waiting arms of her
husband and the story is rejected by
the editor.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
Moore's Garden-w. s. H.r,

William 8. Hart, who has so MANY
local admirers, will hold the screen al
Moore's Garden Theater from sunday
to Wednesday. inclusive. of next week
In his latest triumph, The Gun Fight
er: 1t tells story of bad man
VINO turns right" because of love for
a good woman.
Mr.. Hart has congenial role in
Ine Gun Fighter and his support
includes many of Thomas Ince's heot.
known players.
The week will be rounded out nv
Anita Stewart in her latest success
The More Excellent Way" It ia !
society drama. treating tho eternal
triangle.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
EImendorf on Children and Flower,

In the second lecture of his present
series at the New National Theater this
afternoon, Dwight Elmendorf departs
from his usual travel talk to devote ar
evening to a discussion of the Children
and Flowers Of Many Lands" Mr..
Elmendorf invites his fellow travellers to
wander about the world with him. while
he illustrates by means of his artistical-
ly colored lantern slides and special
motion pictures some rare types of chill
dren Of every class and Cline and
specimens of the flora of our own and
foreign countries. The pictures will
show how flowers grow, live and die,
feed themselves and care for their chill
dren,
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08

tramwsys and machinery and a consid
cradle quantity Of ore went into the pit.
The company's officers said last night
they could not tell the extent OF the dam
age
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08

Reminded by his wife. Squire Porter
recessed court in Ashtabula, O., crsnked
his ftvver and raced home. where he
h"isted the rear end of his car. alta ched
a belt and started the butter churn-sone
from urt seven minutes
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
PoIr.-"MiIe-a-Minute,Kendan." :"

observation-disclosures"
''Mile-A-Minute Kendall one of the
most cleverly conceived and delightfully."-
entertaining comedy y-dramas to make its
appearance at Polls during the present
season, will be the offering Of the Popu.
lar Poll Players beginning next Monday
night.
''Mile-A- Minute Kendall Is declared tc
be not only the speediest in traveline
over the pike to theatrical fame, but
likewise. a clean and philosophical sort
of entertainment.
A-Minute-Kendall was originally
produced by Oliver Morosco in his Bur-
bank theater in Los Angeles, where the
Morosco successes such as Peg O. Ny
Heart" up Stairs and Down." and 80
Long Lefty" received their stage bap-
tism.
Matinees will be given daily excep,
Monday and the usual scale Of popular
prices will prevail.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
japanese diplomats contradicted

1T is an entire fabrication" said one
well informed embassy official. While we
would welcome China as one Of our allies
| we would do nothing to force her into
| the world war,
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
Lamps Specials

As ornamental as useful-very superior at the
prices asked These specials" for todays sale
should induce visit to this Palais Royal Depart
ment-when you will be fully impressed with the
great variety and beauty of the stock here, from the
least to the most expensive.
MAHOGANY CANDLESTICK OUTFITS
Mahogany candlestick, candle candle holder and
fancy shade in large variety of colors rn
MAHOGANY ELECTRIC TABLE LAMPS
Solid mahogany stand, with fine silk shade in rose
old gold and green. Complete ehc0
BOUDOIR LAMPS-Electric, mahogany stand
with fine silk shade. SPECIAL, GO or
PsIas RoyaI-Fourth Floor,
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08
Grand Opera Included in
Coming Weeks Attractions

composed of Sallie Fisher and company
In 'aThe Choir Rehearsal Emily Ann
Wellman and company in Young Mrs.
Stanford" and the remainder of this
weeks extraordinary Inauguration pro-
gram
The Washington herald., 1917-03-08

England has twenty-six railroad tunnels
that are a mile or more in length.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-03-15
100 Years Old

"The kidneys play a most important
part in causing premature old age and
death-the more. injurious the poisons
passing thru the Kidneys the sooner
comes decay"-so says q distinguished
physician, who further advises all people
who are past thirty to preserve the vitality
of the Kidneys and free the blood from
poisonous elements, such as uric acid
drink plenty of water-sweat some daily
and take Anuric before meals.
This Anuric is put up in tablet
form, and can be obtained at almost
any drug store. For that backache,
lumbago, rheumatism, rusty" joints,
swollen feet or hands, due to uric acid
in the blood, Anuric quickly dissolves
the uric acid as hot water does sugar.
Discovered by DR.. Pierce Of Buffalo, N. Y.
Prevent old age by simply slipping a
cup of hot water every morning before
breakfast, taking a little Anuric before
meals and live to be hundred.