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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-27
POSTAL CIVIL SERVICE
AMENDMENT ADOPTED
Senate Committee Accepts Poindexter
Proposal, but Only to Check Speech

lFrum The Tribune bureauJ
Washington, Jan. 26-Every post
master. from +. NJ. Morgan at New
York. down to Squeedunk, would be
placed under the Civil Service if ar
amendment adopted by the Senate to-
day should be approved by the House.
The eff" in this case is large one, for
the Senate Appropriations Committee
accepted the amendment not because It
found favor, but to prevent its author,
senator Poindexter, Of Washington,
from speaking any longer
Proposing the amendment, Mr.. Poin-
dexter squared himself away for a
good, old Progressive reform speech.
Anxious 20 get through, Senator over
man, after a whispered coonfab with
Senator Bryan, Of Florida, accepted it,
thus eliminating the necessity for ar
glment.
The bill on which it was tackled, that
making appropriations for the Execp-
tive, Legislative and Judicial depart
mentS, was finally passed late to-day
and sent 70 conference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-27
STATE TO SELL ARSENAL
SITE HERE FOR $3.50, 900
Purchasers Name Not Revealed by
Stotesbury in Deal

The state is ready TO conclude the
sale of the State Arsenal property, at
Thirty-ffth street and Seventh avenue,
for $500 Adjutant General Stotes-
bury, who received the bid for the
state some days ago consulted with
Governor Whitman about the proposal
Yesterday and the Governor decided
that the price was acceptable. Legisla-
tion will be drafted Immediately en-
sbling the state to make the deal. The
name of the prospective purchaser IS
not revealed.
II is the Adjutant Generals plan 10
use the proceeds of the sale to build a
new and better structure in some other
part of the city.
The site fronts Of the arsenal prop.
erty are 9S9 feet on the avenue and
20S.4 feet on the street. IL IS one OF
the largest available properties In the
Pennsylvania station zone for improve
mput
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-27

In the past 1t has been
our practice to clear out our
surplus stock of both heavy
and light weight clothing
about this time of year.
/ There was no profit in it,
but even if we averaged
only raw cost or less, the
old stock could be replaced
with new to the advantage
of our manufacturing de-
partment.
That was when prices
were comparatively stable.
Now conditions are different.
The garments we are
selling to-day were made of
piece goods bought a year
ago and before they were
offered to you the fabrics had
advanced materially. Our
prices, however, were based
on actual cost and not on
those advances.
We have about completed
our contracts for next
Winter supply of woolens,
for we have to work nearly
a year ahead and there has
been a still further advance
in all wool cloths. Next
Winter you must pay more
for good clothes or wear
poorer quality, and the rate
at which cotton is being
mixed with wool for the
general trade would surprise
the uninitated.
No cotton in ours, SO long
as the acid holds out TO test
each delivery; and our
wooden mills know that we
exact the same high stand
ard of absolutely all wool
and fast color, and seldom
try to put it over on us.
Don't you see that this
means that (if sure of your
dealer) what you buy to-
day is better value than can
be had next Winter for the
same money?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-27
Students Give Matinee at Cohan

A. f. w. Masons comedy. Green
Stockings" and "The Fifth Command
ment." playlet by Stanley Houghton,
,yere nlayed Yesterday afternoon at the
Cobap Theatre by the students OF the
American Academy Of Dramatic Arts.
II was the second students perform
.once of tho season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-27
POWER TO VETO PORK ITEMS
ENDORSED BY U. S. CHAMBER
AS Organizations Vote on Question OF
Enlarging Presidents Rights

Washington, Jan. 26.--The Chamber
Of Commerce OF the United States has
gone on record by large vote in IA
yor of an amendment TO the Constitu-
ton Of the United States which would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-27

shone again. Best Of all, Miss Bates
carried the big scenes OF the act with
undated yerve and brio.
But the blizzard has not done so
well. The fine, full blooded, raging
storm which Mr.. Belasco assembled for
the original production limped, sneezed
and coughed at the matinee. As like
as not il is a blizzard which needs
more exercise. Somebody should ad-
wise that blizzard to get away from
the theatre. Perhaps it needs trip
to Florida. At any rate, 1t should keep
ont in the open air.
Laurette Taylor, who said that she
would never play Peg again, did
scene Of il for the benefit and pleased
the audience so nightly that she must
look elsewhere to be censured for
breaking her resolution.
The bill, like all benefit bills, was
enormously long, and probably the
matinee did not end until the Century
Chorus came and shooed the perform
ers away. The only notable absentee,
was Elsie Ferguson, who had planned
to appear in one-act play. Miss julia
Arthur and Robert Fraser did the
balcony scene from "Romeo and Juliet
with commendsble skill. Miss Lucille
Watson appeared in a sketch called
Lotus" Cecil Cunningham sang,
Msclyn Arbuckle told stories, Lillian
Russell made a speech and Donald
Macdonald danced.
Brio" which appears in the head
of this story, unless some one has
changed it, is a great discovery. We
found it in a rejection note. The
editor said we didn't have IT,. He was
quite right. We have it now, and we
intend TO use it lot because II is just
about two and half spaces shorter
than any similar word which can be
put into a theatrical head Think Of
the time and the white paper we have
wasted upon "viyacity" before brio
came into our life.
"The New York Dramatic Mirror"
prints a number OF answers this week
which were sent in reply to the re-
quest for opinions as to the most sig
nifcant play Of the season. These re-
plies show the popularity of Lord
Dunsany. Both Walter Eaton and
Frank Harris select "The Gods Of the
Mountain" as the most important play
of the year. Clayton Hamilton mem
tions. "A Night at an Inn" although
he has also word for "God and Com
pany," by II. Austin Adams. and "a
Kiss for Cinderella" Nor can he for
bear from noting "Pierrot the Prodi-
GAL" revival though it is.
George Jean Nathan lists "Such Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-27
METROPOLITAN :
oPERi
HOUSE

To-day Nat. at .. Madame Butterfly. srrar
Fornia; Botts SCOTT Bada. Cond. Poscco.
Tonight. s. Use TO So Aida. Mu1o; Matte
nauer Martlnelli; Amsto RothieT cong P ,g,
Sun. Eve. $50. Concert FRITZ kREIsltN
yiolini,t Kurt: Didur. Orch. Cond, Hageman
Nest Mon. at SIS. rElIsir d'AmOre. Hempe
Ca-tIso. Scott Ddur Cond.. Pspi.
Wed. al g. francesca ds RlmlnI. Aida. Mason
Garrison: Nartinelli, Ams;o. BAda Cond.. Polacco
Thun. Mat. at ago. Rheinpoc. Ma,zsnsuer; ODER
R,ppold Sembsch, We'll. Goritz ReiSs, Braun
Rlysdael AlihOuSe COnd., BodanHl0.
Thur AZ j. Carmen. Farraf Case; Csruso. ID
IIra KOthier Cond.. Polscro.
fri az 8 Trovstore. Nuzio Obcr; Msrtine.l
Anato Rothler Coad.. polaccU.
sat AZ . None d. Figaro. Fara- Heiape. Ma
amor. De LMca. Didur. heiss c1nd. B11srEky
sat ~ SIS, CSC 70 SSl. Maslc Flute. kur, hsrri
son Mason trus Braun. tioiiz. Raiss. Cd, isle
HARDMAN PIANO USED
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-27
$4,000 for Actors Fund

The receipts Of yesterday matinee
for the Actors Fund at the Century
Theatre, inclusive of programme sale
and other revenues. were announced 10!
Daniel Frohman last night TO hart
been slightly under $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-27
German PLAYERS Honor Kaiser

Die Quitzows." an historical drama
nv Ernest Won Wildenbruch, was per-
formed by the German company at the
Irving place Theatre last night in hon
or OF the birthday of Emperor william
II will be repeated tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-27
ROGERS PEET COMPANY

~ powtfns AIlsr. unlisrd 70
n22y Table MFR. FsReirr
-" sgppllss, Mn eros-0
10 CpisR gauars
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

cushions AZ the car glided %. yohe
walked to the corner Of the street In
gloomy silence. Then he remembered
his companion. He stopped short.
"Sophy." he begged. don't hold me
to my promise. ! don't want TO take
you out to supper tonight. I nm not In
the humor for It,"
"Don't be foolish! |" she replied. IF
you stay alone. you will only imagine
things and be miserable. We needn't
have any supper. unless you like. Let
me come apd sit in your rooms with
you"
"No!" he decided. almost roughly. Il
nm losing myself. Sophy. I am losing
something Of my strength every day.
Louise doesn't help as she might. Don't
stay with me. please. I am beginning
to have moods. and when they come on
I want to be alone"
She drew a little closer to him.
LET me come, please!" she begged,
with a pathetic. almost childlIke CULVER
at the corner Of her lips.
He looked down ut her. A sudden
wave of tenderness swept every other
thought from his mind. His mental
balance seemed suddenly restored. He
hailed a passing taxi and handed Sophy
into il.
"What a selfish pig l am" he ex-
claimed. "Anyhow. it's all oye now.
Wen go back to Luigl's to supper, by
all means. l am going to make you
tell me all about that young man from
Bath"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Dressed in Her Best Silks and Most
Dazzling Jewels, Oriental Woman
Watches Films All Day.

China has capitulated to the picture
show. So much SO, In fact, that Chi.
nese women now make attendance a
social event. to he observed with a dis
play OF their choicest and most beauti.
full silks and most dazzling jewels.
Instead Of social functions at home.
with tea and music and that sort OF
thing, Chinese women who would he In
fashion eat a large breakfast. adorn
themselves like a New York society
woman bound for the opera and sally
forth for a day of watching the films
flicker.
"The motion picture craze in China"
said Ernest Young, who has been sew
eral years In the Orient. according to
the Seattle Times, NOV has reached a
point where the natives are demanding
ar all-day show. The way the women
doll up ut these exhibitions would
send their fairer sisters of other coun-
tries into Mysteries"
Mr.. Young said the Chinese motion
picture fans are strong for action in
their film entertainment. and gladly sit
In a theater all day, providing there
are enough thrills to 20 around. The
more shooting the merrier the show.
The Orientnls, according to Mr.. Young,
also are keen for comedy.
"Chinese audiences" Mr.. Young said,
"are very demonstrative and, when the
hero saves the heroine from an awful
death at the hands Of some Desperate
Desmond they give vent to their ap.
prevail in %ronsing cheers and wild up.
plause."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
CHAPTER XVI.

The days and weeks drifted into
months. and John remained in London.
His circle of friends and his interests
had wideneI. 1t was only his rela-
lions with Louise which remained still
unchanged. Always charming to him,
giving him much of her time. favoring
him, beyond II doubt, more than any Of
her admirers, there was yet about her
something elusive. something which
seemed intended to keep him so far as
possible at arms length.
There was nothing tangible of which
he could complain, and this probation
airy period vas of his suggestion.
He bore it srimIy. holding his place,
whenever 1t vas possible. by her side
with logged persistence. Then n eve
ming there was Il knock at his door,
and Stephen Strnngewey walked in.
stephen, although he seemed a little
taller md gauntcr than ever, though
he seemed to bring into the perhaps
overwurmed atmosphere of Johns lit
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

want-not me. Nothing that she has
done tonight should make her any the
less worthy of you and your love-"
He strobe away into the farther
room. He reappeared In a moment or
two. his hair smoothly brushed, his tie
newly arranged.
"Ill come. little GIRL" he promised.
II don't know what I'll say to her. but
III come. There can't be any harm In
that"
"Of course not" she answered cheer
fully. you're the most terrible goose,
john" she added, as they walked down
the corridor. "Do. please, lose your
trasicnl air. The whole world Is ut
Louise's feet tonight. You mustn't let
her know how absurdly you have been
feeling. Tomorrow you will find that
every paper In London will be acclaim
Ing her genius"
John squared his shoulders.
"All the same" he declared grtmly,
III l could burn the theater and the
play, and lock up GraiIlot for a month.
tonight. I'd DO IT."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

why shouldn't !. just to paaA0
your" she demanded. There ase
scores of men who fancy themselves IN
love with me. II I choose. ! nj keep
them all their lives hanging to the
hem of my skirt. praying for a word. q
touch. ] can make them furious one
day and penitent the next-wretched
always. perhaps. but ! can keep them
there. Why should I not treat your
brother In the same way2"
He seemed suddenly to dilate. She
was overcome with a sense Of some lat
ent power in the man, some command
ing influence.
Because" he declared. n I'm he
guardian Of my brothers happiness.
Whoever triies with 1t shall In the fu-
ture reckon with mel"
His eyes were fixed upon her soft,
white throat. His long. lean fingers
seemed suddenly to be drawing neal
to her. She watched him, fascinated.
She was trying to scream. Even after
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Peru to fioht Malaria.

The government Of Peru is taking
steps for n vigorous campaign against
malaria throughout the country. The
work Is to he classified under four
heads: Treatment Of patients, pro.
lection Of people living In places where
malaria Is recognized as epidemic, de.
struction Of germ-trnnsmittlng insects,
and drainage or other special treat.
ment Of swampy lands. In connec.
ton with Its campaign the Peruvian
government will import annually what.
ever quantity Of quinlne may be
deemed necessary, such imports to be
exempt from import duties and port
charges. Individuals and Institutions
nre to be enabled to purchase this
quininc from the government at cost
price for their own use or treatment
Of malaria patients in their charge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Something New About slrd..

Prof. A. A. Alien, In the Scientific
American, declares that rolygnmy OK.
lists among several varieties Of our
common birds. The felicity Of mated
birds ind the "cooing dove" theory has
received a shock from Professor Al.
lens discovery. Mr.. Robin does not dc.
serve NIL the praise that has been
showered upon him; neither does Mr..
Wren. for they IRE both polygamIsts,
says Mr.. Allen. lie tells Of finding two
different pairs Of robins nests, the
two nests In ench pnir built cxactly
alike. Joined together and having o
common foundation. Two female rob.
lns raised broods, sitting side by side
IN two different nests. one male robin
Presiding over both households,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
It's Too Bad.

He was young and handsome.
She was younger and beautiful.
She seemed to hang owe every word
he spoke.
Suddenly his handsome face dark
cned with rcpugnance.
ITS too bad" he exclaimed.
The beautiful girl paled.
Nevertheless, her sensitive nostrils
quivered. She knew lie was right.
So she took the egg away and
charge 1t on the check
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Mistaken for Patriotism.

A small yOungster has been drilled
by his mother In pOliteness and cour.
tesy toward the opposite sex until he
Is a model for his years, relates the
indianapolis News. 1t is quite as
natural for him to rise when II woIna
enters the room us 1t Is for the aver
age boy to sit still. One day he was
playing with n companion of his M
age who is quite as bright, but hasn't
acquired all the rules Of etiquette
along with infantile discusses. This
boys mother came into the room sey-
eral times in the course of the morn
ing, and each time the polite young
ster rose to his feet and stood until
she had gone. After Il time the other
youngster noticed this strange proceed
Ing. and said %curiously: "Say d You
think my mother is the 'Star-Spanglcd
B%annery'"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

tie sitting room something Of the cold
austcrlty of his own domain, had evil
IDENTIFY come In no u%nfriendly spirit. He
took both his brothers hands In his
and grlpped them warmly.
II can't tell you how glad I am to
see you, Stephen" John declared.
ut has been an effort to me TO
come" Stephen admitted. II am one
Of the old.fashioned Strnngeweys.
What feel is pretty well locked up
inside. The last time you and l met
perhaps l spoke too much; so here !
am !" w..
ITS fine Of you" John declared. Il
remember nothing Of that day. We will
look at things squarely together, even
where we differ. I'm"
He broke off In the middle of his SEN
tence. The door had been suddenly
opened, and Sophy Gerard made a
somewhat impetuous entrance.
"1'm absolutely sick of ringing,
John" she exclaimed. ooh, | beg your
pardon! hadn't the least idea YOU
had anyone with YOU"
She stood still In surprise, n little
Apologize smile upon her lips. John
hastened forward and welcomed her.
ITS al right, Sophy." he declared.
Let me Introduce my brother, may II
My brother Stephen--Mlss Sophy
Gerard"
stephen rose slowly from his place,
laid down his pipe, and bowed stifly to
Sophy. She held out her hnnd. how.
ever. and smiled up ut him delightfully."-
:. How nice Of you to come and sec
your poor, lonely brother" she snid
I'VE have done our best to spoil him
. but I'm afraid he, IL very homesich
sometimes. / hope you've come to sta,
a long time and to learn all about Lon
G don, MS John Ia doing. II you are hal
rs nice al he IL. we'll give you such ,
good timer
From his great height. stephel
looked down upon the girls upturnes
face q little austerely. She chatteret
away, entirely unnbashed.
" do hope you're not shocked ut m,
bursting In upon your brother lik
Il thisl We really are great pals. and
o live only Just across the way. We ar
" much less formal up here. you know
than you are In the country. John, ~
1t brought you a message from Louise"
"About tonightf
= She nodded.
ID "10ulse In most, frightfully sorry,
she explained, hut she has to 60 dow
to Streatham to open q bazaar, und sh
Vi can't possibly be back IN time to din
before the theatcr. Can you guess wha
Il. she dared to suggestf
y " think ! cam" John replied. smllirI
W "Say you will. there's Z dear" ID
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
CHAPTER XVII.

Louise glanced ut her watch, sat up
in bed. and turned reproachfully
toward Aline.
"Aline, do you know 1t Is only eleven
o'clock?' she exclaimed.
Il am very sorry, Madame" the lat
ter fastened to explain, "but there is a
gentleman downstairs who wishes to
see you. He says he will wait until
you can receive him. l thought you
would like to know"
"A gentleman ut this hour Of the
morning?' Louise yawned. How alb
surd! Anyhow, you ought to know
better than to wake me up before the
proper time"
Il am very sorry, madame Aline re-
piled. ~ hesltated for some time, but
| thought you would like to know that
the gentleman was here. It Ia Mr..
Stephen Strangewey-Mr. Johns
brother"
Louise clasped her knees with her
fingers and sat thinking. She was wide
awake now.
"He has been here some time nj
ready. madame" Aline continued. II
did not wish to disturb you. but ]
thought perhaps 1t was better for You
TO know that he was hera'
quite right. Aline," Louise decided.
go down and tell him that l will see
hivl In half an hour, and get my bath
ready at once"
Louise dressed herself simply but
carefully. She could conceive Of but
m reason for Stephens presence in
her house, and it rather amused her. 1t
was, of course, no friendly visit. He
had come either to threaten or to
caiole. Yet what could he do? What
had she to fear? She went over the In
tervlew in her mind, imagining him
crushed and subdued by her superior
subtlety and finesse.
With a little smile of coming triumph
upon her lips she descended the stairs
and swept into her pleasantly warmed
and perfumed little d~rawing-room. She
even held out her hand cordially to the
dark, grim figure whose outline against
the dainty white wall seemed so inap-
proprlate.
"This is very nice of you indeed, Mr..
Strangewey," she began. Il had no idea
that you had followed your brothers.
example and come to town."
She told herself once more that her
slight instinct of uneasiness had been
absurd. Stephens bow. although a lit
tie formal and austere, was still an
acknowledgment Of her welcome. The
shadows Of the room, perhaps, had pre-,
vented him from seeing her out
stretched hand.
"Mine is u very short visit, Miss Mau
rel" he said. II had no other reason
for coming but to see John and to pa,
this call upon you"
II am greatly flattered," she tolt
him. "You must please sit down ant
make yourself comfortable while w
talk. See, this is my favorite place.
she added, dropping into a corner o
her lounge. "Will you sit beside me
or. II you prefer, draw up that chair"
my preference" he replied. "is t
remain standing"
She raised her eyebrows. Her ton
altered.
ut must be as you wish. Of course,
she continued; "only I have such pleas
ant recollections Of your hospitality q
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Smart Bows,

The schoolmastcr was giving the
boys q lecture on thrift, and pointed
out that even animals exercised that
quality, %instancing how squirrels al
ways stored UP nuts for the winter.
Then he asked for another illustru.
cried out:
"A dog"
"a dog! In what way does a dog
practice economy"
"Please, sir, when he runs after his
tail he makes both ends meet"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
FIERY RED PlMPLES
That Itch and Burn Are Usually
Eezematous-cutieura Quickly Heals.

1t needs but a single hot bath With
Cuticura Soap followed by a gentle
application Of Cuticura Ointment to
the most distressing, %disfiyuring
eczemas, feelings and burnings to
prove their wonderful properties. They
are also ideal for everyday toilet use.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.--Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
orisveus Blow.

II asked Jibway about his war ear.
den and he became furiously angry. II
the man crasyi"
mo, but you mustn't make a mistake
like that again. Jibway's wal garden
Involved him In a quarrel with some
Of his ~neighbors and he has lost the
friendship Of the only man In the com.
tnunity who can play . god cnlA q
pluochlA"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06
Hard to

GLOW about a beetless day ut your
hotel1"
II should enjoy having one" sighed
the weary manager, "but-"
ayes"
Il never saw n day yet when some
guest wasn't beefing about some.
thing"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1917-12-06

he had turned away and left her, after
she had heard his measured tramp de-
scending the stairs. her fingers flew to
her throat. She held herself tightly,
standing there with beating heart and
throbb,ng pulses. 1t was not until the
front door had closed that she had
the strength to move, to throw herself
face downward upon the couch.
Louise ate a very small luncheon,
but--an unusual thing for hcr--she
drank two glasses of wine. Just as
she had finished, Sophy came in, with
ink-stnined fingers and Il serious ex-
preston.