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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-05-02

home from st. Johnsbury academy
over Sunday. 3seHN
A new lot of smart pattern hats IN
at the millinery rooms Of Mrs. Field
including Milan hemps, Leghorns,
satin panama and lace hats. "The
right styles at the right price"
The w. c. T. u. ladies are request
ed TO meet at the town hall Wednes-
day afternoon preceding the Red
Cross meeting to perfect plans for
the convention which is to be held
here May "a and 25.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shedd have finished
work at the Brewster farm and re-
turned to their home in Albany. Mr..
and Mrs. Otis Tinker have engaged
to work on the Brewster farm the
coming season.
Regular meeting of Black River
Valley Grange Wednesday, May 9.
Question for discussion, els the man
who pays cash for his goods at the
store entitled TO better prices than
the man who gets credit? If so, how
can he secure them?"
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES
Sunday, May 9th.
10.45, morning service.
Sermon theme, "The Power of the
Gospel"
Sunday school at 1910 to which all
are invited
Junior League at $50 p. m.
Evening service at 7.30 o'clock.
The Epworth League prayer meet
ing Thursday evening at 7.30.
The pastor who is serving this
church for the second year cordially
invites all those who are not identi-
fed with other churches to attend the
services, where a welcome awaits
them.
IRASBURG RED CROSS.
A meeting was held in the hall
Tuesday afternoon for the purpose of
organizing a branch of the American
National Red Cross. The meeting was
well attended and a great deal of en-
thusiasm and interest was manifest
ed by those present. The heavy rain
and muddy roads kept many who
were interested from being present,
but they will become members later.
The Irasburg branch of the Red
Cross was organized with "a MEM
bers who signed the application
blanks and paid the required fee. The
nail Will De the headquarters Tor the
branch. A thorough canvas will be
made right away for additional mem
bers. This is not woman's organi-
zation and is not limited to age or
sex, so anyone may become a member
by paying the annual dues of one dol
lar, or two dollars if they desire the
Red Cross magazine. We want 100
members within the next few weeks.
AS soon as possible work will be COM
menced and everyone will be given an
opportunity to do his "bit" to help
our soldiers and sailors. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Director,
Rev. c. W. Kelley; assistant director,
Mrs. J. G. Carpenter; secretary, Mrs.
Frank Buchanan; treasurer, +. M.
Sears. The following committees
were also elected: Finance, Mrs. J.
S. Wiley, Miss Marion Holbrook,
Miss Ruth Wheeler; supply, Miss Ell
sic Skinner, Mrs. F. A. Buchanan,
Mrs. Ralph Quimby; membership,
Miss Theda Corley, Miss Marion Hol-
brook, Mrs G. w. Kelley; civil relief,
Miss Annie Fisher, Mrs. H. B. Cham
berlin, Mrs. B. T. Chaffee.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-05-02
DOUGLAS 1896

If you have mares you wish to breed
The Stallion Douglass takes the lead,
Then come see this Noted Sire,
Which, should you see, you must adj
mire.
The horse is black, is smooth and
sound;
His limbs are right, they're fiat, not
round;
His movements graceful and refined;
His disposition always kind
Fifteen dollars is my price
For service of horse SO nice,
Whose breeding is the very best;
Our leaflet shows a price much less.
IF you part with mare or her abuse,
Then the insurance YOU must lose,
Or, if returning, you neglect,
The insurance money | collect.
Should any accident occur
I'll do what's right as I infer,
With experience and good care
I'll risk my horse but not your mare.
We're fixed for business day or night,
Come any time, we'll use you right.
Don't come too far and go home late,
Call me up, we'll make a date.
VIII keep your mare if you insist
Until the horse she does resist.
Our booklet tells you all the rest,
Well send it free at your request.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-05-02
His Evident Purpose.

Out in Connecticut they claim to
have discovered four-eyed frog.
Must have been built for the purpose
of navigating a road held in favor
by motorists.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1917-05-02

Bred in France Imported with
Dam by III. J. Speicher & Co., Acct
dent, Maryland. Color, Black. Strip,
right hind foot white FOaled May 4,
1913. Weight, 1850. Registered
Percheron Society of America, Chica-
go. Improve your stock by using
pure-bred Sires. We will not impose
on the public with a Stallion of mixed
breeding.
This is your last chance to take ad-
vantage of the low price shown in our
booklet on account of high cost of
grain we will dispose of him at close
of season or advance the price next
season. Don't wait and say, Il wish
I had" The time to take advantage
of our Special Price is while we are
doing business.
Limited number of approved Mares
will be accepted. Get in before limit
expires.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-09

Today and continuing until Thurs
day Billie Burke will be seen as the
pictured star at Loew's Columbia In
The Land OF Promise" supported by
Thomas Meighan- Miss Burke ap-
peared in a long and successful run
OF the same play in its stage version
on Broadway several seasons ago.
The heroine Is an English girl who
devotes the most of her life to caring
for a grouchy old relative who dies.
leaving her penniless. To obtain a
home and protection the girl marries
a man she does not love. Later he
falls in business. and she makes the
belated discovery that she is really
heiress to her dead relatives fortune.
The man she married offers to free
her, but pity grows into love and
she realizes that after all what they
both need is love, and they find the
Land OF Promise" together. A
Hearst-Pathe News and other short
reel films will complete the program.
Thursday and for the last half Of
the week Jack Pickford will be seen
In tom Sawyer" one of Mark
Twain's most famous stories. II re-
manned for the camera TO reproduce
for the public the vivid picture set
tings of this famous book.
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D. r. KEITH'S.

with two consecutive years on
Broadway, and this season playing
sWo theaters a day. "Hitchy Koo"
Ara the Midnight Frolic," William
Rock and Frances White, the dance
ftars, determined to break the rou-
zine with a week ION the road" and
elected to spend this week at b. F.
Keith's Theater here. 1t Will be
their flrst Joint appearance and their
Offering, duplicating their broadway
advertisement, is called The Dan
sante Characteristique." In 1t Miss
White inserts her famous songs in
costume to suit. 'Thix Times ThiN
Makes Thirty-Thix." Mississippi"
and 'srd Like To Be a Monkey In
the Zoo" all Of them 'kiddie" songs
that have been the rage in the me-
fropolis.
The extra added attraction, Paul
Diekey and company presents that
popular dramatic actor in The Lin
coin HighwAyman," in which the
rapid action brings into view secret
service operatives, bandits, and other
strenuous characters whose tangled
destInies finally lead to smiles and
laughter.
6 The program includes Mr.. and Mrs,
Jimmie Barry for the first time in
isThe Burglar" the Misses Campbell,
7rsnuIne daughters OF Dixie, in IAN
evening at Home in the South
Dooiey and Nelson, the eccentric
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-09
Azvard $1,000 in Prizes in
NEGLECTED Wife" Contest

After months OF work on the more
thsn-nfty thousand letters that were
received IN the Neglected Wife"
contest founded on Pathe's serial OF
the same name by Mabel Herbert
Urnsr. the three judges have award
ed the prizes to the seven lucky win
ners Is follows:
First prize, S1.ooO-Mrs. Louis
Detlofs. 37Ss West Thirty-third
street, Cleveland. Ohio.
Second pSize, $5O0-Miss Anne b
Gordon. 81 Amosland road. Norwood,
Pa
Third prize. S10O-Mrs. d. c.
Cameron, Austin. Nevada
Fourth prize, S1OO-Mrs. F. A
Dow, So Park street Attleboro. Mass.
Fifth prize. S1OO-Frank Hoffman.
- East Second street, Pottstown. Pa
Sixth prize, S1OO-Mrs. Claire Pal
mer Thurston. 564 West drive. Wood
ruff place, indianapolis. Ind.
Seventh prize. $lOO-Mrs. Helen s.
Paxson. 147 Townsend street. New
Brunswick. y. ].
The judges Of the contest who
were Mabel Herbert Urnsr. the author
of the serial: J. A. Beret. vice presi-
dent and general manager of Pathe.
and Louis Joseph Vance, one OF the
foremost writer's Of America, after
reading the letters were STEPPED with
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-09
KNICKERBoCKER.

The power OF mother-love is the
theme OF THE Eternal Mother" a
photodrama with Ethel Barrymore
pictured in the central role, which is
offered as today's attraction at Gran
dalrs Knickerbocker, Marie, the
heroine, has married a worthless
drunkard, who deserts her and she
finds her only comfort in their child,
Felice. When she hears OF her hus-
bands death she mArries her employ
err. Her happiness Is marred a few
years later by the return of the hus-
band, supposed to be dead, and she
faces a complication which is finally
solved by a strange turn OF the plot.
David Graham Phillips story. THE
Hungry Heart" furnishes the plot for
the picture of the same name which
will be shown Monday and Tuesday
with Pauline Frederick featured.
Scandal" from the story by Sir
Cosmo Hamilton. will be shown on
wednesday and Thursday, with Con
stance Talmadge featured. while for
the last two days of the week, Dor
othy Dalton will be pictured in the
leading role OF "Ths Price Mark" the
plot OF which was taken from the
story OF that name by John B. Richie.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-09
BURTON HOLMES.

"Clrcling the Pacific" Is the attrac-
tive title under which Mr.. Holmes is
to deliver an extra travelogue at the
National tonight which will be a de-
lightful cruise around the Pacific
ocean. not stopping long at any par
ticular place, but telling something
new and interesting about such ports
Of call en- route as Hawaii, FIJI
Tonga, Samoa, New Zealand, Aus
tralia. and thence by an unusual voy-
age through the Celibes, to Hong
Kong, Japan. Alaska and Canada.
back to the United States OF America
Last summer Mr.. Holmes cameras
brought back many thousand feet
more OF flm for motion pictures and
plates for coiored lantern slides than
he could possibly show in his regular
series. He visited many places Of
great beauty or commercial or human
Interest, about which he was unable
to speak. These novelties will con-
stitute this extra travelogue-
Some marvellous colored slides
taken by the natural color process Of
photography will show the beautiful
ornamentation Of the temples at
HIkko. Everything in this extra
travelogue Will be new and "dif-
ferent"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-09
GAYETY.

Promise Is given that the program to
be presented at the Gayety Theater dur
ing the current week VIII be quite as
prolific in novelties and entertainment
as any that have preceded It Two new
burlesques. especially written for this
company by a well-known author, with
music Of the catchy" tuneful variety
will AFFORD the two-score or more OF
talented performers, who make up the
Organization, ample opportunity OF dis
playing their abilities.
The cast Of principals includes several
popular comedians. Foremost among
these are Harry K. Morton and Danny
/, Murphy. Other well known members of
the organization are Julia de Keloty.
leila Russell. F1ossie Everette, Roy Peck,
and Harry O'Neal, and a large chorus.
The production has been staged in two
acts and eight scenes, some Of which are
OF the most elaborate character. Vari-
Gus specialties are to be introduced
during the course OF the entertainment.
among which is a representation Of an
artists studio where professional models
pose in reproduction OF some Of the
worlds most famous paintings. Among
the song hits" provided are: Down
Where the Sweet Potatoes Grow" I'm
Going To Co." and Bad Little Girls"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-09
Tuo ShaoU Plays
By Drama League

Il 70 with some pride that the
Drama League Players announce that
George Bernard Shaw has sent them
a new play. writing that he will let
the players shave the American pre-
miere Of Augustus Does His Bit"
The play was produced in England
by the London Stage Society, and will
be produced on Broadway after the
players have given 1t it's opening per-
formances at Polls Theater here on
December 10 and IL. 1t is a good-ns-
tured whack at the office-holding de-
scendants OF ancient British families,
who tried earnestly but inefhciently at
the beginning Of the war to put Eng
land in shape for fighting. 1t Is broad
comedy, dropping at times to honest
farce.
It is interesting to note that the
three people in the cast are all en-
gagged In furthering the war here.
G.. A. Lyon, who plays Augustus, is
a newspaper editor and one OF the
Minute Men Liberty Loan speakers:
Louis McH. Howe, the clerk, is as
sistant to the Assistant Secretary Of
the Navy, and Mrs. Maud Howell
Smith, the lady in the play. Is q mem.
Der OF the Motor Auxiliary OF the
Red Cross.
The second play on the bill is
Shaw's only drama in blank verse.
THE Admin able Bashville." The cast
includes Maurice Jarvis, Katheryn
Hitchcock. Robert Bell. John Betley
Tuttle. Finley S. Hayes, Frances Car
penter, Denis E. Connell, Leo Mccar'
thy and John W. Crawford. The
plays are under the direction OF Ber'
tram Bloch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-09

ne comedy surprise Of the theatre
Preseason IS promised in William
l1ershAm's production Of Bernard
yav's '.Alisalliance," which will be
"A At the Belasco Theater this
sel. Maclyn Arbuckle heads the
ct, appearing as the great John
triefon OF Tarleton's underwear.
iss Katherine Kaelred is seen as
beautiful and fascinating Line
czepanowska and Miss Elizabeth
Isdon appears as Hypatia Others in
notable company include George
itzEerald. Frederick Lloyd, Mrs. Ed
undsGurney, Malcolm Morley, Philip
elgh and Joseph McManus.
s'Adisalliance" is said to be the
cry essence of Shavianism, and it is
ls of the most thoroughly en-
,yable entertainments the theater
as seen in years. 1t has, Of course,
IL and humor, and it has situations
lat are unusual in character, devel-
oment and denouement. The play
as several plots. the chief of which
) the mating of Tarleton's daugh-
ar. The comedy starts with the mis-
rliance between this daughter and
son Of the aristocracy- But she is
sesirous of q man as well as brain
nd she seizes the opportunity when
ne man and brain come along in a
ingle person
'sAIisalliance" comes to Washington
Irect from its successful run at the
iroadhurst Theater in New York
Ity and the Plymouth Theater in
BOSTON. The original cast and pro-
.uction viva be seen here
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-09

be happily spontaneous. or the result
OF careful cultivation. the problem
solves itself"
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Chauncey Olcot at National
"MSaLtance' at the Beldsco

comedians; Mons. and Nine. All Loyal
and their wonderful dog "Togue,'
supported by the Royal Canine Four;
Frances Kennedy, ''the cheeriest
coincidence" Brenck's Models, in
equine posing novelties. The pipe
organ recitals and the Hearst-Pathe
news pictorial
At and s:15 p m. today at Keith's
the bill will embrace all last weeks
popular features.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-09

The Turkish Maids. with Oriental
atmosphere, will be the attraction at
the popular Pennsylvania avenue burl-
esque house next week.
"The Gold Dragon" is the title OF
the two-Act bill TO be presented by
the Turkish Maids, and is full OF
funny situations. catchy music. dane
ing, special scenery, and electrical
effects.
Charlie Graham will be the chief
fun-maker, surrounded by a company
of clever performers, including
Blanche Wilcox, Queenie Powers, Mae
Wilson, Gus Mortimer, Billy Benton,
and George Teeters, and a beauty
chorus OF girls who know how to
dance and sing.
Many of the songs are left to Alice
Hughes, who has pleased Lyceum
[Continued on Page 21)
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which will be supported by the Gus
tomary short-reel subjects and an in
teresting orchestral program, is a
cinema production OF high rank, pos
sessing plot interest, skillful acting,
peerless photography, and sterling
personal accomplishments on the part
OF Maciste. the star, who will be re-
membered as the giant hero OF
"Cabiria." This booking promises
much Of pictorial splendors and many
unexpected complications.
The last three days of the week at
the Strand will serve to bring to the
screen another splendid film, but deal
ing with contrasting subject matter.
Fringe of Society" Is a photoplay
that presents in a series OF scenes
threaded together by q narrative of
engrossing interest intimate studies
OF the activities Of those OF the upper
ten"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-09

enough maxims to regulate the domes-
tic problems OF America
The letter winning the nrst prize
Is very interesting and the problem
of "the neglected wife" would be
eliminated, together with all domes-
tic discord. II both husbands and
wives would base their actions and
live their lives along the lines laid
down IN II. Mrs. Detlofs' solution OF
'The Neglected Wife" problem 10 as
follows:
Something besides the time.worn
Inadequate advice to Keep the house
and herself attractive, cook well and
always meet him with a smile Is re-
quired to solve the problem of the
neglected wife.
Those are important, but not ALL
suffcing. else where Is the hope of
the wife doomed to frequently re-
curing maternity amid circum-
stances that preclude all possibility
Of successful adherence to an arbl-
trary standard? Yet. as the forbid
ding and despised thistle furnishes Its
quota OF beautifully tinted blossoms,
so among these seeming ineligibles
there are many instances OF unparal-
leled devotion on the part of the hus-
band.
Conversely. wives whose home
regime and personal appearance are
irreproachable, make up vast num-
bers OF the neglected wife army.
The solution must strike far
deeper than the qualification OF eye
or appetite, 1t must strike inward so
far and deep as the heart and soul.
There must be some great human
interest to weld them together. such
as a genuine love for each other, or
love for their children, or an unset
fish interest in each others work or
pleasure.
when this Is present. whether Il
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-09

The attraction announced to feature
the photoplay bill at Moore's Strand
Theater the first four days OF this
week is one OF the most unusual that
has been scheduled for local presenta-
ton this season THE Warrior"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-12-09
NATIONAL.

= Chauncey olcott. the ever youthful
Ind. ever popular Irish singer and
lomantio actor, who comes to the
Rational this week, has chosen for
his vehicle this season a new play
~ Rachel crothers, called "once
fpon q Time" which Is radically diff
erent from anything that he has
ever appeared In
Mas Crothers Il said to have pro
yided an Offering rich in romantic
harm, sparkling with magnetism and
human nature, replete with that ir-
cesistible hunor so typical OF the
irish character, and at the same time
!las INCORPORATED q touch of pathos
hat moves the heart strings. 1t Is
a'pfay Of laughter and tears, OF love.
and Of the belief IN all that Is beauti-
lul in life.
The warm magnetic Irish tempera,
Enent OF Mr.. Olcott is wonderfully
atted TO the character OF Terrence
osShHunessey, and "Once Upon a
T9me" 10 q thoroughly modern play,
me nrst that he has appeared in for
several years.
A chauncey olcott offering that did
not furnish opportunities for him to
5urst into song would be strange and
a this respect his offering this sea-
son % like unto those that have gone
bsfore. He will charm with several
aew songs, however, among which
nay be mentioned Come Back to Ire
land and Me-" MY Irish Song of
Songs" Little Colleen, Do You Be
Rsye in Fairies" and 'Once Upon q
Time"
> cohan ana Harris have supplied
aim with q splendid scenic produc-
don, and surrounded him with com
pstent cast which includes among
sthsrs Edward Fielding. Elmer Gran
din. George Brennan. Ethel Wilson,
Jessie Ralph, and Bonnie Marie.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-12-15

Mr. Upton Mcknight came UP from the
Il. S. u. Monday night. and sfter "a
hours at home and among Colfax friends,
lpft Tuesday night for Pittburg, Va.
saefe he viii enter the reserve medi-
cal training corps.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-12-15

C0Ifsx, La, Nov. 70, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that the tax
rolls of Grant parish are now on file
with me for the collection of taxes for
the year 1917, which are now due and
collectibIe. Taxes on movable proper
ty became delinquent on the frst day
of October. and taxes on zeal estate
will become delinquent on the firstd day
Of January, 1918. Ali property owners
are notified to come forward and pay
their taxes and thereby save penalties
and costs.
L. o. CLINTON,
Sheriff and Tax Collector. Grant Phi.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-12-15
Avoid DANGEROUS Drugs

Don't dose yourself WITH poisonous
drugs that destroy the delicate lining
of the stomach end. the intestinal
tract, when you can stimulate your
sluggish liver by using Granger Liver
Regulator. This standard medicine
contains 10 poisonous calomel. It
contains no injurious alcohol. It does
not cause unpleasant, otter effects. A
dose or so VII coon relieve sick head
ache, Indigestion. constipation, de-
preston, languor and all otner all
ments causedby . torpid liver. Gran
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tirely Of selected roots. barks and
herbs of special medicinal value. 1t
may be freely taken by any member
of the family. Just try few doses,
and see for yourself what q splendid
medicine this is and how thoroly it
cleanses the system of impurities.
Price, Csc box. Soldby all druggists.
Demand Granger Liver Regulator and
accept no substitute.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-12-15

Do Won get up at night? Sanol is
surely fas best Tor all kidney and bad
der troubles. Sano gives relief ia q
hours from all backache and bladder
troubles. Sanol is guaranteed REM
edy. Soc and s1.00 bottle at tn e
drug store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-12-15

The picture show at the Apollo thea
ter last Saturday night, given for the
benefit of the Red Cross, in conformity
to the call for nationwide Red Cross
movies, was well attended and neat
sum realized from the receipts.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-12-15

A big tractor engine, drawing three
l2-inch plows and cutting swath yard
wide a. each round, was an interesting
sight q two scores or more of persons
Thursday Thedemonstration was made
on the 3-acre lot diagnaily opposite the
Methodist church. The tractor is made
by the Wallis Tractor Co., and it does
good work.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-12-15

Among the army enlistments at the
Alexandria recruiting station We notice
the names of three Grant parish boys,
namely: Herbert G. Cannon. Colfax;
Arthur Faircloth, Colfax: and Ira +
West, Iaft.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-12-15

Among the suggested schedule nation
wide events of the Christmas member
ship Red Cross campaign, is s'Church
Day." Dec %, on which all ministers
are asked to see that appropriate Red
Cross sermons are preached in every
church.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1917-12-15
coed work

Pai rsssiea Agent H. d.
De r. - hs.A 5nss so oes in . tar
ba~Aes d 80 rounding up violations
of the game iawi His biggest haul
was r4ace vaer he osughr man on
Little River using fish net without q
license. csntibeating his net Of 800 feet
and bringing il 70 COifaS to be used IS