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Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Real News for Dance Lovers

This Is the ,organiz -tion with err dorsements of big cities throughout New England but which on account of conflicting dates has been unable 10 appear in this city. Coming as IL does comparative stranger it might be ln teresling to know that this orgsniza ton uses no brass instruments at all for the music of today that is acknowl. edged the real syncopated dance music k .composed of all reed instruments without the screeching, shtill notes ot the eornet or the loud ,desiening blasts ot the trombone.
 Fernando Brothers Dance Orchestra k the only organization of ils kind and the wonderful music as produced bN them ffom the cello, flute, elafionet, buSs violin, bells, piano, drums and ttApS iS treat to the most ardent lover of up to dale dance music. Then the big features nre not to be forgotten such as the wonderful banjo quartette which has won praise in every city II has appeared Do you love dancing See fl you can sit through one ot the sNncopsled one steps or toN trots ns put over by the Fernando banjo guar, tette Then the sweetest music of all the ssNophone quarlette The pro nounced hit of the present year is dancing 10 slow dreamy w liz of Hawaiian music ,ss played by this saxophone qusftette. Attend this dance next Tuesday evening in Union hall Il will be the dance treat of the year. Tickets S5c person. Concert $ 10 9, dancing until midnight. adv
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Washington

All persons in the United States. citi- zens and aliens. are warned in a pro- clamation by President Wilson that reasonable acts or attempts to shield those committing such acts will be vigorously prosecuted by the Govern ment.
 In a personal appeal to h fellow conntrymen President Wilson called upon every American citizen-man, woman and child-to join to make the nation unit for the preserva- tion of it's ideals and for the triumph of democracy in tae world.
 Theodore Roosevelt, in letters to Senator Chamberlain and Representa- tive Dent. chairmen of the Congress sional military committees. detailed his project for raising and accompany ing volunteer expedition 10 join the Allies on the western European battle front. He heartily approved the ad- ministration's compulsory service pro gramme.
 Seyenty-fve representatives of the leading railroads ot the country ap- peared before the Interstate Con- merce Commission and asked that they be allowed to put into effect on June l freight rates ls ner cent in advance of The present tarig.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Empire Theatre

Hobart Henley in A Child of Mys. tery is the feature tomorrow iSitur day. at the Empire. This Red teath- CT drama in five parts tells delight fully interesting story and Is full of stirring action.
 Next Monday Madam Bertha ka lfch, of whose dramatic supremacy generally little need be said, appears in master motion picture drama Ambition, a story of political intrigue in typical American life. The story of her film experience in Ambition IS one which every American man and wom- an should see.
 Characterised ny sheer mystery, tense thrills, bnfIling plot and charm ing romance The Purple Mask, the Universal super-serial which will oe shown on Wednesday marks new era in continued motion picture dramas Each episode is separate mystery story, but the suspense Is maintained throughout and even the most captious critic of the silent drams will find il exceedingly hsrd to guess the outcome of this remarkable film serial. Francis Ford produced the picture from the story Of Grace Cunard and these two stellar lights. of the film world play the leading roles and are supported by cast of notable screen artists. The Indians Lament, three part Gold Seal drama, and an l. ko comedy in two parts will also be shown Wednesday. hdV
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Bradley Theatre

Tonight, Friday, the last chance to see the epoch making picture marvel, Civilization, Thes. lnce's sl iO00,000 wonder play. The prices are popular here, b cents and 25 cents.
 . Saturday, the big local favorite. lil lian Gish, makes her appearance here in Triangle picture that as dram aiic offering is a gem. It is entitled The House Built on Sands and has Il "punchu and sermon in it that will leave an lndelible impression? There will also be a Keystone comedy.
 Monday, a startling and unusual play called The Female of The Species, starring the popular star, Dorothy Dalton. This play as the title implies is drama of life ss il probably really Is, and the portraysls are highly ar tistic and the story will hold your in- terest from start 10 finish, entertaining and yet instructive in the moral that 1t teaches. There will also be Key stone comedy.
 Tuesday, we pleasurably announce the appearance on the screen of An ac tress that was never heard of until mo- ton pictures were made, and now Is one of the really big shining stars in Inc screen heavens, her name is Anita stewart, and 1t Is really only neces ssry to announce the name Of the play that she Is to be seen in, which Is The Glory of YoIande, which has been ac- claimed the greatest Anita Stewart play. The I2th chapter of the timely serial Pearl oi the Army, will complete the bill
 Wednesday, the coming star, Jack Tick ford in n Paramount play oi un- usual merit, the play is called Great Expectations nnd Is probably very fs- miliar to lovers of good literature. There will also be Photograph, Bray and A Paramount comedy.
 Thursday, the most beloved actress in America, Ethel Barrymore, in her great Metro wonderplay, The Awaken ing of Helena Riiehie, a masterpiece of screen art. adv
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Suffrage War Work
Nation Wide Movement 10 Enlist the Ser.
 wees of Sufiragists

The suffranisls Of Connecticut are standing back Of the President. A vivid interest in suffrage and suffrage rgapization has been infused In this state since the offer of the Connecticut Woman Suff rage association, through it's president, Mrs. Thos. H. Hepburn, 10 Governor Holcomb, last February. Already war work committees are en gagged in enrolling members. The advantage Of suffrage organizations at the present time'is most obvious. In the note addressed to the President and Government of the United States, Mrs Cat said "With no intention Of laying aside our constructive, forward work 10 secure the vote for the woman. hood of this country as the right pro leclive of all rights, we offer our ser vices 10 our country in the event they shall be needed
 Postal blanks are being sent 10 mem bers, in Windham county to Ill and return io the Chairman, Miss Ros- mond Danielsop, stating what each member k prepared To do fl called uJon.
 Five departments of work have been planned: The Establishment ot Elm ploy ment Bureaus for Women, The Increase Of the Food Supply by the Training of Women for Agricultural Work and the Elimination of Waste, the Red Gross and Amefioanizalion and Conference Committed This last important committee is to confer with the proper authorities of the Govern, ment and If need arises, to be inter mediary between the Government and the suffrage associations.
 II Is emphasized thnI the greatest service that women can render is through the obtaining Of full citizen. ship-pos>ihly through the winning of votes for women.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Foreign

Belgians penetrate Into Dixmude 10 German second lines.
 The British railroads. which are now State controlled. have announced the grant of the third wage bonus to their employees since the war began.
 German correspondents on the Rus sian and Swedish frontiers report that the Russian Provisional Government intends to change the name of the capital back to St Petersburg.
 The French government has ap- pointed Captain Andre Tardieu. mem ber of the Chamber of Deputies and former foreign editor of the Paris Temps, as High Commissioner 10 |. s.
 shipyard directors in kiel told their workmen the food allowance cannot be increased because wealthy and poor are suffering alike.
 Buenos Ayres rioters fired into the German Legation. and shot fired at German newspaper office wounded the editor
 General Carranza In effect told the new Mexico Congress that the south. ern republic was neutral in the world conflict,
 With Lens and st Quentin in Brit. issh possession Germany will lose the legs upon which she has been standing in this region.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Sporting

The Chicago Nationals have re- duced their roster to thirty-iive play CTS by releasing Merwin Jacobson. an outfielder, and Lynch. a pitcher, to the Toronto Club of the international League. The club also released Ar thur J. Shay and Scott Perry.
 IL has been decided by the directors of the Southern Maryland Agricutur- al Association to revive three of the most popular of the Washington Jockey Clubs autumnal stakes. They are the Dixie and Maximum stakes and the Washington Cup.
 Negotiations have been closed for ten round bout between Freddie Welsh. lightweight champion. and Johnny Klhane featherweight cham pion. to be held n New York City May 1. They wAl weigh lS5 pounds at two o'clock in tha afternoon.
 Soldier Barfheli with twelve con. secutive pugiHstic victories dangling to hls belt. met a sudden reverse be- fore crowd that packed the Clermon Rink in Brooklyn when Mike O'bowd handed the Brookynite the beating of of hIs gay young life.
 The board of directors of the Ath- letic Association of the University of Pennsylvania decided to continue ath, letics at the university with every athlete under U. s. military supervi- sion.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Happenings That Caused A Stir
 Briefly Chronicled.
SITUATION AT WASHINGTON
tories and Defeats of the Great War-Doings In the Forty
 Eight states Recorded.
War Bulletins

Gen. Nivelle's troops have swept the Germans from positions on a line ex- tending forty miles on the western front. inflicting losses totalling 100000 in killed, wounded and prisoners.
 The Germans defending the linden burg line realize that disaster impends and are fighting with the fury of des- peration. Their big guns, however, have been taken to the rear and they have no artillery support which makes them easy victims.
 Core. pondents assert the Germans are rushing up new troops who have been withdrawn from the Russian front.
 Fighting like men with their backs to the wall, the Germans are making desperate resistance to the British ad- vance. especially along the linden burg line.
 From one end of the British front to the other the Germans are palpably nervous and jumpy Where they have been driven from their old positions they are feyerishly digging at every opportunity, particularly at night.
 Again the British and Russian forces report success over the Turks in Mesopotamia and along the Cau- casus front The Russians operating against the Ottomans in Mesopotamia from the Khanikin district, near the Perso-Mesopotamian frontier, have captured the village of Klzil Robat. so miles northeast of Bagdad.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
CERMAN-AMERICAN WAR

With a total absence O partisanship the House. by a vote of as9 to V' passed the Seven Billion Dollar bill to finance the prosecution of the war against German, including 8 loan of es,000, ,000, 900 to the Allies.
 The War Department called for 5f7.00O volunteers to serve during the period Of the war. in advance or draft legislation.
 Representative Cox. of Indiana. said President Wilson should use part of the fund at his disposal to distribute seed to farmers.
 Applications for allotments of the proposed s5.000. 100000 bond issue have reached the Treasury Depart ment in such quantity that the Aa. mlnistration believes the success or the issue is already assured.
 Congress made rapid progress on the Administrations war measures and the first for a budget Of s1ooo' 900 .00O was reported to the House Opposition to the army conseription proposal continued to increase, ana the President decided 10 appeal per sonally to the opponents.
 Secretary Lansing is considering asking Congress for an appropriation to cultivate large tracts of public lands to increase the food supply.
 The biennial council of the General Federation of Women's Clubs adopted resolutions indorsing President VII sons stand on the German situation and pledglng to the Government the assistance of every club woman of the nation.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
CONDENSED NEWS

A plea for the passage of war emer- gency antI-liquor legislation was made by the Anti-Sa loon League Of America
 Manufacturers Of bar iron in Pitts burgh haze advanced their prices $1O a ton to the basis of 4c. pound for carload lots.
 Capt. A. J. Robertson, chief of staff at the Boston Navy Yard, announced that 2.500 are enrolled in the Naval Coast Defense Reserve of the First National District
 Concentration of food resources of the island possessions of the United States for war purposes Is provided in a bill introduced by Representative Clark, of Florida.
 Names Of historic naval vessels were given to the five battle cruisers being built for the navy. They will he called the Saratoga, Constellation, Constitution. Ranger and Lexington.
 Rutgers College students who may enlist, or who are called 10 civil em- pioyment by the Government, will be granted leave Of absence without lose of academic standing.
 Sixteen men were injured and sl,- 900 900 damage was done in an ex. piosion of chemicals in the plant Of the DeIion Tire & Rubber Co, near Trenton. N. ].
 Representative Webb. chairman or the House Judiciary. reintrodnced his bill for promotion Of export trade, amended so as to meet the views of exporters.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
General

James P. Knapp, president Of the American Photographic Co, has pre- sented to the navy an airplane station to be equipped with three hangers and a wireless station on his property at Mastic, on the south shore of Long Island
 The crews of the two German mer- chantmen interned at Wilmington, N. C., made an attempt to escape from the United States Marine Hospital.
 A reward of $5,000 to the captain and crew of the first merchant ship to destroy a hostile submarine was offered by Benjamin and Anderson Gratz of St. Louis.
 A 40-foot dingey which was on the T. s. S. Oregon on her famous voyage during the Spanish-American war has been offered to the Government and is likely to be accepted.
 By order of President Wilson 43 inn portant lightships, locations of which were not made public, have been transferred from the Department of Commerce to the jurisdiction of the War and Navy Department.
 General Carranza has given positive assurances to the United States that oil supplies from the Tampico fields and other Mexican sources will not be denied.
 Thomas F. Smith, Democrat. was overwhelmingly elected to Congress at a special election in the Fifteenth New York distric
 Majo- John M. Burke, Indian fighter and ssoeiate of Buffalo Bill" died in Washington.
 Senator King. Of Utah, proposed an embargo on food shipments to neu- tral countries as means of starving out" the Prusslans.
 Hog prices reached a new high rec ord at Chicago when the choice heav- ies sold at S16.50
 Dudley Field Malone, Collector of the Port of New York warned the interned German seamen that they would be held responsible if any one were injured by explosions on board the seized merchantmen.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Beware of 0intments for Catarrh that
 Contain Mercury

ssmereury win surely destroy the sense of smell and completely aerapge he a hole system N hen entering it throug b he mueous surfaces Such articles sbo1ld never be used except on prescrip- ions from reputable physicians. ss the damage they will do is ten foid 10 the Eood you can possibly derive from them. Halls Csfsr Cure, manufactured by F. Cheney d Co. Toledo, O.. contains no agreur and IS taken internally. seting iif,olly npon the blood spd mucous sur fsees uf he systs m h uuying Halls Ceairh Cure be sure yo0 get the gem. ne. II K taken ioternaliy and made in reledo, ohia, by F J.Sbenes < Co. Tes fimcnisi free.
 Sold by Druggists Price, 7sc. per- bottle
 Taks tien's Fami'y Pills for oonstipa
 lion.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
More Joy Taken From Life:
 Ban Placed on MiStletoe

. Science has handed another ]. jolt to the joy of living.
 No more will the mistletoe hang from the chandelier during ,s the festive Christmas season for . there won't be any mistletoe to l: hang-that is there won't be any !. If the cold-hearted men of 2 science have their way.
 : The government forest experts
 have made a thorough survey of U the mistletoe matter and have
 declared it pest responsible . Tor the loss of a great many 5 thousands of dollars to this coun- 2 try annually by strangling. stunt 1. ing and finally killing the trees . to which II attaches itself. The ? miStietoe is parasite, attaching !. itselr to great variety of trees, ! including hardwood trees of the | : forest. shade and fruit trees. and : once It takes a hold it Is very | : difficult to diSlodge. and unless . II IS removed, it will eventually : . spread unnl it covers the entire . .. tree and cause its end. While . , the plant is pretty, it has no l. : value, except the sentimental ! : role which il plays st the Christi : . mas season, and the demand for 2 . U at this time is not great : !. enough to check it's spread to any 2 , eNteur
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
ENTHUSIASTIC WOMAN SAYS TANLAC SAVED HER FROM
 A GENERAL BREAKDOWN

not felt so well in years and would nol take anything for what Taniac has done for me
 ranlae k the natural corrective for many of the ills which arise from dis ordered >tomaehs and oyeTw0fked nerves, such as indigestion, nervous ness, SleepeSsneSs, headaches, coated tongue, bad breath and other syinp- i0ms. faniae supplies hniiding mate Fial for the master mechanic, Nature, to build solid foundation ef tissues, thres sud eeiis
 HAn,ac x now being especially intro duced 70 AcesSef'S GfuZ store, Fatnaw {, and Burroughs PharInsSy, Daniel son. Adv
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Perfectly comprehensIhle.

The following speech was made by a lawyer on behalf of hts client whose COW had been killed by train: If the train had been run as II should have been ran. or if the bell had been rung as it should have been rang, or if the whistle had been blown as if should have been blew, both of which they did neither, the COW. would not have been injured when she was killed"
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
erldoes in History.

The only mention of bridge in the eanonical Scriptures Is indirectly in the prlneipality of Geshur. a district to the northeast of the Sea of Galilee. At this place n bridge Is said to exist still which is called ny the Arabs the bridge of the sons of Jacob" The Romans are credited with being the first constructors of arched bridges over streams.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Hay in lonu Relations.

Most rotations Include two or more yaars of grass and clover instead of one year. This Is desirable. It re duces seed cost. and also furnishes a heavy sod which. turned under helps maintain the humus of the soil. In this case. top-dreSsing Is necessary after the first year. Such annual top dressing maintains yields, and also turns a good profit, sometimes an un- usually large profit.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20

"ranlac saved me from general hFeAkdown,n says Miss 'k, :. Bohsn, of North Haven.
 "Slomach disorders caused me 10 become almost nervous wreck. Ev. ervthipg hte disagreed with me and SometimesI just hated to 70 to the ts, be because l knew l must sniier i3 l ate anything. l was very irritable, easily excited, anu not myself at ail,
 "l have used TWO bottles ot Tanlac and mv ste mach IS in fine condition | have a good hearty sppetite aud besl of all, ean digest anSthfns l cal, My nerves are steady a0d can onee mefs steep soundly al night long. l have
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
Worry List

A worrying woman once made q list of the possible unfortunate events and happenings which she felt sure would come to pass and be disastrous to her happiness and welfare. The list was lost. and to her amazement
 she recovered 1t. long time after wards. and found that not a single un- fortunate prediction In the whole cata- ,ogue of disas CTS had been realized.
Putnam patriot., 1917-04-20
To Butter Corn on the Ear.

A spoon with a strainer in its bowl to hold butter has been invented to butter corn on the ear neatly.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-05
HOUSE WILL ADOPT WAR
RESOLUTION TONIGHT
Chairman Flood Who Opened the Debate Today Demand.
ed That War Be Declared So That Prussian
MiIitarisn Might Be Crushed

hour and if sustained bring the meas,
ure to vote. He was disposed how
er, to give members every opportun.
ity to speak throughout the day.
The debate begin without any limi.
tation. War is being made on our
country and its people" Representa-.
tive Flood said in opening. our ships
are being sunk, our non-combatant
citizens, including men, women and
children, are being murdered, our mer.
chantmen are denied the freedom of
sea. There is no choice as to our course
We are compelled by acts of the Ger.
man government to enter into this
most colossal war.
THE time for argument has passed.
The time for heroic action is here and
our people will rally to the support of
their government in this high and pa
triotic hour, and meet wars sacrifice
and perils as brave and patriotic
people should.
I'VE should take our stand by the
side OF the allied nations which have
been fighting humanity's battles for
two and one-half years, determined
that our power shall be so employed
that complete victory shall crown their
Continued on Page Twelve.)
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-05
Will Drill Well on Prickett's
Creek Not Far From
City.
TEST IS ONE OF A NUMBER
When Gas is Struck Deep
Great Rock Pressure is
Present.

The Hope Natural Gas company has
started test well on Pricketts creek.
near Fairmont, one of number Of test
wells that are being drilled by that
company on the East side of the Mo
nongahela river, with the object Of
determining at what depth the deep
sands containing oil and gas can be
found. The sands which will be tested
are the Clinton, Specific, Elizabeth
and three others.
To reach these sands drilling must
be carried on to a great depth and
gas, when found, is of terrific rock
pressure. In a deep well recently
struck by the Hope company in Bar.
bour county, a rock pressure of 1900
pounds to the square inch was found.
1t is believed the depth at which the
deep sands will be found in the pres
ent test, will be as favorable as any
the company can find. since the strata
In which they are found takes ccnsfds
cradle upward swoop in this section
1t is probable that the finding OF the
sands at a reasonable depth will be
followed by extensive drilling opera
tons.
The cost OF drilling deep we'll at
present prices for material is ire
mendous, running from $4,000 to $780,
600 for each we'll.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-05
(By Associated Psess)

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Debate. on
the war resolution began in the House
promptly at ~ this morning with
Chairman Flood Of the Foreign AZ.
fairs committee making the opening
statement.
Passage of the resolution which will
complete the action of congress in de.
Claring that state of war exists be.
tween Germany and the United States
is expected before night by a heavy
majority comparable with that which
attended its passage last night in the
Senate. "
Far in the rear of the hall sat Rep
resentative Cooper of Wisconsin, rank.
ing Republican member of the Foreign
Affairs committee who was expected
TO lead the opposition. Less than u
dozen members. it was predicted,
would vote against the war resolution.
Galleries were only half filled when
the debate began and less than one
half of the members were present
when the session opened. Under the
unanimous consent rule by which the
resolution was being considered, Rep
resentative Flood could move the prev
ious question at any time after one