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The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
MASCOTS and JONAHS
! INFLUENCE ACTORS
Stage Folk Possess as Much Super
stition, as Sailors.

Actor folk still believe in mascots
and Jonahs. declares charming Grace
Anderson, leading lady in the Bowery
Burlesque, which comes to the Gayety
Theater this week.
There are people who win tell you
that superstition is dead" says Miss
Anderson, land that in these matter
of-fact days there is neither room nor
time to pay heed to the strange fan
cies and beliefs So commonly held
many years ago.
ITO a certain extent. perhaps. this
Is true, though am inclined to think
all the same, that as far as actresssS
and actors are concerned superstition
is still very much alive and is thriv-
ing uncommonIy well, too.
AT quite a number of theaters a
black cat Is invariably very much in
evidence on the first night of a new
performance. while many actresses
and actors wear lucky charms and
mascots in the hope Of propitiating the
tickle goddess.
''Playwrigths and dramatists. too, do
not entirely despise these curious be-
liefs, for I well remember a few
months ago a leading actress wear
ing a gold wishbone studded with
jewels. presented to her by the au-
thor of the play on the occasion Of its
first performance.
"A well-known Shakespearean actor,
who has been on the stage for many
years, even today always hires a
hunchback to sit in his dressing room
on a first night. And I have noticed
his curious method Of wooing success
. has worked out well.
Probably few people are aware
that there are theatrical 'Jonahs,
many Of them very capable artists,
too, who, somehow or other never
seem to have the good fortune to be
associated with a play which runs
for any length OF tint. Thus, so pow
erful an influence is superstition In
the profession that managers seem to
be afraid Of engaging artists who,
since their first appearance on the
stage, seem to have been dogged by
Ill luck. and in consequence, day after
day. week after week, these unfor-
tunate seekers after work are greeted
with the dread reply from theatrical
agents Nothing for you today, I'm
afraid"
Il recall the case Of a really ex-
cellent musical comedy actress with
a charming presence and a well-train
ed voice who, try as she will, never
seems to be able to secure a New
York engagement because no less than
i've productions in which she has
played a leading part have turned out
gruesome failures. While far inferior
artists have succeeded in securing
good engagements, she Is left severely
out IN the cold.
DO believe in these so-called aids
10 success and 'Jonahsr Well, to
quote the words Of a village sage. IT
do and don't"
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
Quebec Has Good Team.

Quebec will have another crack
hockey outfit. Old players back in
the fold are Joe Malone, Joe Hall
and W. Mummery.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
us. MAYSEIZE
ALL RAILROADS
TO GET COAL
P residential Proclamation
Within 48 Hours Pre-
dicted by Officials.

Increased seriousness In the coal
situation may force President Wilson
eto take summary action with re-
sspect to control Of the railroads. In
some official quarters action is ex-
pected within forty-eight hours.
Important conferences yesterday be-
tween representatives OF the Fuel
Administration and the operating
committee Of the railroads left the
impression among officials that ac-
tion by the President would have
to come before any appreciable re-
lief could be expected
Harry A. Garfield, Fuel Admins
traitor, had a long conference yes
ferdaH afternoon with A. W. Thomp-
son, chairman of the operating COM
rmittee of the railroads. At the con-
iclusion Mr.. Garfield issued q brief
Statement declaring the operators are
believing the situation as fast as pos
Isible.
y Executive Order Likely.
But these facts were brought out
by the developments yesterday:
4 Enormous supplies of coal are pill
ing up at sidings in many sections
.bf the country; the small purchaser
ahe man who has to buy practically
by the bag or pail-is driven to ex-
Aremities to obtain q supply.
fThe coal situation and the rail-
road congestion situation are SO in
stervoven that government action that
looks to relief Of both Is Immediately
mandatory.
\ 3-Relief for the situation can come
Immediately only by some such dras-
tic action as a presidential proclama-
ton, or order. as a war measure.
This would relieve the roads of the
!onus OF violations of the antitrust
Jaws, which they admit they are
doing today.
Z THE greatest difficulties are found
At the two extremes Of the problem
IN the inability Of the railroads to
move their cars, as they maintain, be-
kause Of a confusion Of priority or
ders, and the inability of the small
consumer to get suficient needs for
his family.
I 6-State administrators and the To-
eal officials have been unable to cur
tail the boarding of fuel by private
individuals who have bought in guam
titles ranging from ten to twenty five
tons.
=. 6-Secretary of War Baker had a
conference with President Wilson. He
refused to disclose the nature OF his
call, but left the impression that
It had to do with the army supply
Of coal and, shipments.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
RECRUITSF FOR
U. s. SERVICE
SWAMP POSTS
Many Turned Away So
Tremendous Is Rush on
Final Day.

The last day for voluntary enlist
ments Of men within the draft ages
marked q veritable food Of recruits
for the regular army. Indications
were last night that about $4,000
enlistments will be credited to the
army for yesterday. This will mean
that the enlisted strength of the
regulars will stand at about $40, 900.
It was utterly impossible to get
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
SWITZERLAND
WILLPROTECT
OWN FRONTIER
Makes Plain Her Stand in
Note to the State
Department.

Thanking the United States for its
renewed expressions OF neutrality,
Switzerland, in a cable to the State
Department, made public yesterday
afternoon, took occasion again to
make 1t plain that she Is prepared to
enforce her neutrality and protect her
frontiers by force Of arms If neces-
sary.
The government officially acknowl-
edges the note OF the United States
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16

10; Vermont. 81: Virginia, I'll. and
wisconsin. ITO. Ten districts yet 70
be heard from on the final figures
may bring many Of these States up
70 their quotas. =
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16

For the first time since its organ
ization, the National Security
League has elected two women to
its membership.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16

England 10 sending from 5000 to TO-
900 women workers to France every
month
The Washington herald., 1917-12-16
SUGAR SHIPMENTS
ON WAY TO CAPITAL

Generous shipments Of the best
grade Of granuiated sugar are on their
way 70 nve local dealers and are ex-
pected to arrive here certainly not
later than the latter part of the week.
IN all there win be $50 loo-pound bags
OF hne granulated sugar and 100 100
pound bags OF cane granulated sugar.
The cane sugar, which viii be ship
ped from New York, In q part Of the
Russian sugar confscated by the gov
ernment.
]. r. Weber Of the National Asso-
ciaton Of Brokers in Refined Sugar
has arranged for these shipments.
The market price on the sugar which
Mr. Weber has secured is 10sl5 per
pound for the fine granulated and
&o68 for the cane granulated.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26
PAY THE DEPENDENTS, TOO
Scope of Military Insurance Plans
Broadened

Washington, July 23.-The federal
governments plan for insuring Off
GERS and men of the army, navy and
marine corps against death and in
jury while in service broadened today
in complex program which would
provide government allowance for
families of soldiers and sailors and
the rehabilitation and training of in
jured men to fit them for making a
livelihood after the war.
The program was discussed at con-
ferences today among officials of the
War, Navy, Treasury, Commerce and
Labor Departments, the labor COM
mittee of the Council of National
Defense and the presidents and other
high officers of leading insurance
companies of the United States.
Issuance of insurance policies from
$1,000 to $4,000 to officers and men
at ordinary peace time rates, the gov
ernment paying the extra cost, in
IDENTITIES for total or partial disabili-
ty, and administration of the entire
scheme by the governments war risk
insurance bureau which is at present
insuring officers and crews of Amer
lean merchant vessels, are among the
outstanding features of the proposed
program ~---,.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26
Mrs. George D. Teeter Dead.

Mrs. George D. Teeter died at hei
home in Apache, Okla, Monday,
July I6, 1917, aged ~ years and q
days, says the Adrian Journal.
Mary, daughter of VIM. J. and
Martha Crow, was born in Johnson
county, Mo-, June 2a 1870. and
moved with her parents to Bates
county in 1879, locating near Bal
lard, where she grew to womanhood.
In girlhood she was converted and
joined the Baptist Church. remaining
a faithful member until death.
Dec. 6, 1893, she was united IA
marriage with George D. Teeter, they
Immediately moved to Oklahoma,
where they have since resided.
To this union three daughters were
born, all of whom with the husband
survive. A
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26
SIAM JOINS. WITH ALLIES
Entrance May Affect Attitude of
China Because of Rice Supply.

New York, July 23-The an
nouncement that Siam has declared
a state of war with Germany, carries
greater significance than might at
first be, supposed, according to a
statement here today by John Bar
rett, director of the Pah-American
Union, Washington, and formerly u.
S. minister to Siam.
Slams chief importance is that
it is practically the rice granary or
source of food supply for China and
its action may have direct effect
upon China's attitude toward Ger-
many" said Mr.. Barrett 1T also
gives the allies now, for the first
time, an unbroken favorable cosst
line all the way from China to the
Mediterran, for Siam was the only
neutral territory in that entire dis
tance of many thousand miles. II
also possesses an excellent little nsvy
adequate to patrol the gulf Of Siam
ceast line OF nearly 2,ooo miles"
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26
Rushing Out Bonded Whisky.

Washington, July 1S.-Liquor
dealers, alarmed at the prospect OF
the government seizing, under terms
of the Food Bill, vast quantities Of
distilled spirits in bond, are with
drawing whisky from bonded ware
houses at rate never before equaled.
Within the last ten days more than
10 million gallons have been with
drawn and the ratio of l million gal
Ions day bids fair to continue.
Withdrawals have been almost ex-
clusively from warehouses in Ken
tucky. Pennsylvania and Maryland
and the Cincinnati and Peoria, ILL.,,
districts. As a consequence of the
scare, internal revenue receipts this
month have made a record, the total
for the first seventeen days being ap-
proximately ? I-z million dollars
more than last July.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26
USE GERMAN GOLD IN u. S.
Millions Being Spent in Propaganda
Work, Statesman Says.

Washington, July 2o-Evidence
that millions in German gold still are
being poured into propaganda work
among Americans has been laid be-
fore the State Department by states.
man of international reputation, il
was learned today. In an interview
the statesman, whose name for OBJ
vious reasons cannot be mentioned
said:
German bought papers are being
published, unhindered, under the very
nose of the American government ev-
cry day.
Hundreds of ministers are using
their holy offices to turn Americans
into German sympathizers.
"The condition is not local, but
countrywide.
A dangerous situation is resulting
from the Vaccinations of these pro-
German propagandists, he asserted.
They are sleeping us in an atmos-
phere of hatred.
The alleged pro-German operations
of German churchmen in Nebraska,
the statesman added, are only sur
face outcroppings of a honeycomb
embracing more than one
religious body. hundreds of individ-
uals and many newspapers through
out the country.
my fellow statesmen continued
the speaker, were amazed at formal
findings which / submitted. ! take
an exceedingly gloomy view of the
in America. Serious trouble
threatens if America does not immed-
lately crush the serpent's head.
II also feel that the Allies should
organize their own propaganda more
strongly in neutral countries. That
is the only point upon which Ger
many has been wide awake and we
have been asleep"
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26
KERENSKY NAMES
CABINET OF TEN
Premier Forms Coalition Similar to
One Lvoff Had, But Smaller.

Petrograd, July 24.-Premier Ke-
rensky has completed the constitu-
ton, of the new provisional govern
ment. Like the ministry of his pre-
decessor, Prince Lvoff, the cabinet is
|, a coalition, but is limited to ten
members. Five Of the ministers be-
long to the socialist group and five
are members of non-socialist parties.
The other offices of state will be
directed, not by ministers, but by
non-political directors of departments
who are not members of the cabi-
net
M. Effremov has been appointed
minister OF justice and member of
the provisional government. M.
Boecknikov has been named minis
ter of public aid. Both the ministers
are members of the duma, represent
ing the progressive party.
"A blood and iron policy will be
put into effect if needed to save Rus
sia by the government of Premier
Kerensky, to which unlimited power
has been granted. In an interview
today the premier said:
Relying upon the confidence of
the masses and the army, the govern
ment will save Russia and Russian
unity by blood and iron if argument
and reason, honor and conscience are
not sufficient.
g "The situation at the front is very
serious and demands heroic measures.
But | am convinced the organism of
the state is sufficiently vigorous to
be cured without a partial amputa-
tion."
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

The Rev. William A. Billy Sun
day was arrested Thursday for ex-
ceeding the speed limit in his auto
mobile on the Broadway bridge
across the Willamette river near
Portland, Ore. The arresting officer
said Sundays chauffeur was driving
the car at rate exceeding twenty
five miles an hour. Sunday was on
his way from his ranch at Hood
River to Portland when arrested.
The driver was fined S., which was
paid by the evangelist.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

"We will keep the troops so busy
they wont get chance to get to
France to fight" said Charles Little
a member OF the executive board OF
the National |. W. W., who arrived
at Butte. Montana. Saturday, from
the refugee camp in Arizona, speak
ing to an I. w. w. gathering. He
declared plans are on loot here to
deport all agitators and urged his
hearers, if deported. to go to points
where !. w. WIS are active and keep
up the fight.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26
Fang Accepts the Presidency.

London, July 21-Confirming tn.
announcement that Fang Kwo Chang
has accepted the presidency of China
. dispatch from Peking today sayi
this fact serves to strengthen tht
hands of Tuan Chi Jul, who has now
completed cabinet of moderate
men.
"The victorious entrance of the
northern army into Picking" adds the
dispatch, "plaees Tuan Chi Jul tenn
porarily in the position of dictatoi
and gives him an opportunity to es-
tsblish a firm government.
"It is unlikely that China will de-
clare war On Germany now, but when
the long deferred step 10 taken il
will arouse much opposition in the
Seuth."
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26
Township Assessors Called.

a meeting Of the assessors of the
several townships of the county has
oeen called by the county court I'M
der direction Of the state tax com
MISSION q Butler on Saturday, July
2. at 2 o'clock p. m. for the purpose
q asfeeing on . basis fof equali4a-
tion Of assessments. ~ z
Every ,township assessor il expect-
ed to Be present. a=---s. S.,
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

Secretary Daniels submitted to the
House Saturday estimates aggregat-
ing $IN.366,177 for war needs of the
navy, including ammunition, ordnance
supplies, improv ements of yards and
docks, clothing and enlargement of
the navy yard and gun factory here.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

Six men at Zion City recently were
fined from $40 to $50 for using to-
bacco. Fifty special police appoint
ed by Voliva. the Zionist leader, pa
troll the streets to catch smokers.
Signs warn the public it is crime
to smoke within the city limits.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

by vote OF u to IL, the senate
Saturday afternoon accepted the
Pomerene amendment authorizing the
president to take control of coal at
the mouth OF the mines and to direct
the federal trade commission to fix
prices from the producer to the ulti-
mate consumer. The amendment
takes the control OF coal out Of the
hands of the fuel commission.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

Total loans by the United States to
Great Britain. including the IS mil
lion dollars placed to that country's
credit Friday, stand today at 40 mil
lion dollars and the grand total of all
loans to the Allies at 1888 million
dollars.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

One reason ex-King Constantine
Of Greece left Lugano, Switzerland,
SO hurriedly was learned in Paris.
He had his ears soundly boxed by a
woman. Why and wherefore was not
made known by discreet Swiss news
paper men who were present and who
brought the story.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26
ORGANIZATION OF HOME
GUARDS
Proclamation by Governor Frederick
D. Gardner.

WHEREAS there is a general rec
ognition throughout the State of the
immediate need of an, adequate home
defense in the different sections of
the State, on account of the ap-
preaching withdrawal on August 5th,
of all of the National Guard units of
Missouri into federal service, and
WHEREAS, under the provisions
of the constitution and laws of Mis-
souri,. and particularly under Section
8373 Revised Statutes of Missouri,
the Governor is given the express
power to "organize and muster into
the service such forces as may be
necessary in the temporary absence
of the National Guard" And,
WHEREAS, it is necessary that
all units be organized under the i'm
mediate direction of the Governor,
now,
THEREFORE, l, Frederick D.
Gardner, Governor of the State of
Missouri, hereby direct the Missouri
State Council of Defense to at once
take upon themselves the immediate
organization of body of men for
home defense in the different cities
and subdivisions of the State; and to
that end
(a) Call to their aid all able-bod-
led men. irrespective of age, and not
in conflict with the draft of the Fed
eral Government;
(b) Cooperate with County and
City Councils of Defense, and such
local auxiliary committees as the
State Council of Defense may select
or recognize;
(c) Provide for the temporary Of
ficering by men recommended to the
Governor by the Adjutant General of
the State, who will select the best
qualified men for the purpose, in con-
sultation with the Council of Defense
and the local committees recognized
by said Council. =
)d) This body for home defense
will serve as volunteers in this hour
of nations need, without compensa-
ton, and each local community will |
provide uniforms as may be needed. |
1t is expected that arms and ammuni-
tion will be provided under the pro-
visions Of the recent Act of Congress |
approved June 18th, 1917.
(e) Any citizen contemplating the |
formation Of a Home Guard of any
should communicate At once
with the Missouri Council of De-
Tense at Jefferson City, and act in ae-
cordance with the rules of said Coun-
ell.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. II
have hereunto set my hand and
caused to be affixed the Great Seal Of
the State Of Missouri.
Done at the City of Jefferson, this
f7th day of July, A. D., 1917.
FREDERICK D. GARDNER.
By the Governor: n
John E Sullivan,
Secretary Of State.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

The Mexican newspapers Saturday
print extensive decorations OF rejoic-
ing over the announced removal Of
the embargo on arms from the Unit.
ed States.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

Samuel Salnuels, NJ. p, announced
in speech in London Saturday that
the British government intends to
adopt policy of reprisal for German
air raids.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26
bank.

The sergeant will have some troub-
lie in calling this role of names;
Hong Ham, Til Your Young, Chung
Lee, Young Oak Augh. Moy Coon,
Chow Jim and Moy Yin. The sew
en- Cinnamon were among the first
1000 in Chicago.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

Ruth Armstrong, former Los
Angeles high school teacher, is being
sought by the Cuban secret service
following her mysterious disappear
ance Monday night while out walking
at Havana. She was employed as a
governess and lived recently in
Youngstown, o.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

Official warning was made by the
Department of Justice Saturday ad-
vising the people of Kansas not to
use court plaster except from ap-
proved sources of supply pending an
investigation by the department into
the poisoned plaster charges from
Kansas.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

President Wilson Thursday par
doned the I6 woman's party suffra-
gettes sentenced to 60 days in the
Occuquan Workhouse for demon
strating before the White House
This action was taken after fight
had been started in Congress to have
the women freed and also to foster a
bill for equal rights.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

the line OF the Canadian Pacific Rail
way. Several villages and lumber
camps have been wiped out, accord
ing to information reaching Winni-
peg on Saturday afternoon. The city
OF Coleman is threatened. Another
big fire is raging between Cranbrook
and Fernie..
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

Mexico is soon to secure a loan
from the United States, it was report
ed in official circles Saturday. 1t is
understood that it will be $4,000, 900
or $4,000. 900 and that part of it will
be used to establish government
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

Another /. w. w. attempt to cur.
tail the food supply of Oregon is be-
lieved to have been made near Kla.
math Falls, Ore, Saturday when sew.
efal buildings on . dairy farm were
destroyed BY FIRE. Farm hands sleep
ing in = barn were awakened by the
flames, and after hard fight, gaieed
ep6flcl al tie fire. The daaa9e 4
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

An order in council issued in Lon
don Saturday prohibits, either by
publication or by speech, the giving
of any report of the proceedings Of
the coming Irish convention, except
such as has been officially authorized.
Offenders of the prohibition are
liable to punishment under the De-
tense of the Realm act.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

The Australian House of Repre-
sentatives has passed bill suppress
ing the activities in Australia of the
Industrial Workers of the World.
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

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The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26
WE SELL

" z oGAA
Munsing Union Suits
Wayne Knit Hosiery
Topsy Hosiery
Warmers Corsets
Bradley Bathing Suits
E. & w. Shirts
Fern $1.OO Waists
Fernmore $500 Waists
Lerner Silk Waists
WALKER-mekIBBEN'S
The Quality Store
The Butler weekly times., 1917-07-26

Childrens Dresses
$1.00 and $1.25 Gingharn
Dresses, Made Of
Amoskeg Brand,
On Sale ........... :. .75c
Extra Values in WOmens House
Dresses, 36 to A.
Amoskeg Gingham ..... .$1.15
Percale Aprons SOC
Lot White Wash Skirts
Special $1.98
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1917-12-07
La Conference des Allies

La Conference i~nteralli6e s'est
ouverte jeudi a Paris, q 10 heures
DIN matin, sous Ia pr6sidence &c
M. Georges Clemenceau, premier
ministre. LIE discours d'ouverture
ct de bienvenue de M. Clemenceau
a Ste tres court. II a a peine exec
de 100 mots. LIE voici in-extenso:
"Messieurs,
EAU nom de la R6publique
FRANCHISE, j'ai l'honneur de vous
souhaiter la bienvenue. Dams cette
guerre, la plus grave de toutes GEL
les qui aient jamais gu lieu, lie SEN
timent de supreme solidarit6 qui
unit en- CO moment les peoples
don't nous sommes les represen-
tants, est de gagner, sur lie champ
de bataille le droit a une paix qui
sera une paix vraie ct une paix di-
gne de l'humanit6. C'est pour arri-
ver a ce but que nous sommes r6u-
mis- lei ain de cimenter une allan
ce que nj les intrigues nj les de-
faillances n'atteindront jamais.
Notre tache est de transformer ces
formules en- actes. Notre ordre du
Jour est "A l'muvre."
"A l'auvre done, Messieurs."