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The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

Here is a compact and comprehen-
sive kit, designed to carry all the
things needed by our boys in the navy,
to keep them and their belongings fit
and nifty. 1t Is made of blue denim
and little red cotton flannel, stitched
with red thread and bound with a
strong braid. Short lengths of braid
sewed in 1t serve to hold comb.
brushes, pencils, etc.
This kit carries an unbelievable num-
Der Of things-among them these !:
Soap in a soap box, talcum powder,
scrub brush, pencil with eraser, paper,
post cards, black and white thread,
needles, pins, safety pins, tooth brush,
tooth paste, bone buttons, bachelor but
tons, safety pins, corncob pipe, bag Of
tobacco and has room to spare for
other things. 1t rolls up and is tied
with the strong braid or tape used for
binding it. One of these kits, fitted
out, Is fine gift along with Il gay lit
tie bag of sweets, or something equally
foolish, for Christmas.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30
BoscHEE's GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies.
when Boschee's German Syrup has
been used so successfully for fifty-one
years in all parts of the United
States for coughs, bronchitis. colds
settled in the throat. especially lung
troubles. 1t gives the patient n good
nights rest. free from coughing. with
easy expectoration in the morning.
gives nature chance to soothe the
infiamed parts, throw Off the disease
helping the patient to regain his
health. Sold in all civilized countries
80 and 90 cent bottles.-Adv.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

Bags fill a large part Of the horizon
Of the Christmas shopper, for never
was there such furore for them.
Knitting, bags and countless other
kinds, made mostly of cretonne or of
ribbons, are gay and beautiful. easily
made and inexpensive.
Two views of beautiful knitting
bag are shown here. It Is made Of
wide striped ribbon and will serve
rs other knitting bags do, for shop
ping and carrying small parcels. 1t
will make glad hearts at Christmas
time.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30
Fifty Arrested In Bomb Case.

Milwaukee, Wis.-Fifty Italians were
arrested Monday night and held for
investigation in connection with the
bomb outrage Saturday in which nine
members of the police force were
allied and two injured.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

Pretty ladies, made of painted wood,
conceal our telephones and invite us
to tell secrets that will never be be-
trayed. These are the "pingocraft"
girls and they make fascinating gifts
to either men or women friends.
Each one stands at the front Of small
board on which the telephone is to
be placed. The mouthpiece Is un-
screwed and when replaced forms the
crown Of a hat or springs from a high
corsage bouquet or disappears alto
gether or is frankly in evidence, just
as you will.
The pingocraft novelties are made
of wood cut out from thin boards,
painted white. The figures are out
lined on them ready for painting and
each is painted to suit the individual
taste. The little figure at the left is
holding her hat and, when she is
placed, the mouthpiece Of the phone
becomes the crown of 1t.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

New York.-December cotton crossed
the 30-cent mark on the floor OF the
New York Cotton Exchange Nov. 26,
and later sold for 1920. the highest
price ever recorded on the exchange.
The big jump was caused by heavy
government and trade buying and by
further purchases for Liverpool &C
count.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

Just the newest things in breakfas'
caps are of Chinese inspiration ant
among them appears the cap with
malines crown and wired lace frill for
a brim that is shown in the picture.
Narrow bands Of ribbon, Joined in q
rosette on the top of the head, sup
port the lace frill and narrow gold
braid at the head Of the frill adds a
rich touch to this bit Of finery. \
The bedroom slipper in the hand Of
the fair wearer Of the cap is made
Of satin ribbon sewed to soft sole
and gathered about the top. 1t is held
on by a narrow band Of fat elastic,
covered with shirred ribbon.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30
soLsHEvlkI SEIZE PROPERTY.
II Russia Enters Into Separate Neoo.
tiations, Ministers Of Allied Pow
ers viii Ask Passports,

London. Nov. 27-Grand Duke Mi
chael Alexandrovitch, brother OF the
former emperor, according to Petro-
grad dispatch to the Times, has been
arrested and imprisoned in Smolny in
stitute. the headquarters of the Boil
sheviki.
Copenhagen.-If Russia enters into
separate peace negotiations. the min
listers of the allied powers at Petro-
grad will demand their passports, &C.
cording to a dispatch from Haparanda.
missioners have proclaimed the aboli-
ton of class titles, distinctions and
privileges. All persons henceforth are
citizens of the Russian republic, the
corporate property of mobiles, mer-
chants and burgesses, according to the
proclamation, must be handed over to
the state. A congress Of the Second
army, with one dissenting vote. has
adopted resolution approving all the
measures promulgated by the Council
Of National Commissioners, including
the decree for an immediate armistice
and peace and favoring the govern
ment of the workmen's and soldiers
delegates.
The resolution appeals to all SOL
diers not to support Premier Keren-
sky and the provisional government
generals against the people"
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30
Accounting for II
FIERY RED PIMPLES
That Itch and Burn Are Usually
Eexematous- Cuticura Quickly Heals.

1t needs but a single hot bath with
Cuticura Soap followed by gentle
application Of Cuticura Ointment to
the most distressing. disfguring
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. Cnticnra, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30
Loans to Allies Total ss,sss, 900. 900.

MISUNDERSTANDING McAdoo au-
thorized another credit to Belgium of
$7.500.O00, making the total credits to
Belgium $65, 800 900 and the total to
all the allies $3.50. 100000
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

A man may try to make widow
think he could not help loving her. but
she Invariably knows better.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30
A WONaAPlsS bljRD@l8

are lightened when she turns to the rigAs
medicine. II her existence Il ~
gloomy by the chronic weaknesses, dsllp
cate arrangements, and painful discgdazQ
that afflict her sex, she win find relief and
emancipation from her troubles IN d.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription; II she's
finds new life and strength. It's power.
full. invigorating tonic and nervine which
was discovered and used by an eminent
physician for many years, in eases d
female complaints" and weaknesses. For
young girls just entering womn nhoodi
in bearing down sensations, periodical
pains, liberation, inflammation, and every
kindred ailment, the "Favorite Presrrip-
ton" is the only medicine put up withoat
alcohol. Liquid or tablets.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

1t would not seem like Christmas
II no dainty and ornamental aprons
appeared among the gifts displayed for
women They belong to the festival,
like Christmas trees and candles, and
Christmas time usually provides a sup
ply for the coming year.
Two new and attractive Christmas
aprons pictured here, show them to
be as gay and frivolously inclined as
ever. They are of fine batiste with
inserts and edgings Of lace. Either
ribbon or batiste may be used for the
ties but in this instance they are Of
bastiste.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu-
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

Anyway, the cost of food makes n
man more vigorous at church social.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

Smile on wash day. That's when you us,
Red Gross Bag Blue. Clothes whittier thar
snow. All grocers. Adv.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

Red Cross Bag Blue, much better, goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer. Adv.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

II you can't loss without carrying
grudge don't compete.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

A business man takes no note Of
time-if he can get spot cash.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

Among the prettiest gifts for Christ
mas appears this set made of chenille
braid and fur. The chenille is woven
in alternating, diagonal stripes of red
and black and the neckband and cuffs
are lined with soft, black satin. Soft,
glossy bands Of black fur are sewed
on the edges of the collar and cuffs and
the ends Of each fasten together with
snap fasteners.
On the collar there is a rosette Of
puffs Of black malines, conferred with
a cluster of tiny, dark, red roses and
their foliage.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

The sweetness of revenge may sour
the best disposition.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

A new broom may sweep clean. AZ
ter the first round It is new no longes.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

II isn't every client who is able to
keep his own council.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30
The average woman's VIII has 100
many codicila.
stat. OF Ohio. city OF ro,sdo. IAeaa

State of Ohio. City OF Toisdo. Lneas
County-saL
senior partner of the arm OF F.. J. Cheney
q Co.. doing business in the City Of To-
ledo. County and State Aforesaid and that
DRIED DOLLARS for any case Of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use Of
HALLS CATA2RH MEDICINE
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before mo and subscribed IN
my presence. this 9Th day OF December.
A.. d. 1854
tseaD a. W. Gleason, Notary Public.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE IN taxi
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces Of the System.
Druggists. 75c. Testimonials free.
+. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
The length of n woman's foot should
be one-seventh OF her height.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30
Enquire for the IN. wT SON
W1ssa Never Break 1race sADDLERY co.
Guaranteed DENVER

We all want liberty-but the wild
colt will amble back to the haystack.
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30
When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eve Remedy

10 smarsing inst Eye OomfoTs o esnts .
0UR1HB EYE R31GGDY co.. CHICAGO
The Dolores star., 1917-11-30

important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that 1t
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-26
LET THE PEOPLE BE FED.

less spectators. were scenes go heart
rendinE as those enacted during the
past week IN tho principal thorough.
fares of New York, when women and
children. In desperation, were crying
for bread and demanding that some
thing be done TO save them from
starvation
mere tragic scene than the agon-
iztnc tears OF anxious mothers and
the pitjtul cries of their children for
the necessities Of life could not be
imagined. especially when relief would
speedily come with the surrcnderinC
by those responsible for the situa-
ton 81 the keys TO the locks which
withhold from the proper channels
If trade The vast products Of oar coun-
try.
There is no time. IN time like
this for tardy action or supcrfluous
tormalities In bringing relief to those
suffering the intense pangs Of hunger.
and Il Is 70 he hoped that the noble
minded and far-seeinE chief of our
nation will take the shortest possible
method in dealing with the situation.
fo those who are responsible for
human suffering as the result OF their
deliberate combined action IN cor
ueriue the necessities of life and fore
cxorhitapt PROFIT. he they in Richmond
or elsewhere. have very little terrors
Of penalty of the law relating to
dollars ard cents so long As their
Golfers arc kept well-hlled hy their In
1stcd prices and no time should he
lost in placing upon the statute book"
q law which. in addition to z heavy
nne would impose a penalty OF i'm
prisonment. Until this is done there
can. In the opinion of many. he little
hope Of permanent relief from present
conditions of the high cost of living.
The appropriation of money by con-
Fress to find where the trouble lies
that now confronts us tn such q
marked degree viii not suffice to feed
those who are Starving and others
who will starve during n long drawn
out investica ton Feed our people
first" should he the slogan of every
,oeruher of congress until others be
side the wealthy shall be saved from
hunger ENTRE NOUS,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-26

cally all state oficers except governor
and secretary of state. If It does not
have to be endorsed by the people. the
ladies have scored a TOUCHDOWN there.
In Maine they have succeeded. after a
forty year fight. in getting a constitu-
tionai amendment through the legis-
lature. which is 10 he presented to
the voters for approval at a special
election on September 10. Maine has
long been remarkable as a state which,
while damning liquor, has continued
10 drink It, whether after all these
years OF secret and fond relations
with the serpent, of the still. it will
admit Eve TO the political garden Of
the gods seems doubtful. But AT all
events she will he given chance 70
get in.
Another curious illustration OF
legislative psychology. TO use a word
which means SO much or so little. il
shown by the fact that the New York
assembly has Just passed woman
suffrage amendment by a vote of 1875
to 10, and that the senate is expected
to follow suit neXt week This Same
amendment Was defeated in totr NO
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-26
WHISKEY'S CONNECTION WITH ASSASSINATION
OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN.

+ drink with me
''Withers' manuscript continues;
We drank together l left the
little party in the saloon and hurried
to the music room. as II was almost
time for the overture to start
BOOTHS habits were too well known
to require this additional testimony
TO the fact that the foul plot was con-
ceived in personal liberty and exc
cuted under the malicn inspiration
derived from the saloon. The With
ers manuscript states that while stand
ms al tho bar that night and drink
ing in company with the others.
Booth uttered this ominous predic
tion--meaningless at that time TO his
bearers, hut recalled afterwards with
startling di-tinctness
when ] leave the stage will he
The most talked about man in Amer
ica
Diseased eeotisn1 this, set on IRE
by drink There are thousands Of
others bm1t on the same pattern and
equally dangerous. TO their fellow
mon"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-26

Ms we reproduce from the American
issue the following interesting edi-
3torial in connection with the assassi-
nation of President Lincoln:
The recent death OF the musician,
William withers removes the seal of
privacy from q manuscript in which
Ne gives an account, from personal oh
servstion. Of the scenes attending tho
shooting Of the great president
mr.. wfthers was in charge of the
orchestra In Ford's theater. Washing
ton. on the night OF the tragedy and
wss himself wounded in the neck by
the assassin. who struck right and left
with dagger 70 clear his way Of es-
cape after firing the fatal shot
Before the performance COM
nenced vithers bad watched the
gathering crowds m Tenth street:
then, stepping into saloon frequent
ed By actors and employees 81 the
theater he, encountered 7. wilkes
Booth The two men were wei ac-
uuainted. and Booth accostod vvithcrs
~ follows
Hello. Billy; como and have a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-26
indianapolis Solving the License Prob
lem

since Indiana has been voted drv nv
the legislature the city of Indtanapolis
mas peen DONG some figuring
The old bugaboo question how to get
along without saloon license money
mas been raised and Indianapolis bids
fair 10 answer it by the exact science
or mathematics. The results of these
problems in addition and subtraction of
city finances brand the license system
TO be the source of needless and Grim
mai waste and il Is now evident that
one big benefit that will be derived
from the prohibition law will be the
enforcement of strict policy of econ
oiny IN the handling of public funds
The situation in indianapolis is typi-
cal. Saloon rule invariably means
waste of public funds and more or less
graft
Here is what Indianapolis has dis
covered William Cosgove, deputy city
comptroller. estimates the amount of
revenues derived annually from saloon
licenses and wholesale liquor licenses
10 be about $4,000 1t is believed that
with the eliminate Of saloons the city
VIII not need the services Of at least
100 policemen and that this will re-
duce the police payroll $4,000 year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-26

The eyes of our whole country are
upon the great city of New York
where in these days Of hoasted pros
pef4ty the poor in great mum bers arc
scattering for the necessities Of life
That effective steps will he taken in
New York and other cities 10 pro
vide food for the needy VIC feel quite
ceriafn We hardly think our Amer
tcsn people will knowingly allow their
fAIIcw citizens who are subjects Of
misfortune t. suffer for food Ne
print herewith "A communication from
4 noble son OF Virginia. formerly the
editor OF an influential newspaper, and
ne heartily agree with him that pro
vision should be promptly made 70
re that the people without food arc
xuppi'ed Investigations arc proper
ana may do good. but food comes GrsS
Our friend writes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-26

"A lot OF useless jobs in the City Hail
viii be abolished, saving sa5.A0 a
year. A number of inspectors used tn
inspect work done by public coutrac-
tors viii save $4,000 a year. Ana
other items are mentioned SO that al
together. 1t Is estimated that the city
will save s21S,nee o year bs doing away
with unnecessary offices and OFFICIALS
And Indianapolis isn't worrying for
II Is confidently expected that an eco
nomicai administration viii easily say.
enough money during the first year
that saloons arc closed to counteract
the loss of revenue by liquor licenses.
The tax rate viii not be Increased. for
tS now as high as IL can be made
under law
1t Is evident that the old buga bco.
license money! viii act as a boomer
ang aud show up the liquor traffic 20
be what IL ts-a source of expense
rather than a source of income to any
city or state--American Issue
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-26
THE SUFFRAGE WAVE.

Everybody is interested in the sub
tect Of woman suffrage Many are IN
favor of suffrage Tor women and many
are opposed to this radical change in
our political system, but all find the
struggle being MADE one Of great in :
terest. The Baltimore Sun discusses
the subject from point OF view which
~ worthv Of attention II SAYS
Ma THE suffrage ladies would make ex-
pert football players-they know how
\ 70 run around the ends when they
cannot buck the center In Ohio for
instance. whore they have been beaten
Overwhe lningly ON the popular vote,
B they have succeeded in wheeling
I compiacent legislators into passing q
Il law giving them the right TO vote for
4 presidential electors. Which shows
that they are not above smuggling
4 themselves by the back door into the
4 polItical society of those who have
4 told them very enphatically that thcy
wanted none of their company. How
Ever, the anti-suffraTe maiignants in
Sohtc viii not permit them to slip by
S.R easily, They will have 10 run the
4wauntIet OF a referendum and submit
|1j3efr claims 70 the arbi,rament OF a
base male ballot box.
ssIn Indiana the feminine forces 81
bteousness are also sweeping on.
In has been passed BY the legis-
zfnre giving women the right to vote
presidential electors and praeti-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-26
Women After the War.

The mobilization of women for war
work continues Under tho plan for
releasing non combatants iii the Brit
ish and French armies for active mill
tary service, women are to take over
most of the clerical positions hitherto
filed by men. Tens of thousands OF
women are already serving as army
cooks and mattresses and in like oc-
equations, and other thousands Will
he assigned as typists. accountants
s,torekeepers, secretaries. motOr-driV-
ers and garage hands. Apparently ~
is designed to intrust to women prac-
tically all of the routine work or the
paw aud commissary departments
This brings the sex measurably near
the firing line. From the farms OF
England and France almost to the
trenches. women in vast numbers are
now doing what before the war was
mans exclusive work. and doing II so
well and with such zest that the ques-
ton is pertinent as to how they can
be persuaded to Quit It when the war
is over viii the women who have
proved their equal capacity In the
mines and factories and I'm a hundred
yocations previously monopolized ny
men, consent to return to scrubblns
and sewing? viii the multitud-s OF
women who run tram cars and buses
capablv as men employees ever did. re-
linouish their jobs for the asking :?
viii employers who have learned
their efficiency consent to have them
go?
The question is an important one
in its bearing on the future Of women
in industry in the belligerent coun-
tries They have had u new birth OF
economic freedom. They have
achieved at a stroke. in their patri-
otto response to their country's need
in a crisis, an industrial independence
for which they might have fought IN
vain for years under peace. VIII tney
surrender it voluntarily? Can they
hi fact be compelled TO forfeit At :, OF
the many readjustments of economic
relations which are certain to come
after the war. none contains more In
teresting possibilities than the disposi-
ton. To be made of women's labor in
the light of its new conditions.-New
York World.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-26

suggested that he make the public
ceremony on March merely the oc-
casion for delivering his inaugural,
address. Probably the president
would be glad If he could deliver the
inaugural address in private. too. The
inaugural address is delivered but
not heard. 1t is not probable that
more than ffty people have ever
heard q single complete sentence of
an inaugural address. Its delivery Ia
simply an opportunity for the peo-
pic to see the president they have
elected, but not to hear him. It be-
gins at about o'clock Since dawn
the crowd has been collecting In ~,
immense space III front of The
Capitol. The long wait has tired
them. Those of them who have had
forethousht have brought along
sandwiches and pickles. and as it is
about luncheon time when the presi-
dent comes out on the Capitol steps,
they arc eating them, It generally
rains in Washington the first week
IN Mare h. so the vast space is rooted
With wet umbrellas When the
president comes out the roar of con-
versation stops for a few moments.
but most of the crowd can see him
only as q 1ittiN, far-off figure. stand
ing within pavilion and occasion
ally making gestures, so under the
great roof of umbrellas the roar be-
sins again and swells high. After a
while the inaudible speaker bows and
retires and the crowd realizes that
the speech is over and makes its
rush.
Once, in our time, there was
blizzard on March and the open
air ceremony had to be abandoned.
The president delivered his address
in the senate chamber Every word
rang TO the las corner: and the fun
meaning. the dignity. the impressive
ness. Of the geonle's choice entering
upon the duties for which he had
been chosen came home with u thrill
for the FIRST time TO men who had at
tended many inauguraiions and had
never had that feeling before. The
senators themSei cs were moved and
thrilled: much more those In the gal
leries. That occasion. the inaurura
tion of President Taft. was the first
since the inauguration OF Jackson
which was anything more than
great. free sh View York Times
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-26
GIUSEPPE VERDI LODGE
OBSERVES Anniversary

Giuseppe erdi lodge. No. 3is, Sous
or Italy, observed it's second anniversal '
last night at Colombo hall. \ delight
ful supper was served and topics of in
terest were discussed by leading menu
bers, including Umbert ponati. Peter
sonini Louis Corrieri and others.
The lodge Is just two years old bu.
IT rs lurty Toungster. and has growu
FAR beyond its age, most of the young
er element of tho Italian colony beinH
on its roll.
Louis Corriori was elected president
20 I'LL an unexpired term. The regular
election of Officers will be held in juno.