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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-09-10
Will StartIe World.

Nine. Virubova, who is personal
ly fascinating, but apparently not a
clever woman, gave a striking out
line of the last years Of the court
OF Emperor Nicholas. declaring that
the memoirs which she intends TO
write will startle the world.
My life story is this" she said.
II am a daughter Of NJ. Taneyeff.
a former secretary for the emperor.
was married at is TO a naval Of
ficer who fought in the battle OF
Tshuima He went mad and 1 then
divorced him. Afterward came
Alix (thus Virubova referred to the
empress). After l came 10 know
her was her only friend and her
champion against the malice of the
court.
Our friendship was purely per-
sonal. Untrue, therefore, are all
the stories of my vicious influence
in politics. The proof of this is that
a commission Of extraordinary in
quiry, instituted while 1 was a pris-
oner in the fortress, declared me
wholly innocent.
JedlOuSy III OOuEI.
THE originators of the unexam-
pied cutlery against re were not the
revolutionaries but the court aristo-
Gratis and the grand dukes, especial
" Dmitri Paulovitch. These were
jealous of Alix's favor and for more
than a decade waged a relentless
war against me, the exception being
the Grand Duke Paul, whose wife
is my kins-woman.
The truth about Nicholas is that
he has a good character AMI a
quicker and better mind than the
good -for-nothing grand dukes. His
fault is his incorrigible weakness,
which is partly congenital and part
ly the result of the crushing train
ing by the mother dowager and his
tutors who were instructed TO sup
press every manifestation Of initia-
tive.
Nicholas hated to hear bad news
and reports against others. Until
the last he did not have the slight
est notion that all the nation de-
tested and despised him. Constant
" in my presence he expressed the
belief that Russia was devoted ia
him and told us only a few days be-
fore the revolution that he was
pleased with the conditions in Rus
STA and would grant a responsible
cabinet after the war. He was posi-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
NATURAL LAW IS
AV|V|D LESSON
Audra Alden Players Re
open at Crawford With
Gripping Play.

Man made laws and those OF nature.
the true loves OF two men for girl
the broadminded as well as the narrow
way Of facing one of the greatest Of
human problems in the world today.
and a climax as unlocked for as il is
pleasing. welded together 10 make some
Of the most intense and gripping mo-
ments experienced by the habitual the
alter goer, feature this weeks offering
at the Crawford theater in The
Natural Law" presented by the Audrs
Alden players. opening return en-
gagement at FL Paso.
The Natural Law" deals with the
love Of Ruth Stanley and that of Jack
Bowling and Dr.. Ralph Webster Tor
her Jack is a college man, an athlete
who wins world fame through winning
the Olympic marathon. while DR.. Web
ster is n practicing physician, a friend
OF Jacks father ana q doctor TO whom
the oath of Hypocrites is the most
banding of any which man IS called
upon TO take.
Through matters which transpire
before the beginning of the play, Ruth
IS engaged to marry the doctor. who
loves her with all OF the strength OF
good man. but the appeal exerted upon
her by the youthfulness and vitality Of
The young athlete. cause her to break
of his advice not to allow the thoughts
of any man 10 dominate her soul
With the inevitable happening, Ruth's
visit TO the doctor for help. his willing
ness to help her in a way she does not
expect. Jacks departure for abroad
after Ruths bitter announcement of
him as he SAYS he is willing to do his
duty" bring many emotional situations
which hold the audience breathless.
To Fred Siegel as DR.. Webster. Miss
Edna Cecil Daily as Ruth Stanley. and
". NJ Winterhoffer as Jack Bowling.
great praise for their acting is due,
while Audra Alden as Della Forbush, a
friend of Ruth's; Ray D. Clifton as
Freddie Donlin, Jacks trainer: Joseph
Clancy as judge White. and Miss AIelba
Palmer as Mrs. Franklin. upon whIm
deVOIved the difficult task of relieving
the tense situations with quaint bits
of humor. which followed some OF the
most realistic and stirring moments
ever brought before an Fl Paso au-
dience surely could not have been sur
passed.
Sunday nights audience. thrilled af-
ter tears and laughter, and enthused
by the artistic merits Of the theme, was
more than satisfied as attested by the
applause shOwered on the players At
the fall of the curtain.
THE Natural Law" Is vivid story
q genuine lesson from life. presented
by an exceptional collection OF actors
and actresses. : A c.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
REVENUE BILL
IS REDRAF TED
Changes in Excess Profits
Tax Provided for by
Democratic Caucus.

Washington, D. C. Feb. I2-Work Of
redrafting the administration revenue
bill was begun today by Democrats OF
the senate finance committee in ac-
cordance with the decision of Sundays
caucus Of Democratic senators, who
finally approved the measure as it
passed the home with slight changes.
New provisions 10 be written into
the bill would provide for:
Expiration automatically in four
wears Of the excess profits tax; ter
mination OF the present u Il percent
tax on munition makers profits in six
Instead of l. months after the war
ends and deduction of this tax before
assessment of the excess profits tax,
exemption Of mutual insurance com
panies from the excess profits tax pro-
Viding their profits are distributed to
policy holders
Senator LeWis's proposal 10 incor
porate the Webb exports cooperative
ill into the revenue measure was re-
iected-
The new bill will be reported to the
senate within a few days and pressed
for passage
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
CROSS. FEVER|SH
CHILD IS BILIOUS
Or CONSTIPATED
Look, MoGherl If tongue is
coated give California
Syrup of Figs"

Every mother realizes after giving
her children California Sy. up OF Figs
that this is their ideal laxative, because
they love its pleasant taste and it
thoroughly cIeanses the tender little
stomach. liver and bowels without
gripping.
When cross. irritable, feverish OF
breath l. bad. stomach sour. look at
the tongue, mother If coated, give
teaspoonful of this harm ess fruit
laxative, and in = few hours all the
foul. constipated waste sour bile and
undigested food passes out OF the
bowels. and you have d well playful
ohi aga n When its little system
IS full Of cold. throat sore mas stOm-
ach-ache. dlarrhOea, iuuiEes ton. collie
remember. a good inside cleansing"
should always be the first treatment
given.
Millions Of mothers keep California
Syrup of Figs" handy they know
teaspoOnful today saves sick child
tomorrow. Ask your druggist for q
5O-cent bottle Of California Syrup OF
Figs" which has directions for babies
children of all ages and grown-ups
printed On the bottle. Beware Of coun-
terfeits sold here so don't he fooled.
Get The genuine. made by California
FIG syrup Company. Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12

( through. and IL is as fun Of laughs as
! = Mexican desert is full OF sandal
regular laughs, TOO Fritz FIELDS and
{ Roy Kinslow come mighty near divid-
ing the hOnors. both having very fat
parts. Fritz Is a farmer race track fol-
/ lower who is trying to reform and cut
out slang for the sake OF peaches.
4 pretty girl hinslOw is a tout who
tries to bring his old friend back into
the racing game on a dead sure
( his sweethearts father. Fields bets on
a so TO l shot and wins. but almost
loses the girl Homer Long is tie vii
lain who tries to thwart him, and Miss
Hazel Lake IS Peaches"
Throughout the action Of the play
there is some rapid fire conversation
that gets laughs as rapidly as it is
pulled, and. as usual. there is a liberal
sprinkling of musical numbers that go
with a bang Practically everybody in
the company contributes 10 these with
equal success
To end a review Of the present show.
however without mentioning Miss
Pansy DeLacour's song number and
Mr. Kinslows scarecrow song would
be failing to do justice to the perform
ance. Miss Lakes two song numbers
were also very attractive. and. now
that we have gone into such things. IL
ought to be said that Orvnle Harris.
who plays the part of the old man,
sings one OF the best songs he has
also puts over good one The sprig ut
" chorus is as active as ever and the
girls diSport themselves in some very
attractive costumes, with frequent
changes.
Miss Corinne Carkeek has the best
part she has yet appeared in and did
much TO make the audience think II
was getting more than its money 5
worth Sunday. Mr. Teal himself did not
appear IN the bill, as he still has more
on his chest than bunch Of jokes and
talks like a man who might have been
at the banquet Saturday night In his I
place he introduced Miss Lille Bennett
for a couple of song numbers and |
Motto and Van, society dancers, who I
executed three very dainty dance steps /
for the entertainment OF the audience
These numbers viii continue as a part /,
of the program during the remainder /
of the week to and including Thurs I
day, when the show will 20 20 Colum- /
bus for two days while the Boston I
grand opera company comes in for two /
nights The Teal folk will return 10 i
the Texas Grand next Sunday 10 re-
c. A n
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
E. P. & S. W. AGENTS MEET;
LEAVE FOR WEST TUESDAY

l meeting OF general agents OF The
E r & : " railroad company. who
are making an inspection tour OF the
system was held at the Southwestern
building Monday. The general agents
discussed matters pertaining to their
work with the view OF improving the
service
The party. which is composed Of Il
general agents from the east and west,
viii leave Tuesday morning on a spe-
cial train for two weeks inspection
trip Of the western divisions of the
railroad From FL Paso they viii go
TO Douglas, Bisbee Tyrone and Tue
son. spending a day in each place
From Tucson the party win go to san
Francisco. Cal.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
RECLAMATION MEN REPORT ON
SIX CANALS FOR VALLEYS

Recommendations and complete re-
ports on the proposed six new drain
age canals for the Rio Grande valley
were forwarded 10 Washington Sunday
by the United States reclamation SER
vice office in Ell PasO.
The report was made by the govern
ment drainage board composed Of d.
W Murphy. consulting engineer in
charge of drainage of Denver, Colo
D. c. Henry, consulting engineer of
Portland. Ore, and f. H Baldwin. pro-
ject manager at Ell Pasc, who have
been in session in Ell Paso last week
arranging details of the proposed canal
installation work The report will be
made public after 1t has been acted
on by the government authorities at
Washington.
The board completed its sessions sun
day. Mr. Kenny returned 20 Portland.
Sunday night and Mr.. Murphy viii leave
for Denver Wednesday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12

ireland is the land of romance, folk
lore. and lyric verse. Seumas Mac
Manus IS the interpreter of irish poesy.
ADV
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
ATTRACTIONS AT rue BIJor.

The EssauaE compauy's special re-
lease. The Magic Mirror" and Dare
Devil George Larkin' in one OF his SEN
sational pictures will be the bill at the
BiJou today Coming Wednesday, with
out fail are the Fox comedy. comedi-
ans without an equal The Secret
Kingdom the one everybody raved
about last Friday. viii be here again
this Friday The next chapter is called
The Sealed Packet" Don't fail TO see
IL There has never been anything like
II shown in FL Paso. Big Hughie
Mack" viii be here also Friday-Ady.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
FRANCIS BUsHNAN ronoRRow

The Unique viii show the fifth epi-
sode of The Great Secret tomorrow
and Wednesday, featuring the popular
Francis Bushman and Beverly Bayne.
II you don't think this serial drama is
getting mighty interesting. Just see
this fifth chapter and you viii be con-
WINGED of the fact that there never has
been a serial production that will
equal It
Ethel Barrymore in The White Ra-
ven" will start 4 four days engage
ment Thursday. The White Raven is
the most alluring picture Miss Barry
more ever played in. Just imagine this
star playing the part of a dance hall
queen and later becoming a prima
donna II is a story of a girl who sells
herself. with payment deferred-Adv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12

II pays to paint win ratlon's sun
Proof Paints Lander Lumber CO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
SHOW
At TEXAS GRAND
Teal Company Put on Some
thing Very Good, Full Of
Live, Laughy Stuff.

The Teal players. in their new pro-
duction. Peaches present the best
thing they have done vet unless, pos
nibly, the opening bill was as good
Peaches" Is far ahead OF the per
Torrance they gave last week. when
Fritz Fields got a bit out Of his ele-
ment and ran in some rough stuff
that did not do credit 20 an actor Of
his ability
This weeks bill is clean clear
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
RANKING MEMBER OF NOBILITY.
THE DIkE OF NORFOLK. DIE

London. Eng Feb. 1.-THE duke OF
Norfolk. ranking member Of the Eng
fish nobility and the foremost English
Catholic, died in London. Sunday. The
first announcement OF his illness was
made Saturday.
The heir to the dukedom. the earl OF
Arundel and Surrey. who Is eight years
Old. comes into an estate valued at
800. 900 pounds annually.
Henry Fitzalan-HOward. 18th duke OF
Norfolk. was born Dec. -. IS4I. He was
earl marshal and hereditary marshal
and chief butler OF England e.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
CLARA KIMBAIL YoUNG.

Today only at the Alhambra- the
popular favorite, Clara kimbalI Young.
VIII be seen in a return showing of her
celebrated success. ~Trilby." which she
created about year ago. This famous
love story, of the Partisan Latin Quar-
ter, written by George Du Naurfer.
aptly lends itself 10 Mss Young's won
derful ability and in II she is seen at
her best When ~Trilby" was shown at
the Alhambra last year it was received
as one Of the most remarka BILE por-
trayals Miss Young had ever offred and
many requests have been received for
return shoWinE-Ady
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12

q F'TER weeks Of planning and working for
~ the Inauguration of our 100000 Sale of
4 - New Spring BlOuses-it an unusual
pleasure and satisfaction to see the enthusiastic
hongs pour into The White House from the opening the doors
this morning Nothing but praise heard every hand for the
matches values and perfect It's the biggest of the
kind held locally Be you if you
unable attend this sale today. An opportunity like this
but year.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-02-12
Notice, Tenement Owners

Lee Newman can get more money out
Of your property, at less cost than
anyone else Ask his clients.
Phone 46O4. 905lz $ Fl Paso.
ADVERTISEMENT
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-07-19

- euxxe penang k0m4<E0nk imam I1h9
command halt e - Gzvon when the
No. men are three PAGES distant from
the No 4 men, and an halt and face
to the front.
From this formation, the command
assemble" Is given when 1T is desired
to bring the squad back into close
order. The command is worded, "As-
semble, to the right (left). !.
MARCHr" At march" the front-rank
man ON the right or left, as the case
may be. stands fast. while the rear
rank man of the same file closes up
behind him to the regulation distance
OF 40 inches. The other men face to
the right Cor left), move In by the
shortest line and face to the front.
s1Take distance" varies in that 1t
Is executed to the front rather than
on either flank and provides a different
arrangement of the men, although, for
the purpose OF exercise and instruc-
ton, the result is substantially the
same. This movement must be execut-
ed after the squad has counted off.
At "march." following the preparatory
command, take distance" No. of the
front rank moves straight to the front.
When he has taken four PAGES, No. q
OF the front rank also moves straight
to the front, followed by No. 8 of the
front rank at four PAGES, who. In turn,
is followed at four PAGES by No. 4 of
the front rank. Then when No. 4 has
his proper distance, Nos. i, 2, and
of the rear rank each step OF four
PAGES exactly as the front-rank men
have done. The command 'shalt" is
given when all have attained their dis
lance.
To ASSEMBLE" the squad, at this
command, No. I of the front rank
stands fast, while the other numbers
move forward until they reach their
proper places in line.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-07-19
HOW A SQUAD TAKES INTERVAL
AND DISTANCE.

While for marching and the pur-
poses of drill in the manual of arms
a squad is kept in "close order'-that
is, the distance of the crook of the ell
bow between man and man in each
rank, and 40 inches between the front
and rear ranks-certain kinds OF In
struction could not be given In that
formation. The setting-up exercises
(calisthenics) or the bayonet drill
could not be executed at close order.
1t Is essential. therefore, to distribute
the men SO that, while they still re-
main in q precise and military forma-
ton, they may be sufficiently separated
for each man to have room for the
swing of his arms and legs or the
charee of his bayonet. In order to
effect this, the squad will execute the
commands, 'stake interval" or take
distance"
When the squad is at a halt, the
command Is given, take interval-to
the right Qeft) MARCH" At
ito the right QefD," the four rear
rank men march backward four steps
and halt. At the command of execu-
ton, march" all men in both ranks
face to the right The leading man in
each rank then steps on When he has
advanced four PAGES, the second man
In each rank steps on, keeping four
PAGES behind his leader. Then follow
the third men In each rank, at an in
tervnl Of four PAGES from the two men
ahead, each rear-rank man abreast Of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-07-19

nearest neighbor. Tristan d'Acunha.
in brief, is a tiny oasis in boundless
wilderness of waters, proceed from 1t
in which direction one will.
1t is a rocky and cliffgirt isle with
a solitary mountain 1000 feet high
rearing itself from the midst Yet,
on this lonely speck of rock and earth.
there lives q community that seems to
be quite happy in its isolation from
all the rest of the world. They are
farmers, cattle raisers and shepherds.
In the valleys of the island are fer
tile fields where potatoes mainly are
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-07-19
No Wonder.

The cynical person was standing in
front of part of an exhibition of local
art talent labeled art Objects"
The native. swelling with pride,
awaited the visitors verdict
'what do you think of our efforts?'
he asked at last.
well" said the cynical one, 81 sup
pose Art does object, and I can't
blame her, but there doesn't seem to
be any help for it."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-07-19
FOR ITCHING, BURNING SKINS
Battle With cuticura Soap and Apply
the Ointment-TriaI Free.

For eczemas, rashes, itchings, frrita-
lions, pimples, dandruff, sore hands,
and baby humors, Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are supremely effective. Be
sides they tend to prevent these dis
tressing conditions, If used for every
day toilet and nursery preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept 1.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-07-19
Test Required.

Johnny, it was very wrong for you
and the boy next door to fight"
1--WE couldn't help it, father"
"Could you not have settled your diff
ferences by a peaceful discussion of
the matter, calling in the assistance OF
unprejudiced opinion, IL need beT
mo, father. He was sure he could
whip me, and I was sure I could whip
him, and there was only one way to
find OUT
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-07-19
Meerschaum Houses.

Even the most esthetically inclined
of our American millionaires would
hardly consider the luxury of living In
a palace built of meerschaum as with
in the range of their fortunes, yet there
are many unpretentiOus houses of this
material in the Spanish town Of VAL
lecas, near Madrid. where a coarse va
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-07-19
A Cleanup Job Later.

aThere," says the good woman as
the transfer man drives OF with her
trunk. "Now I'll know whether or not
the baggagemen are really as rough
with things as they are said to be-"
'How Will you known asked her
friend.
II put an egg here and there among
mx clothes."-Judge.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-07-19
TURNING THE SQUAD.

When a squad is marching in line,
there are two ways of turning it-on
q moving or on a fixed pivot.
The squad is turned on q moving
pivot when it is marching as a sepa-
rate unit or when, in a column of
squads, the command Column right
Qeft)" is given. The moving pivot, in
which the pivot man on the front rank
advances at the half-step of Is inches
until the line is abreast of him, is de-
signed to turn a column precisely but
with the least loss of Roadway.
A fixed pivot, squads right Qeft),"
turns each squad in its place on the
designated base, right or left, and is
a movement which bears important re-
lation to. every other squad in the col
umn. For if the forward movement
is not entirely checked by the pivot
mans turning and marking time in his
tracks, the whole company will be
thrown out of alignment.
Being in line, the squad executes
the command Fright Qeft) turn {.
MARCH" as follows:
At march" the pivot man (No. u
of the front rank faces to the right,
taking first the full step of 80 inches,
in order to clear the space directly
behind him, and then advances at the
half-step while the other men of the
rank oblique to the right until opposite
their places in line. Each then exc
cutes a second right oblique, and on
arriving abreast of the pivot man,
takes the half-step until the last man
in the rank arrives on the line, when
all proceed at the full step.
TO turn the squad on a fixed pivot,
the command Squad right Qeft) ;. {.
MARCH" is given. At march," the
right man (No. u in the front rank
faces to the right and marks time. The
other front-rank men. obliQuing to the
right, place themselves abreast of the
pivot man and also mark time. In the
rear rank, No. 8, that is, the third
man from the right, moves straight to
the front until he is 40 inches in the
rear of his front-rank man. He then
faces to the front and marks time. The
second and first men of the rear rank
follow No. in column until they also
are directly behind their front-rank
men. They then face to the front and
mark time. No. of the rear rank
meantime moves straight to the front
at the side of No. 8 for four PAGES. He
then faces to the front and steps up
abreast of No. 3. AS the last man ar
rives in his place-or, when perform
ing the movement by numbers, at the
sixth count after the command is
given-both ranks execute forward
march without further command.
Squad right Qeft)" is a much
used and important movement that re-
quires much practice for proper exc
cutiOn especially by the rear-rank
men, who too often undertake to
scramble into position. The pivot man
also must be extremely careful to turn
in his tracks and not to take ground,
an admoniion easily comprehended,
but frequently neglected in execution.
The pivot man and the rear-rank men
have it In their power to make or
spoil this movement, which, improperly
executed, will disrupt and disarrange
an entire column
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1917-07-19
LoNELIEsT SPOT ON EARTH
Tristan d'Acunha Is a Tiny Oasis in
Roundless Wilderness of
Water.

1t was thought that when. after
Waterloo. Napoleon was sent to St
Helena. he had been assigned to the
aoneliest spot on earth As a matter
of fact, st. Helena is 1.4O0 miles near
er continent than is Tristan
d'Acunha- Many hundreds of miles of
ocean lie between this island and Its