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The Washington times., 1917-12-10
CAPITAL FACING
FREIGHT EMBARGO,
SAYSR.P. ANDREWS

Washington faces a freight embar-
60 that is certain to result in untold
hardships on both merchants and the
public unless the former get together
at once and adopt some definite policy
by which their interests may be Co
ordinated, according to a declaration
today by r. P. Andrews. president OF
the Retail Merchants Association.
Congestion OF freight OF various
kinds in the local railroad yards, in
the warehouses and on platforms has
forced a limited embargo and unless
the congestion is relieved an absolute
embargo will become necessary.
Merchants To Meet.
An emergency session of the Retail
Merchants Association has been cali
ed by Mr.. Andrews for Tuesday night
at 8 o'clock at the Board OF Trade
rooms, to discuss the problem.
Receipts at the freight yards are
fully 100 per cent above normal" said
Mr.. Andrews, "and the merchants
hav enot increased their facilities for
handling It. One partial solution. as
see II, is to reduce the number Of
deliveries from four TO two daily. and
use the same transportation facilities
in transferring freight from the
yards to the storehouses.
THE majority OF the merchants
thoroughly understand the situation.
and 1 believe they will be willing to
cooperate in relieving what has
come to be an abnormal condition.
Il have been working for ten days
getting information on freight con-
ditions, on the express and parcel-post
and carriage deliveries, and / find we
are up against a serious proposition.
Indifference To Blame.
Indifference, more than anything
else, is responsible. Many OF the mer-
chants are already reducing the num-
Der OF their deliveries, but until We
are able to get all members OF the
association working together through
some definite policy or system. there
will be little or no relief.
"The association will set out to
handle the situation Tuesday night
in a practicable manner"
The Washington times., 1917-12-10

B. G.-Parents may assist the chill
dren as the contest is educational.
Prizes have been confined to toys TO
prevent the participation OF grown
ups other than to be Of assistance
to the children.
A L.-You do not have toSsend both
a rhyme and a drawing. although
thoSe who send both stand the best
chance OF winning, when the rhyme
or drawing is exceptionally good
l. r W.-Lead pencil contributions
are just as acceptable as those done
with pen and ink.
The Washington times., 1917-12-10
D. c. MAN ADDED TO
LIST Of SURVIVORS
OF JACOB JONES
CONTINUED from First Page.)

CONTINUED from First Page.)
information concerning him and were
informed he was probably among the
survivors. The news was Immediately
tefegraphed his mother. Then after a
delay OF twenty-four hours the Navy
Department announced his death.
KaIk ives Fighter.
Lieutenant Kalk was graduated
from the Naval Academy with the
class OF 1916, and at the outbreak Of
war was promoted from assign to a
lieutenant OF the Junior grade. Last
August he was assigned to duty
aboard the Jacob Jones. Prior to that
time he was on the u S. S. Florida.
The young mans father and grand
father were fighters OF note. His
grandfather was Gen. Thaddeus Stan
ton, Of Indian war fame. His father,
Lieut.. Stanton Kalk, U. S. A, was
killed during the Spanish-American
war. Shortly after the death Of his
father, Mrs. Kalk moved to Washing
ton to live. Young Kalk received his
education here in the public schools
and Western High School. prior to
entering the Naval Academy.
Lieutenant KRlk was well known In
the Senate, particularly among the
older members and several today re-
called him and expressed deep regret
at his death.
He was a page in the Senate from
1907 until 1909, having been appoint
ed by Senator Millard, OF Nebraska
Additional Survivors,
Following are additional survivors in
cluded in the forty-four rescued from the
torpedoed U. S. S. Jacob Jones:
William Aagasrd. seaman. second
Aagaard, AZ Franklin street, Elizabeth,
n. J.
Philip Jacob Burger, seaman, second
class; mother Elizabeth Burger. g Elev-
enth street, Lansingburg. n. Y.
Charles Charlesworth, boatswain's
mate. first class: wife, Anne c. Charles
worth. S1 West Twenty-ninth street,
New York city.
David Roy Carter, fireman. first class:
father. David A Carter. Forsythe. Ga
Howard u. Chase. quartermaster. third
class; father. George c. Chase, g Cen
ter street, Nantucket. Mass.
Charles Chiffon, gunner's mate, second
class father, Robert Chiffon, 81 Linden
street, RocLline. Mas.
joseph Arthur Cossairt. chief yeoman:
uncle. Albert CoSsairt. Bloomfield, Mo.
Clifton Crawford. electrician, second
class; mother, Jennie z. Crawford.
Hatfield. Ark.
clifford Vernon Deforest, chief cleo
trician; wife, Beulah Deforest, IS U
street northwest. Washington.
Restitute Echon, mess attendant,
The Washington times., 1917-12-10
72-MHE GALE TIES UP
TRAFFIC IN new YORK

BUFFALO, n. Y, Dec. 1o.-Inade-
quate gas supply, little coal, and a
furious gale OF the lakes, with a
heavy fall OF snow completely paral-
yzed all western New York today.
Twenty inches of snow and a seventy
two-milesAn-hour wind tied up all
traffic.
The Erie canal overfiowed and fam
flies were rescued from second-story
windows on SquAw island. Three
deaths in rural territory were report.
ed as due directly to the storm. Sew.
eral big lake boats are overdue.
The Washington times., 1917-12-10

b. THE only thing you should
keep In mind is the fact that the
drawing or rhyme must refer TO some
article or store advertisement in The
Times.
NJ o.--Don't wait until last week
prize winners are announced. Let
the young man send along another
idea this week.
5. D.-The illustration may be in
colors IL desired, but prizes will be
awarded from the standpoint Of the
quaintness Of the drawings rather
than from any other angle. 20
The Washington times., 1917-12-10
FARM LOAN RATE RAISED.

Farmers who borrow money from
the Federal Farm Loan Board here
after will have TO pay b1s per cent
for the consideration. The board to-
day announced an increase 10 this
figure from the per cent which they
have been charging.
The Washington times., 1917-12-10
GIVEN FIVE YEARS FOR
KILLING PUGHIST son

FERGUS FALLS. Mimi, Dec. 10
Henry Palzer was taken to the Still
water penitentiary today TO serve five
years for killing his son. Al PalZer'
heavyweight pugilist. The boxer was
shot when he interfered while his
tather was beating his mother.
The Washington times., 1917-12-10
LIrTLE CANAL rRAFFIc.

AN ATLANTIC PORT. Dec. 1o-That
there Is little traffic through the Pan
anna Canal and scarcely any war ac-
tivities in progress In the canal zone 10
the report brought here by a party OF
army officers and canal zone workers
who have arrived on an American steam
ship.
The Washington times., 1917-12-10
RETIRED COMMANDER DIES.

NEW YORK, Dec. 10.-Commander
George W. Magee. retired, is dead to-
day at his home in East Orange, Nj,
at the age Of >seventy-seven years.
Commander Magee was appointed to
the navy In 1851 and was retired in
1888. He was a native Of New York
State.
The Washington times., 1917-12-10
FUNERAL OF BUREAU
CHIEF this AFTERNOON

Funeral services for DR.. A. D. Mel
win, chief OF the Bureau OF Animal
Industry. Department of Agriculture.
who died Friday night. were held at
the family residence. 1851 Park road
northwest, this afternoon at o'clock.
The Washington times., 1917-12-10
LAST WEEKS PRIZE WINNERS

Will Wednesday right here
and ends Saturday Toys otang
(s25 in value distributed each weeks winners
Any child may compete.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
CAUGHT on tho Fly.

'You are nothing but a big bag OF
wind" sneered the smart airplane.
The balloon, in Its Indignation,
swelled visibly. "At least" 1t retort'
ed, 81 am self-supporting."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
Hill Top House
Horper's cry. Va.

The above Hotel, with improved ser
vice in every department is open 10 the
public. Rooms with and without private
baths. Meals are noted, and the location
of this beautiful Hotel makes il one Of
the most attractive in this community
Charges are reasonable. Special aiten-
ton given in winter months 10 dance
parties, and we are prepared 10 furnish
everything.
RATES Single rooms, Sl2. 10 Sl400
per week. Double rooms, 5000 10 S24-
90 per week. With private bath, 5000
per week. Day rate, s.. $3.50, s..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
GETS LESSON IN PATRIOTISM
American Given Something to Think
About by italian Who Bought
"De Unita State Flag"

How many times the ignorant for
eigners In this country have taught US
the lesson of patriotisml An incident
happened some time ago in New YORK
city, says a writer in the New BEDFORD
(Mass.) Standard.
Downtown there is store where one
can trade cigarette coupons for pre-
miums. IF you want cash, the coupons
are worth half cent apiece. The store
Is filled with glass cases, In which
there are silver coffee urns, genuine
chinaware, collar buttons, fish poles,
etc.
was cashing a number Of coupons
when a swarthy italian entered ana
shufled up to the counter. His hair
looked as IL 1t had never felt comb.
His hands and face were covered with
mud from the building excavations
across the street. In his fist he held a
crumbled and greasy mass Of coupons,
which he showed half tmidly over the
counter.
The girl clerk was q gum chewer.
More than that, she was painted and
powdered until her features resembled
the side Of newly-painted barn.
"Whaddy 70 wan'?" she chewed, ey-
ing the Italian closely from under her
penciled eyebrows.
"Gimme da biga flag" he whispered.
It was the most natural thing In the
world for the girl clerk to hand him a
cheap Italian flag. The man touched IL
devotedly with his soiled fingers. a
far-away look entered his eyes. mo
dis a-one. wan de Unita State flag"
I left the store, gazing at my 90
cents rather shamefacedly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
New Idea In Clocks.

Every now and then some enterpris-
Ing manufacturer tries to make the
humble alarm clock attractive by get
ting It out in a new form. While the
seven o'clock bell will probably never
become popular, the latest form Is
very convenient and handsome one.
The new clock is electric, both in the
alarm and timekeeping system. 1t Is
run by a battery and just below the
face Of the clock is tiny electric light.
A switch on a flexible cord Is attached.
The switch may be carried to the head
Of the bed and in order to see the time
at night, a touch on the button lights
the lamp, which Eliminates the face OF
the clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
HE IS ALWAYS ON THE JOB
Handy Young Man Among the Most
Popular Of Types That One Always
Meets at Evening Party.

One Of the most popular OF the
standard types you meet at an evening
party is the handy young man. Gen.
orally his name is Arthur. He Is one
of the few old friends Of George
Hosts bachelor days, who has passed
the new wife's censorship. Arthur Is
always invited for holiday dinners
and is considered to be one Of the fam
ily. He knows where the Ice pick Is
hidden, and he knows Familiarity the
three reaches who frisk in the kitchen
sink. Arthur may always be relied
upon to talk entertainingly to Mrs.
PolltikIns, or Mary Ellen Scraggs'
poor dears.
It Is Arthur who always manages
by some art, to fill that strange re-
quest for a glass Of water, sure to be
made by some lady. Arthur passes
the sandwiches and Arthur Is the per-
son who notices that the woman IN
the blue foulard dress has no salad.
Perhaps there is reward enough for
Arthur when, overcoated, he bids the
hostess goodnight, to escort home
plain girl who came alone, and he IS
told that he Is "such DEAR" and
goodness knows what they ever would
have done without him."-Helena
Smith Dayton, In Cartoons Magazine
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
AN OPERATION
AVERTED
UIVIIIIIllllIlNNIUII
was very 81

Philadelphia, Pa--"One year ago /
was very sick and / suffered with pains
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
"A SPLENDID TONIC I"
Says Hixson Lady Who, On Doc
tors Advice, Took Cardui
And Is Now Well.

Hixson, Tenn.-"AboGt 10 years ago
was. :" says Mrs. ]. B. Gadd, of
this place. 81 suffered with pain In
my left side, could hot sleep at night
with this pain, always in the left
side...
My doctor told NE to use Cardui. l
took one bottle, which helped me and
after my baby came, was stronger
and better, but the pain was still
there.
| at first let it go, but began to get
weak and in a rundown condition,
so | decided to try some more Cardui,
which l did.
This last Cardul which / took made
me much better. in fact, cured me. 1t
has been a number Of years, still l
have no return CT this trouble.
feel it was Cardui that cured me,
and recommend it as splendid fe-
male tonic"
Don't allow yourself to become
weak and rundown from womanly
troubles. Take Cardui. 1t should sure
" help you, as it has so many thou
sands of other women in the past 40
years. Headache, backache, sideache,
nervousness, s,eeplessness, tired-out
feeling, are all signs of womanly trou-
Bile. Other women get relief by taking
Cardui. Why not you? All druggists.
NC-132
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
Charged With Conspiracy.

Floyd Teter, vice-president OF the
Citizens National Bank of Belington,
Altman ]. Stalnaker, cashier OF the same
bank, and Fred E. Thompson, editor OF
the Belington Progressive, charged with
having entered into conspiracy to
obstruct the recruiting and enlistment
service OF the United States in violation
of section of the new espionage act, ap
peared in the United States district court
at Philippi TO answer all indictment found
against them by the grand jury. The
three were not taken into custody, but
appeared voluntarily in court and stated
that they were prepared TO give bond
until Thursday. at which time they will
be formally arraigned and their pleas
taken. Judge Dayton fixed the bond at
IS. 900 in each case and the men were
admitted 10 bail with former Sheriff A F.
Bennett, E. A. Barte and State Game
and Fish Warden J. A. ViquesneY as
sureties.
The indictment consists OF four counts
and in each OF the counts Thompson.
Teter and Stalnaker are charged with un-
lawful conspiracy 10 violate the provislors
OF section 4 of the espionage act The
first count charges that some the in
August, Fred E Thompson TO effect the
object OF the alleged conspiracy publish
ed in The Belngton Progressive an
article headed "Proves Draft Law I'm
constitutional, quotes Wickersham and
Wilson, says Supreme Court will forbid
sending conscripts abroad. After this
article was published Teter and Stalnaker
are charged with distributing large num-
bers OF copies OF il throughout the county
OF Barbour
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
Two IuxurIes Unknown In 1915.

Two Iuxurles Unknown In 1915.
If we are to suffer restrictions I'M
known since the days Of Waterloo,
there are two Of them which would
have been no deprivation to our fore
bears of those hard times, says the
London Chronicle. The tomato, 1t Is
true, was occasionally used as a rel
ish for soups, but 1t was so small that
they called 1t a berry, and the yellow
kind was more in use than the red,
while to the majority 1t was unknown.
The banana was almost entirely
known by hearsay only, and striking
legend regarding 1t was more familiar
than the fruit itself. For 1t was free
~ reported that in Madeira the ma
tiyes refused to cut 1t with knife be-
cause on dissection lengthwise 1t pre-
scented semblance Of the crucifiNon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
Woman Cooks for Armies.

From England has come news that
the suggestion Of attaching women as
cooks and caterers to British regi-
ments was received 30 favorably that
It Is now being seriously considered,
and when objection is made that such
a thing has not been heard Of before
In civilized armies, 1t has been pointed
out that before the days Of Florence
Nightingale 1t was an unheard-of thing
for women to take charge Of hospital
work in the field.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06

Last Christmas Eve, in town in Vir
ginia, an old negro had been out celebrat-
ing, and, on boarding car for home, he
dropped quart bottle OF gin on the pave
ment.
Mournfully surveying The fragments
he exclaimed:
"Dal Christmas done come an gone"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06
Mean Brutt

"Women lack dlscip. me-" growled
Mr.. Gabb.
"In what wayT demanded Mrs.
Gabb.
"You can't induce them to cease
firing when they begin shooting OF
their mouths" replied Mr.. Gabb.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06

Itch ltchl ltchl-S Scratch Scratch
Scratch The more you scratch the worse
the itch. Try Doar's ointment. For
eczema, any skin itching. 6Oc box.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-12-06

III AJ SiOC S-iio Doen
until / nearly went
crazy. l went to
different doctors and
they all said l had
female trouble and
would not get any
relief Until / would
be operated on. /
had suffered for four
VIC ar3 before this
time, tut l kept get
TIM vorec the moro
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
Locke's Mills.

Frank Cummings and bis son Chester
are working In the saw mill.
Ordell Bryant of South Portland was q
weekend guest of bis father, A. B. Bry-
ant.
Charlotte Cummings has returned
from the Central Maine General Hospital
and is fast regaining her health.
Charles Mason has moved his family
into Clarence Lapham's rent.
Guy Swan has returned from Berlin,
N. a., where he has worked all winter.
Porter Farwell of East Bethel is In
town with his gasoline engine saving
wood.
The home OF Howard Maxim was the
scene of double wedding Wednesday
afternoon, when bis daughter, Winni.
fred, became the bride of Lewis Merrill,
and Miss Eta May Hall the bride of his
son Walter. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. T. G. Chapman. Mr..
and Mrs. Maxim will reside with his
father, and Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill on q
nearby farm. Their many friends wish
them much happiness.
Lester Tebbets, who was hurt In the
mill short time ago, is gaining. His
mother, Mrs. Lizzie Tebbets of Auburn,
has been helping care for him.
James Ring has bought Harold Kings
house, and Mr.. King and wife are to oc.
cupy Mrs. Tens Woodsum's house.
Fred Morton was recently called to
Maiden, Mass., to attend the funeral of
bis brother Charles.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
0llead.

George Carter and party of Norway
are spending few days at their camp
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Lovejoy of Be-
mis- are spending few days in town.
Harold Moore of Norway was in town
last Sunday to attend the funeral of his
grandfather, F. NJ. Coffin.
Alma Heath has gone to Wilton to
visit her sister, Mrs. Ida Jewett.
Mrs. Mary Pagan was in Berlin, N. a.,
recently.
Mrs. Ellen Wentworth arrived in town
last Wednesday from Ormond, Florida,
where she has been spending the winter.
Percy Dale of Berlin, N. H., was a re-
cent visitor in town.
Mrs. Celia Wight has returned home
from Norway after spending few days
there with relatives.
Earl Coffin of Rumford spent the week
In town.
A. R. Bryant was in Gorham, N. a.,
last Monday.
DR.. j. A. Twaddle of Bethel was In
this vicinity recently.
Mrs. Sumner Griffin and brother Ma
than Coffin of Gorham, N. a., were in
town last Sunday.
Carl Richardson was visitor in Bethel
last Wednesday.
The many friends of Duncan Mcleod
were saddened to hear of his death which
occurred at the St. Louis Hospital in
Berlin, N. H., last Friday.
Again is our community called upon
to mourn the loss Of one of our oldest
and respected citizens, Francis McKen-
drie Coffin, who passed away at the home
Of bis son, F. B. Coffin, last Friday
night. Funeral services were held at the
Congregational church Sunday afternoon
at two O'Clock, conducted by Rev. j. r..
Little of Bethel. Burial took place in
the Peabody Cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
A Nation With No Language.

The Swiss alone, Of all the peoples
of the world, may in sense be said to
possess no language, a fact that Is the
more surprising when we consider that
there is no people showing more in
tense patriotism.
The official languages Of the little re-
public are French and German. The
public documents are published in these
tongues, both Of which are spoken by
many Swiss. Roughly speaking, how
ever, about rs per cent Of the popula-
ton speak German, while the remain
der divide four other languages among
them, mainly French and Italian.
These tongues vary, as rule, accord
ing to the proximity Of the people to
the country whose language they speak.
In the Swiss parliament members de-
liver their speeches either in French
or German, for nearly all the members
understand both tongues.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
Oilbertville.

Mrs. Winnifred Foster Roberts visited
Mrs. Alice Bennett In Rumford last
week.
Leslie Roberts of Boston was the
weekend guest of his family here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Rich went to Farm.
ington Saturday.
Mrs. Hattie Croker IL visiting Mrs.
Fred Hutchinson.
Miss Wilma Walker visited friends In
town last week.,
Mrs. Elon DALEY visited her daughter,
Mrs. Elsie Hines, in Canton Tuesday.
Mrs. G. Albert Ellis was in Mechanic
Falls and Lewiston on business Wednes-
day.
A. G. Rich was In Lewiston Thursday.
Mrs. Maurice Farrar Of Buckfield Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Win Farrar Saturday.
Mrs. Erwin York and Mrs. 8. E. Tasker
were in Livermore Saturday.
Basil Morrow, who has been working
here, was called to Livermore last week
to join Co. C, which received a call to
the oolors Friday.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
Wilson's Mills.

School commenced April 9th with Miss
Gertrude Allenson az teacher. Lewis
Olson conveys the scholars instead Of
Peter Littlehsle.
Mrs. A. L. Bennett, who has spent the
winter in Portland with her daughter,
Mrs. Ethel York, for medical treatment,
returned the first of the week and Is
staying with her brother, Lewis Lesvitt,
until her own home Is ready for her.
w. a. Hart, who has spent the winter
in Fellsmere, Fla, where be has real es-
tate, has returned to the snow.clad hills
of Maine.
Mrs. Bertha Storey has spent several
days the past week with her daughter,
Mrs. Millie Storey Linnell, who has q
severe attack of laryngitis.
Mrs. Mary Wilson has been guest OF
her daughter, Mrs. Archie Bennett.
Four inches of snow fell Friday night.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-04-24
PARTRIDGE DISTRICT.
East Sumner.

Aged people and survivors of the civil
war are wildly reminded in these days
Of the intense interest and anxiety of
fifty-six years ago, when the emblem
of our nationality was assaulted at Sum
ter. Every loyal heart at the North was
beating with uncertainty as to the result
Of this dastardly blow at the life Of our
hitherto peaceful united republic. The
unsnimity of the feeling that our out
ragged honor must be vindicsted, present.
ed spectacle never before witnessed In
any age or country. The dominant idea
was that treason and disunion must be
punished speedily and forcefully IL the
honor and perpetuity of our nation was
to be preserved. But the inherent prin-
ciples of loyalty and patriotism that act.
usted our ancestors In 78 was in evil
dence in the impending crisis Of 81.
Now "history repeats itself" The mere
contemplation of those stirring events
and our present situation as nation
suggests the following lines
Again the clarion notes Of war
Are heard resoupding through the land
From ev'ry hilltop near or far
Patriots will form mighty band.
Our glorious nag has been assailed
Ny German savagery and hate,
But to the mast Il still 10 nailed
And there IL win decide our fate.
But loyalty and purpose grand
Our country's rights viii soon secure.
Our battleships by heroes manned
VIII give US rights that may endure.
SLoCUh.