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The Washington herald., 1918-07-02
b. r. Kelth-Vaudeyille.

Where Things Happen" is at
Keith's this week. And they happen
fast.
Two slangy Yankee doughboys. one
with a piece OF shrapnel in his leg.
are lost in the black mist of No Mans
Land. There are thrills as sharp as
the jab of a bayonet into Q Hun. A
creeping boche killed silently in the
dark after one hoarse cry Of Kane
rad" captured papers revealing an
enemy plan OF attack, a dream of the
girl back home rising roseate above
the fog Of poison gas. And then our
doughboys wake up in a quiet hos
pital ward with the girl from back
home, in Red Cross garb, leaning over
them In reality. The production eli
makes In a shower OF decorations,
promotions and kisses. Miss Well
man is charmnyly ingenious as the
little Red Cross nurse who has such
a spark of fire in her veins that she
wants to go out and fight like a
man." Scott Moore and Harry Hay
den gave the impression of real,
honest-to- goodness American soldier
boys. while Anton Carp was excellent
as the somewhat osculatory French
major. The staging of the act Is I'M
usual and effective. each scene being
cameo lit by a single ray Of the
spotlight.
T. Roy Barnes with Bessie Craw-
ford presents an offering which he
modestly styles a Package OF
Smiles" 1t should be labeled Car
load of Cachinnation." When the act
threatens to drag, Mr.. Barnes pro-
duces a rife with fixed bayonet and
proceeds to patrol the aisles with on
eve for the weak applauders. This
simple but forceful expedient pro-
duces wonderful results.
Winnie Baldwin first announced that
her partner. Percy Bronson. was sick.
Just as she started to sing, Percy,
who merits no such name, meandered
out. His steps were by no means &C.
curate and he seemed all tired out
with the pursuit of the blind tiger"
but he declared his intention of fin
ishing the act, which he did with
great veTve and brio.
Leon & Co. think nothing Of first
shroudinS a lady in a sheet of flame
until she crumples up, and then mys-
teriously appears smiling in a tank
of water. Nine. Chilson Ohrman ex-
hibits a soprano voice of unusual
beauty and power in a series of classic
selections. She concludes, however,
with the appealing. ''Au Revoir, But
Not Goodbye. Soldier Boy"
Moon and Morris do dancing with a
double hitch, and also depict two
Fifth avenue Arches badly in need
of darning. An exposition of the
thrilling science of kissing is tamely
capped with a dirge of that so dear
John Barleycorn by Lew Hawkins
Van and Belle can do a lot of things.
They start by sailing little flying de-
vices all around the theater and then
prove that they can initiate anything
from a caLary to a prss. Berkshire
inhaling soup.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02
Songless Birds May Be
Eaten on Meatless Days

Spokane. Wash.-Songless canaries
may be used for food on meatless
days. At least this is the. only pres
ent solution for disposition Of three
birds on hand at the Read Cross
headquarters here. The birds won I
sing and there is little value in their
beauty. The only thing left Is then
food value. which is not TO be scoffed
q IN these times ef high meat prices
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02
Gypsy's Breath Worth
Fortune? No, Only Fine

st. Louis, Ma.-Lena Yewoniwich,
a gypsy, who told fortunes until
she was arrested here was fined 500
and costs after Mrs. Nellie Quick,
poiicewoman. testified she blew in
dollar at the woman's place OF
business after the woman blew her
breath into Mrs. Quick's handker-
chief and told her q fortupe,S1Ho ould
grow there.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02
Instant Relief for Sore. Aching,
Tender. Calloused Feet
and CONS.

You're footsick! Your feet u
tired. puffed-up. chafed, achit =
sweaty and they need ''Tiz."
"Tiz" makes feet remarkaQ
fresh and sore-proof. ''Tiz' tsl,|
the pain and burn right out
corns. callouses and bunions. IT
is the grandest foot-gladdener 4
world has ever known
Get a 25-cent box OF "Tiz" at any
drug store and end foot torture for
a whole year. Never have tired
aching. sweaty, smelly feet; your
shoes will ft fine and you'll only
wish you had tried "Tiz" sooner
Accept no substitute.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02
Farmer Cultivates and
PIows ALI in One Trip

Bucyrus, 0hio.-The problem OF
farm help has been solved by Gus
Spiegel. Crawford County farmer.
Hitching three horses to a riding
plow Spiegel lets Il follow him
over his twenty-four acre farm as
he goes ahead with another team
driven TO a cultiyator. The driver
I1ess team has never made a skip,
Spiegel sayk
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02
Cosnios-EaudeyiIIc.

The Cosmos Theater this week,
"Hsre Comes Eva" featuring Eva
La Itue. billed as "the energetic
comcdicnne," is a novelty that shows
good headwork in construction and
presents enjoyable entertainment
throughout. Miss La Rue is the
breezy feature and overlooks no
opportunity to land q line that will
win a laugh. while the other nine
girls of the company, which has not
a single man in its ranks, provide
pleasing songs and graceful chorus
evolutions in costumes that are
we'll worth while.
Ann Suter, the Washington girl
coincidence. is an important feature
of the bill with songs and costumes
that do not lack originality and
charm. Munford and Thompson,
two men with splendid voices,
srring a surprise after a bit of nom
.ense called "A Nickel Is a Nickel"
by singing songs that win round
after round of applause.
The Circus Girl" a one-act play
let by c. +. Nirdlinger, presented
by Emily Smiley and company.
seems to have theme of merit but
to lack the punch necessary to sue
cess. The Wilson Aubrey acrobatic
trio gives a good act on the hori-
zontsl bars. but its big feature is
a b1rleJque wrestling match that
uins roafs Of laughter from those
VITO profess to Fnow the game.
Faye and Jack Smith have a
pleasing entertainment in songs and
comedy lines. w. S. Hart in The
Bapdit and the Preachef.' is a
matinee p'lctonlay attraction and
THIS is supplemented with an anus
ing SrnqhiBc comedy and the Hearst
Pathe :;ews.
Heward-"The BIindness Of yirtue.''
An excellent presentation of the
q ra matte sensation s-rhe Rlindness
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02
MnrshalI Hall.

Marshall Hall was again thronged
last night with pleasure-seekers.
Hundreds Of others remained on the
Steamer Charles Manchester, which
after landing the Marshal Hall
passengers, continued down the Po-
tomac on a moonlight excursion. a
total distance Of forty miles.
Dancing, with excellent music,
was provided. although many
couples found the shadowy allure
ments Of the hurricane deck entic-
ing.
At the Hall, all the various care
killing devices were in full opera
tion. Dancing was also a popular
diversion. the smooth floor and en-
chanting music furnished on the
riverside pavilion being too allur-
ing for many to resist.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02
Safety First for Quails.

Oakland. Cal.-Quail that fly one
hundred miles out to sea and lay
their eggs where no hunters viii
harm their young have been found
by H. A. Snow. naturalist for the
oakland puh2ie Nusaunas - = =.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02
BRITISH SOLDIER
TELLS OF LIFE
In HUN PRISON
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

turnips with hot water poured over
it. and was quite unit for human
food. day in and day out.
We worked after dinner until
4 O'Clock, when we got a quar-
ter of an hours rest and more cos-
fee substitute, the same kind of
stun that we had in the morning,
nothing but this coffee. We resum-
ed work and continued until I
o'clock. when we were marched bach
to our camp. arriving there about
g o'clock. We then received
what we used to call our portion of
Sandstorm'-a ground-up mixture
of rubbish. We had not thus much
time to look at blankets or straw
or even clean ourselves. Worn out
with fatigue and only half fed we
tried to get as much sleep as the
hoppies' would let US have.
The treatment was such that
only those with robust constitutions
could stand it. I weighed thirteen
stones when l was captured. On my
escape 1 was only nine stones. That
was what prison camps in Germany
did for me.
Asked about punishments he said /:
Kicked.
"Punishments, rather! We were
punished for the smallest offense or
provocation. Striking with the butt
end of a rifle and kickins-yes,
kicking hard and strong-were our
captors' favorite. form of punish
ment.
"One of their methods of amuse-
ment and profit is 'fiogging out Of
us bits of jewelry-watches, rings,
pins, etc. and they even logged us
of our boots"
What do you mean by tiogging? L?
Il suppose you would call 1t un-
fair exchange or something of the
kind. Let me explain. Supposing
you have been put on bread and wa
ter for some days. You come out of
your cell starving-you would do
anything for a bite of something
to eat. Then is the time that the
Germans tempt you. They offer
you three or four biscuits in ex-
change for your watch, your ring,
or whatever trife you may possess.
This is what we call thogging' the
thing out of you"
Collecting Funds.
Before bidding good-by. Private
Robson thanked the honorable sec
retary of the Khaki Prisoners Of
War Fund and all the subscribers
to that fund for their most welcome
contributions of food and comforts.
Believe me-" he said impressive
iy. I'VE prisoners would not be alive
to tell the tale but for the parcels
from home. We are absolutely de-
pendent on those parcels to keep
body and soul together" r"-Reprint-
ed from an appeal for funds issued
by the Khaki Prisoners of War
Fund. Subscriptions may be sent
to the honorable secretary of the
fund. II Southampton Row. London,
W. c. /.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02
Great FaIIs Park.

This week OF patriotic ce1ebra-
tion at beautiful and historic Great
Falls Park began last evening with
a series of interesting concerts by
the Ladies Liberty Orchestra and a
program of dramatic and comedy
moving pictures.
A large crowd enjoyed the dances.
which are free, in the pavilion over
looking the falls. A powerful null
ti-colored search light Eliminates
the falls at night adding much to
the attractiveness of the scene.
Many picnics are scheduled for the
week.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02
Chesapeake Beach.

Howard's trained bears pleased
large crowds at Chesapeake Beach
yesterday with a varied assortment of
clever tricks when they opened a two
weeks engagement. Five large bears
ere being exhibited. Free perform
ances will be given daily at and 8
o'clock.
The grabbing and trout seasons op-
ened yesterday. The 3,0O0foot pier jut-
ting into the bay affords rare facilities
for those who like Grabbing and fish
ing. The warmer weather is making
the saltwater surf bathing more pop
ular. and the mile-long boardwalk.
with its open dancing pavilion and
its numerous amusements, including
the $4,000 Derby coaster, the carousaI
and the Bug House." offers count
less diversions.
The excursion season now Is well
under way. and the day crowds rap
idly are growing in size. The shady
groves and the picturesque little pa
yillions along the shore offer attrac-
tive settings for picnic parties. An
enormous crowd Is expected on July
I. when special trains will be run to
the resort. The after-office trips on
the train that leaves District Lime
daily at $50 o'clock are being made
by thousands Of war workers.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02
CasIno-l,The victory Girls.

The Casino seems to have taken q
new lease on life. Mr.. Abbott, the
manager, will have to use that
famous saying Of Julius ceaser. 'veni
vidi vici'' q came saw I conquered).
"The Victory Girls" with q weekly
run and matinee daily. did them
selves proud last night and won their
spurs of victory with good songs,
dancing and q quartette OF comedians
kept the house in an uproar from
the beginning to the last drop Of the
curtain.
the first and last part OF the show
seemed to have made a hit. Jack
Callahan and Harry Harvey. In the
first part, gave q good account OF
themselves playing the part Of the
two jolly counts"
Miss Mabel Lee Monier, soubrette.
made good with song and dance
while the chorus brought down the
house"
Emma Kohler. prima donna. made
1t known that she was among the top
notchers when she sang Blue Bird. I"
The grand minstrels' act made a
great hit. and the edance Of the
underworld. with Ethel Shepard and
Jack Callahan and his acrobatic
stunts. was mirth provoking num-
Der. In the second part Jim Pearl
and Scottie Frideil, the laugh
peddlers," assisted by the entire COM
pany. made as much a go with the
house as the first.
No doubt Of the success SO far as
standing room last night was the
best that could be gotten.
Mr.. Abbott will do everything in
his power to make the Casino a 20
by playing the best shows obtainable
with a change each week.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02

rbert Hayden. of this CT! is re-
ceiVlng congratulations on his promo
tion from major TO lieutenant colonel
last week. Col. Hayden is stationed
at Camp Meade.
Lieut.. Col Charles Mortimer. of
this city. in command of the 3llth
Field Artillery at Camp Meade, has
been promoted to colonel within the
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02

s4eI F,rref ,rrifsd IN Wash,
- 4 fs4 1tss ago. affer 81 alb
2 ors@<4al sncntks n France.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02
HOROSCOPE.

The stars incline. but do not compel.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02
Last Night at Theaters

the Howard by an ali-star cast of
the Quality Amusement Company
and a capacity audience gave fire.
quent evidence OF its hearty appre-
citation. There viii be matinees to-
day. a special Fourth of July mat
inee on Thursday and also on Sat
urday.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02
HUNS LEADERS
LAUNCH PEACE
DRIVESCHEME
Allied Diplomats Have Eyii-
dence Germany Desires
Wars End.

Germany's political leaders have
launched q gigantic campaign TO
bring about peace by the close OF
this year, according to indisputable
evidence received BY allied diplomatic
officials here.
The military obstacles raised
against her on the Western 'front.'
coupled with the realization that
Austria Hungary 10 growing weaker
day by day, have forced the Kaiser
to accept and order the PRONUNCIATION
Of widespread propaganda calculated
TO effect an early armistice.
According to facts revealed yester-
day the Prussian political chiefs are
agreed that world domination by Ger
many can be secured II the allies will
accept the restoration OF all con-
quered territory In Western Europe
and the retention Of all German colo
nies taken by the allies. in return for
unanimous allied agreement that Ger
many shall be undisturbed in her al
legged effort to establish a stable gov
ernment In Russia and Siberia
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02

The engagement has been announced
Of Mrs. Mary Jewell Gourley Tucker.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. James +.
Gouriey. Of Virginia. to Capt. Raleigh
Collision Thomas. Engineer Corps, u.
5. r.. son OF the late Mr. and Mrs.
Raleigh c. Thomas. of Baltimore.
Capt. Thomas, who Is now stationed
at Fort Myer, Va, was at one time
city surveyor Of Baltimore. Prior to
entering the service he was chief en-
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02

Heward--sThe BIindness of yirtae.'
An excellent preseptatlon of the
dramatic sensation. The Blindness
of fyiItua2 IE2g .xiYnn. lat auAnine. n
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02

The Belgian Minister, Baron de Car
tier de Marchienne. is making short
stay in New York. q.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-02

Nathaniel ,. ,McGuire r.
|inGto1 ycTis'Gyy for n seris -,
IN New York. Rc"tOn and r:u-
General Mcclure is on duty
ID.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
TALK OF THE TOWN

Barre friends of Alex kesson, former
| ly of the Union Clothing store, who left
for Ohio some weeks ago, will be inter
ested to learn that he is employed in q
large clothing store in Piqua.
Henry Bond, a well known Baptist
layman, who was in the city to attend
the associational conference In Webster.
vile, has gone to Burlington for brief
visit before returning to his home in
Brattleboro
City Attorney William Wishsrt and
Frank G. Rowland, county director of
the war stamp campaign, were in Barre
Town last evening, where they made
four minute speeches in MeLellan's and
Gilberts theatres. They were greeted by
large audiences in each amusement house
and their remarks in behalf of the war
stamp campaign were well received.
Mrs. Carl G. Perkins, who has been
spending the past two weeks with friends
in Barre, her former home, was the guest
of honor Thursday afternoon at meet
ing of the American Cheer Whist club at
the home of Mrs Al. Curtis, Seminary
street. and yesterday the same club held
basket picnic at Dewey park in Mrs.
Perkins honor. She left this morning
for her home in Springfield, Mass. where
Mr.. Perkins is engaged in the electrical
business.
The Pleasantville IN. j. Press of June
/ has the following item concerning the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Bassett, for
merly of Barre: Milo Bassett, jr., son
OF Mr. and Mrs. Milo Bassett, who reside
on New road, has proven his patriotism
by enlisting in the quartermaster de-
partment. This young man. though but
10 wears of age, has resigned from lu-
cruative position with Baldwins Locomo-
has enlisted his services with Uncle Sam.
time of his departure has been postponed
until Saturday, June s
By his election to the Yale chapter of
he Phi Beta Kappa, Ralph Hebard Rog |
srs, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank G. Rogers |
If Richardson street, has received an
honor which comes to few college stu
tents. He is a graduate of Spaulding |
high school in the class of 1915 and as i
election to Phi Beta Kappa comes only |
o those who attain unusual proficiency
n scholarship, modicum of credit goes
o the school where he prepared for Yale.
announcement of the elections was made
n the current issue of the Yale News
IF the 2s students in the classes of 1918
nd 1919 upon whom are conferred the
Ionor, l6 are juniors. The averages of
he l6 ranged from 324 to 35l. Another
'ermont boy, Harry Rudolph Rubin of
a member of the class of 1919,
Eas elected 10 Phi Beta Kappa. He is a
rsduate of Rutland high school
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
TALK OF THE TOWN

New showing OF bathing suits at Alb
/ bolts.
! MIR. and Mrs Paul Scampini of North
Main street left to-day for New Haven
Conn, where the former is to be EN-
ployed.
Migration to the shipyards and mum
ton plants of other New England states
still continues. Several men who have
been employed in the Barre granite in
dustry left yesterday for Quincy, Mass.
and tonight they will be joined by Rob
ert Adam and William Kerr, who de-
parted for Massachusetts, early this
morning The men are to be employed
by the Fore River Shipbuilding Corp.
Three weeks have elapsed since the
county prosecutor was authorized to offer
a reward of $500 for information that
would lead to the detection of the person
or persons responsible for the murder
OF John Hobart, an aged recluse. who
was found dead at his home in Middle
sex late in April, Apparently nothing
has come of the distribution of circulars
announcing the reward. and the investi-
gators are still baffied. just prior to
the issuance of the circulars. the Burns
operative who had been staying in Barre
while conducting an investigation at
Middlesex, reported to States Attorney
Earle r. Davis that his usefulness in the
case had ended Il is evident that the
authorities did not pin great deal of
faith on the circulars. which were dis
tributed throughout the country, yet
they have not entirely abandoned hope
that the reward may hasten the day
when much that is now abstruse will be-
come more penetrable.
Office employees of the Central Yer
mont and the Montpelier & Wells River
had their work mapped out for
them today with the receipt of the new
tariff schedules, which become operative
under recent government order, Mon
day. June TO- At the same time mileage
brokers were calling in their books while
to redeem them at the Offices
Of the railroad companies. The new pas.
senger tariffs will affect. among other
classes, people who commute by rail to
he capital, as the new rate of three cents
per mile. will call for an lS-cent ticket |
between Barre and Montpelier for one
way fare, With the new order in effect, |
he fare between Montpelier and Mont
,elier Junction will be 10 cents, or 20 |
ents for a round ticket Excess baggage
alls for an increase of 10 2.3 per cent
md freight rates are to increase. 1t is
Understood that persons now owning |
nileages may use them after June 10 Il
" paying three -fourths Of cent extra
or each mile Passengers in transit
ehen the change takes effect will be al
owed to proceed to their destination
Without additional charge.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
MEAT DEPARTMENT

Fresh Mackerel, Salmon, Halibut and L
fresh in Saturday morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
TALK OF THE TOWN

Special values in suits at Abbott's.
Good auto for hire. Prices reasonable.
Call l60. Cutters livery.
The Holy Name society is asked to
meet at st. Monics's church tonight at
80 for practice, and badges will be Civ
en- out just before benediction.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
Goods That Haven't Advanced

but very little in price since the began.
There things that if bought be had at
but very little advance from old prices The following
of that kind
White Voies bought early at very the old
prices This at much less than will them again
for long time These the best sellers in stock of
White Goods They right for and used the year
around
Figured Voes in designs all the very latest These
make dresses that very pretty They and
wash well and the only kind that but little than
three years ago. Next they will have to be double
this price
Colored Voles at Csc 29c and 39c These the best
wash goods values the market to-day Buy for next
summer Remember what say These Voiles will be
nearly double next
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
Who Will Claim Them?

Letters remaining uncalled for at the
Barre postoffice for the week ending June
9 were:
Men--John Bishop, Eugene Croto, E, J.
Forbes, r. Franzi, j. Matherson, D.
Weinberg, Bert Wood.
Women--Mrs. James H. Kelley, Mrs
Hiliia Pullini, Mrs. R. Roberts, Miss Jo-
sephine Waters
Maun Candy Kitchen, Messrs. Hunt
and Kent.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
SUFFRAGE VOTE THIS SESSION.
Senate Leaders Again Promise 1t Will Be
Taken.

Washington, d. c., June IA vote
during the present session of Congress
on the woman suffrage constitutional
amendment was promised again yester-
day by Senate leaders. Republican Lead
err Gallinger urged early disposition of
the resolution and Senator Shafroth OF
Colorado, for the Senate majority, said it
would be brought to a vote before Con-
gress adjourned, but that friends of suf-
frage were delaying action because they
lacked two or three votes necessary to
insure its adoption. by postponement
we believe its passage can be assured,
he added.
See summer voiles at Abbotts.
See A. Y. Beckley's adv. on page 5.-ad
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-06-07
Ladies' Tailored
Suits

For those who would want
a Suit for the summer and
early fall wear, we have some
values that will surely please.
These odd Suits are in the
seasons best style and the
cloths are all wool and real
tailored values.
When you consider what it
means to buy a Suit of this
value at the prices we are ask
ing for this rack of Suits, you
cannot help but look for your
size here.
You can afford to buy
these Suits and use them for
the summer, and then have
them dyed dark for the fall
and winter wear.
These Suits are selling at
one-half the regular price.
You will pay three times this
amount for the same Suit
later.
If your size is here, you will |
be more than pleased with the |
values.