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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-24

honec of the Improved order of Red
Men. viii speak at patriotic meet.
ing I'm knights bt Pythlas hall. Satur.
day evening The meeting L. public.
County tax equalization board ad.
/ lourncd Friday. after holding inter.
I nittent sessions for the past three
weeks
Mrs. =, Shipway. Of Wellington.
I shropshire England has written
Justice Rcah Whitehead concerning
the whereabouts OF her sister. Edith
Maud Shipway. 90 The womans
aged mother is greatly worried. Any
one having Information, cali Main
5000. Local 20.
Coai operators returned an over.
charge OF tT.92s IS 20 the Red Cross
and other consumers Friday The
Red Cross gets s. a2d a..
| Gen. Irving Hale, Of Denver, who
commanded the troops at the capture
81 Manila, IL In Seattle. visiting Capt
and Mrs. Edwin $. Gnl.
Thrive alien enemies from Alaska
were intcrned at Fort I.awt0n tempo.
rarily Friday. They are William
Swartzenborger carl Meier and Al.
bort Linke. of Juneau.
James Richie was robbed Of 500
/ Friday. when he left his vest hans.
Ing near a washstand while he per.
[ formed his additions
John Caric. worker nj the Puget
Sound Sheet Metal Works. lost three
I fingers Friday. as the result Of an
accident In which his hand was
caught IN the cogs Of a machine.
The condition 81 Councilman TO.
land Cottsrill. who has been at the
hiVerton sanltarium. H. announced
much improved hy physicians.
, AMSTERDAM. Aug. 2i--N dis.
patch received BY the Wexor Zcituns
OF Bremen. states that Gen. peto.
poff. comma ndcr In. chief OF the Red
Guard army. is a prisoner OF the nj.
lies
WASHINGTON. Aug. .i.-Offieiai
word from Switzerland states the
Austrian army officers are forced TO
arm themselves ON account OF the
numerous attacks made upon tho OF
ficcrs by their men.
CHEiIAtIs. Aug .t.-pr~para.
tons are under way for the convcn
ton OF the grand chapter. the grand
council and the grand command~ry
OF the M6sonE. 20 be held here the
week OF Sept. D.
and will leave some time in October
Charles Edwin Locke. instructor Of
law In the Polytechnic high school.
Los Angeles. IL visiting Seattle on an
inspection tour OF local shipyarda
and other lines of industry In con.
noction with the Commerce club OF
the school.
\ benefit dance for the Red Gross
viii be held Saturday night. Aug
~ at Fortuna park. under tho aus.
pieces OF the Mercer Island auxiliary.
Boats leave at s and . o'clock.
fiftsvn dollars taken from
Weary" Wilkcna. w. &. s. sales.
man. a week ago. was returned TO
him Friday. The money was return.
ed In an envelop- BY small hoy.
with note. stating that the takeF
had found out that the money was
for soldiers. and he didn't want TO
keep H.
Reuben j. Rogers, pioneer resident
% Kent. died At his home Thursday
morning Services will be held from
the Chittendcn chapel. Kent. at ? p.
m. sunday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-24
THE METROPOLITAN

There II promise OF something un.
usual in entertainment In "parior.
bedroom and Bath" the New York
farce hit. which 4. ~. Woods viii
present at tho Metropolitan theatre
on September for an engagement
OF one week
II comes direct from a years run
In Chicago and New York. where IL
proved the popular comedy Of the
season. Even with Woods instinct
for picking farcer. tho New York
press and public were agreed that
the manager had outdonc himself in
selecting 'f'arior. Bedroom and
Bath
Tho play tells Of tho "doingn OF a
married young man who decides 10
live up to his wife's opinion Of him
"a Don Juan. and gets more than
either he or ahe bargalncd for The
east includes Eda Ann Luke. Homer
Barton. Marguerite I,iEser. So~tts
Aimea. Frank = Moore. Ryder
Kcane. Eleanor Martin. Gertrude
Webster, Jack oHterman. Violet bar.
aey. George Williams. John Fern.
lock and others
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-24

Pitt for the opening OF the isisisis
season.
Practically the entire cast OF last
season viii be at the Wilkes this
year. except with one or two
changes. Grace HUFF and Ivan Mil
Ter viii return In the leads. while
cornelia Glass. a well known Seattle
fayorlie. will join the company here.
coming from Salt Lake city.
'Romance." the attraction that
will open tho theatre with matinee
September l. Is the same offering IN
which Miss HUFF scored such de
cld~d success when she Joined the
company last September.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-24
GIRL nOOrRI.ACkS DUE

CHICAGO. Aug. 24.--Girl boot.
blacks for Chicago were In prospec,
today. according to officers OF the
Rootolacks' union. Work or fight
IS the cause.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-24

Next week will be- very busy one
at tho wilkes theatre. where the
entire company OF the popular
wilkes Players will put aside their
vacation toys and get down 10 work
under the directornhip Of Addison
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-24
PALACE HIP

Leading the new bin at the Palace
Hip Sunday will be THE Girl From
Starland,' "A scenic sketch with two
dainty dancers and singers. An illu-
minated star. with a singing comedi
enne. will be swung over the heads
of tho audience,
Redman and Wells will dance &C.
centrically and tell funny stories.
The Doughnut Hunters" are Ray
and Faulkner, character comedians
Rural comedy and music comprise
the act of Carroll. Heating and Faye
Lowe and DE Marie. with wire
act. and Bessie Welsh. with songs
and comedy. complete the show.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-24

Walter W. Davis. supervisor Of
physical training In the Seattle pub
lie schools has accepted n call for
overscas duty with the Y. ST. c. A..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-24
MONTE CARRIERS OAK

The new musical comedy at Monte
Carriers Oak. sunday afternoon. Is
entitled "Izzy In Jail" Carter. in an.
other Izzy role. gets into a world of
trouble in blind pigs. and finally
lands behind the bars for 30 days
How he accounts to his wife for
the 80 days absence. and how she
finds him In Jail while visiting there
with the ladies' flower mission. com.
plete the story. which In told with
plenty of catchy music and sprightly
dances by the IL dancing chicks.
The play Is in two big scenes. for
which brand-new sets have been
built.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-24
THE MOORE

Sunday afternoon tho Moore be.
gins the season of Orpheum circuit
vaudeville. A seycnact bill from
New York ~ the opening attraction.
A sketch. Where Things Happen. -
is the headline. This sketch in called
"A Last Drama" In that IL il ser.
ica OF flashes. something novel in
the way OF stag. entertainment A
big company inisrprcts the story
which tells Of over There"
Another attraction IL tho Bison
city Four.
narto and Clark viii offer their
comedy surprise. Columbia and Vic.
tor
Ccrro will play his accordion.
a Fool. n F'lirt and Her Father"
is comedy singing skit provided
BY Coniin and Glass
The Amoros Sisters. known as
Those French Girls" have an act
Of dalnuncsa and pantomime.
Gauticr'H Animated ToyHhop" Is
one OF those neat circus" numbers
Trained ponies and dogs vic with
clowns for attention.
Tho Travel Weekly and concert
orchestra viii be added attractions
on each program.
Tho maiinccS are announced for
2.30 and the evening performances
viii begin at SIS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-24
Pt>TAGES

Tho Spanish dancers from The
Land OF JOY company contain.
ing % singing and dancing stars
from Spain. and described as the
most pretentious act In vaudeville.
viii be the attraction at Pantages
next week opening with the matinee
performance Monday
The act carries an abundance Of
special scenic and lighting effects
IL recently closed n long run at the
Palace theatre, New York. other
numbers in the new show include
Permane and Shelley. In The New
Idea. Rekona. the Gentleman
Equllibrist". the Victoria Trio. har.
mony singers. and Pretty Soft" "a
playlct by Hilliard Booth.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-12
UNREASONABLE SOFTNEss
(By E. E. Hartman OF Inc
Vigilantes.)

v@s
CBy E. E. Hartman OF The
Vigilantes.)
when one Of our boys in france
s;hh+s Roche head above a parapee
y i his duty to plug that head Will
bullet. -
When he catches any man trying
- destroy any part of the equipment
Of our army it is his duty TO shoo'
straight.
Now why should we merely slap
tho frebug. the poisoner, the dyna-
inter and the propaganda on the
wrist, Why should we take a man
who has been doing everything in his
mower TO destroy our soldiers through
tho destruction Of their means OF sub
sistence, and inferno him for the du-
ration of the war? Why should we
disregard the old law that says the
sry must die, and merely imprison?
Is the man any less murderer
who tells another where to strike
than the one who strikes?
Is the man who causes death by IN
direct, premeditated means any less
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-12
CLASSIFIED ADYERTzSlNG
FOR SALE

10 acres two miles from Lakeland
fine location. Five acres in truck,
half acre in bearing grove. Balance
heavy woodland. Wood will almost
make first payment. Good three
room ceiled house. For immediate
sale $1,000, half cash. G. j. VIII
liams, Telegram office. Phone 337
Black.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-12

,,noh,a than the one who shoots or
stabs with bayonet? :, !.
why do we not put an emo 10 'ne
Swing by killing the spy?
they are dangerous even while N
c.rcerated and the unreasonable SOIL
ness Of our authorities may mean
and likely has already meant, the
loss Of some American lives.
Spying would become distinctly IN
popular with many who now pursue
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-12

OAK stove and fireplace wood for
sale. Part of each load thoroughly
dry. Cash with order or on deliv-
cry. Place orders day ahead Of
time wood is needed. D. H. SLOAN.
7195
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-12

it, were it known that COM
meant death. Now it is no NM,
ar escapade, an incident Of AN,
GUS nature. to be enjoyed, AMI
as a delicious bit in the meno,
Make spying as dangerous j,
tact with a high tension elec,.
rent and see how fast the r.,
the spies will be depleted.
Let us not be merciful to N
the expense of American live,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-12

Free dirt for the cost of hauling.
Good top SOIL must be removed at
once.
1894 L. w. YARNALL.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-12

We have for sale some Of the most
desirable truck and farm lands in
Florida. This property is in n mile
city limits and can be had at the
right price and terms. Let us show
YOU some fine 10 and 2O-acre tracts
For particulars see G. G. Rogan'
Rooms l and 2, Deem and Bryant
Building, Phone IA.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-02-12
Old False Teeth Wanted
Don't Matter If Broken

pay 50 to SIS per set Also cash
for old gold. silver, and broken jew.
elry. Send by parcel post and receive
check by return mail. Will hold
goods 10 days for sender's approval
OF my offer. L. Mazer, 20O7 So. 5th
St, Phila, Pa.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-03

sister. Mrs. Garrow, In Newport News,
and who was reported last week as be-
ing very Ill with pneumonia. is some
what better.
Mrs. holland Buck. OF Charles City
County. is visiting her sister. Mrs. W.
Is. McCanna.
j. Il. McCanna. of Paoli, Pa, has re-
Gently visited his brother. II. Il. Nc
Gamma. who IS Ill in his home here.
Miss Irene Laverty. of Philadelphia.
mas been recent guest in the Nc
Gamma home.
Mrs. Taft, OF the Hotel Royal, is bet
ter after spell OF grip.
Mrs. c. G. Guthrie. vice chairman OF
the Red Cross Chapter OF King and
queen. visited her brother. J. w. Court
hey. and family on Monday. She tells
OF the good work Of her chapter in
spite OF bad roads and weather. and
hopes for wonderful work now that
conditions arc better
Hon. III. ]. Lewis, Commemorative
attorney. has sem out the following:
Il propose that on the first day OF
the next term OF the Circuit court, to-
wit, April 2, that there shall be hung
up in the cour thouSc service flag.
with star thereon for each soldier
who has entered the service in the
present war from our county.
That. in addition. there shall be
placed at the door Of the courthouse
j" SiasS frame the name oil each OF
said men. with their age and home adj
dress. There should be at the time this
nag Is raised appropriate exercises
and TO this end hereby request the
ladies OF the Red Cross, the National
League of War Savings Societies and
others TO be properly represented. The
court will grant us the use of the
courthouse for the afternoon The boys
who have been called from their homes
and arc rSking their lives that we
may live in our homes in peace and
comfort deserve this honor"
Mrs. III. ". Boughan. who went TO
Richmond last week TO have her throat
treated has returned TO her home much
improved.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-03

teal demonstrations In home nursing
at Pleasant Shade and E;mporia. She
spoke to the school children at Brink
and Emporia on Health and First
Aid"
MISS Gertrude Button, tho county
agent. has reorganizcd her canning
clubs. preparatory to the spring work
ana garden clubs will be added in
many schools. Miss Button will also
organize the women OF the county for
the purpose of conducting n food sur
vey TO find out how much food is on
mana and how much will be needed in
tlse future
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Harding and their
son. William. have returned from a
visi. TO Baltimore
Mrs II. c. Briggs. Miss Laura Briggs,
Mrs. r. Z. McNair and son, Robert Nc
Nair. wcrc weekend guests in Rich
mond.
Miss Martha Hobbs has returned
from visit to Florence. s. c.
Mrs. w. II. Cato and children spent
he week end with Hon. w. Il. Cato,
in Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-03

last week with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. +. Mock.
Mrs. Carrie Oliver has returned from
a visit Of several weeks 10 her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Maurice Willctt. at Fortress
Monroe.
Bernard Troyford has enlisted in the
National Army. and is now at Camp
Lee.
Mrs. B. X. Llllis,on has. returned
from Orange and has as her guests
her father. w. w. Sanford. and sister.
MISS Leila Sanford. of Orange.
Bishop a. G. Thompson. tho now
Bishop Of the Diocese of Southern Vir-
ginia. preached at ST. James Church on
Sunday night last. and confirmed a
class.
on March 4. 1918. the Jefferson Davis
Chapter. United Daughters os the Con-
fcdcracy Will hold it's regular meeting.
at which meeting the historian, Mrs.
John w. Colonna. will preside over a
program arranged by her for the oc-
casion. followed by a social hour. Tho
state president, Mrs. William Cabcll
Flournoy. has accepted an invitation
to be present. and a most enjoyable
afternoon is anticipated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-03
EMPORlA

Especial 10 The Times Dispa tchl
EMPORIA. VA, March - The
Grecncsvil!c County United Daughters
OF the Confcdcracy has taken on new
life since it's activities arc directed
towards war relief The chapter az "A
unit. Is auxiliary TO the Empori;,
branch Of the Woman's Service League.
| y valuable box of hospital supplies has
Just been sent to the base hospital at
Camp Lee. and while tho relief fund
for needy Confederate women holds
arst place always. yet the members are
busy making warm clothing for the
destitute Belgian children. AT the reg
uldr monthly meeting Monday after
noon, presided over by the president,
Hiss Mary Turner. a large percentage
OF the membership was present. Fol-
lowing the routine of business. the his
;orian. Mrs. w. Il. GOODWIN. presented
the prescribed historical program and
those taking part were Mrs. GOODWIN
Mrs. W. 7. Tillar and Mrs. W. ID. Dew
Combining social pleasure with some
literar" features the meetings Of the
Book Club are always interesting and
enjoyable, and tho program arranged
by the hostess. Mrs. W. 4. Tillar, on
Tuesday evening was unique in it's
Test Of intcl!iEencc.' Bits Of knowl-
edge were given responses at roll
call and following readings by Mrs T.
L. GOODWIN and Mrs. w. W. Robertson
100 test questions recently published In
the Literary Digct were submitted. The
prizes were drawn by Mrs j. b. Bailey.
Mrs. A. -. GOODWIN and Miss Mabel
Cato. salad course was served
Those present were Misses Atkinson
Briggs Crouch. Gary. Shore and Walk
Up. OF the county school faculty; Mary
Turner, Martha Hobbs, Mabel Cato
Mrs. II. l.. Taylor. Mrs. y. y. GOODWIN
Mrs. J. J.. Suitor. Mrs. J. II. Light, Mrs
j. j. Seahorn, Mrs. w. q. Goodwin
Nrs. II. NJ. Trcdway, Mrs. j. y. Bailey
Mrs. ". y. Penn. Mrs. T.. l.. Goodwin
Mrs. Il. J. Green. Mrs. ". N. Land and
Mrs ". ". Robertson
Mrs. Lucy Wilson Luke, of Richmond
presented her Emporia piano pupils in
a musicale on Friday evening in the
home OF Mrs. w. ". Robertson. These
musiCalcS may be called lecture rccitals
and are monthly occasions of much
interest and benefit to the pupils.
Those playing Friday evening were
Hiss Mabel Satterwhi,c. Miss Hattie
MadduN Cato, Miss Dorothy Fox. Miss
Virginia Baker. Miss Trxie johnson.
Miss Lucy Clare Robertson and Miss
Julia Tillar
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jones scaborn
have returned from their honeymoon
trip and arc at homo in North En-
pora. Mrs. Seaborn was formerly Miss
Rose Friend, OF Petersburg. She has
been frequent visitor in Emporia
where she has host Of friends.
Rev. H. s. Osburn. Of Elizabeth CITY,
y c. a former rector Of the Episcopal
Church here. will hold a mission in
Chris, Church, beginning Monday even
ing and lasting through the week
Miss Ethel Smith superintendent or
visiting nurses in Norfolk, made a re-
cent visit 20 this county. giving prac-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-03
FREDERICKSBURG NORMAL

Especial to The Times Dispatch.]
FREDERICKSBURG STATE NOR
NAL SCHOOL. March 2.--rhe COM
mcnccment committee has begun active
work on the plans for commencement.
May 30-June 8. Tho faculty members
OF this committee are Misses People.
Houchin, Keller. Cannon, Willis.
Campbell. Lewis and Mr.. Cook.
The baccalaureate sermon for the
normal school will be preached on the
night of June 2, by DIR. Peter Ainslic.
pastor Of the Christian Church, Balti-
more.
Tho literary address will be delivered
on the night OF June 3 by Hon. Harris
Hart. the new State Superintendent OF
Public Instruction.
special course in canning. picklinE
AMI drying will he given at the Normal
School from June 3 to June Z. This
course will be given under the auspices
OF Miss Ella G.. Agnew. who has charge
Of the girls club work in Virginia. a
number of students have enrolled for
this short course.
President and Mrs. z. II. Russell were
in Washington for few days during
tnc past week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-03

Houston. Va. lie is expected to leave
within a few weeks. ~
w. l.. Boatwr'Eht has returned to his
home near Mount Zion, after having
spent some days in Richmond consult.
Ing specialist. ~
Miss Ella boswell has returned to
Florence. ). G.. to take up her work
there In the city high school.
Roads in this section have improved
wonderfully after dry spell lasting
nearly month. Automobiles are again
becoming frequent upon the highways,
especially on the new State ROAD ex-
tcnoinS to New Canton. Mount Zion and
Gold IIll. !.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-03

Red Cross chapter hero on Tuesday
Business of Importance was transacted
The chapter is busily engaged in rails
ing funds for war relief
Colonel a. j. Terrell was n visitor
to Richmond on Monday.
Captain John T.. Pitts. Jr.. and Mrs
Pitts. formerly Miss Laura Conneliec,
passed through on their way TO Scots
Vile 10 Petersburg. where they will
make their home during Captain Pitts's
stay Mt Camp Lee. engaged in train
ing work. Captain Lindsay Pitts and
bride Will also live in Petersburg.
Rev. Robert Werner Bagwe!l. of tho
Arvonia- Mount Zion Baptist Circuit. is
preparing TO leave for his new field in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-03
ACCOMAC
Especial 10 The Tines.Disna,

Especial TO The Times-DspatchJ
ACCOMAC, VA. March 2.-Mrs. T. J.
LaFayc, of Atlanta. Ga, is the guest
Of Mrs. A. j. Lilliston
Mrs. William II. Lang and Mrs
Thorngood Nelson spent Tuesday OF
last week in Norfolk.
Cadet L. Floyd Mock, Jr, Of the avia :
ton school at Princeton. NJ J.. spent
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-03
ARVONIA.
TSDcrialto The

Especial to The Times Dspatch.l
AItNONlA. VA, March 2.-Mr. and
Mrs. Reuben .. Nicholas. OF Dillwyn,
visited the home OF Philip y. Nicholas
last Sunday. motoring also to Brcmo to
bring their young son, Henry, who took
the train for Charlottesville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard y. Harris have
returned to their home in Richmond.
after visiting Mr.. and Mrs. \. H. Pitts.
Mrs. Julia FuQua is still visiting her
daughter. Mrs Chandler in Richmond
There was meeting of the local
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-03

Ogden ]. Ross. Paul II. Hoist. Ralph
Mackenzie. L. V. O'Dwycr and j. j.
I.only. OF Camp Wadsworth. Spartan
burg.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-04
FEDERAL AID
 TO EDUCATION SENATE BILL 49S7)
Proposed Educational Measure Car. rfes an Appropriation of
 %10O,OOO,OOO.
SENATE BILL 49S7)

l.-lntroductiCn.-O October 10, 1918, Senator Hoke Smith of Geot- aia, introduced into the United States Senate the most comprehensive and important educational measure that has ever been put before congress. The bill provides for an annual ap- propriaton of s100.000.000, provided that sums in equal amount be ap- propriated by the several states, for the purpose of aiding the states to carry on more successfully certain types of education which most vitally concern our national welfare. The main provisions of the bill (S 49s7) which will appear ill daily install- ments in tine Graphic until complet- ca, arc as follows: