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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06
DOES BACKACHE WORRY
YOU?
Some Martinsburs People Have
Learned How To Get Relief.

Learned TOW 10 yet neHeI.
How many people suffer from ar
taching back? 2@u
How few know the cause?
If it hurts to stoop or lift
If you suffer sudden, darting pains
II YOU are weak, lame and tired,
Suspect your kidneys.
Watch for natures signal.
The frst sign may be- headache OF
ldizziness Is4@ sk
ascanty, painful or too FREQUENT
urination. w ~ 4
Nervousness Or constant, dead
tired feeling.
Avert the serious kidney diseases
Treat the weakened kidneys with
Doan's Kidney. Pills, Aae.s.s ..a.s..
A remedy especially for sick kid
Ineys. .A.s,as.s ~. .s-..ss=..sss.,s..s
Endorsed in Martinsburg by your
friends and neighbors.
H. S. W!hittpgton. drayunan, 21s
IN. High ST.. Martinsburg, says: "a
had weak and lame back and my
kidneys were irregular in action.
used a few Doan's Kidney Pills, which
| got at Shepherds Drug Store, and
found them to be just as good as adj
vertised. This medicine proved sui
|ficient to relieve me Of all kidney
trouble
Price GOO, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for "a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills--the same
that Mr.. Wilmington had Foster
M1burn Co, Mfgfs::, Buffa1o, N. Y.
I'M W.T.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06
HAVE you DONE ALL
YOU CAN TO ASSIST
And Help the Government Sur
vey For Nurses.

Have you? Done all in your power
to make the survey Of nurses now
being carried on by the government
through the Red Cross success?
Or have you said to yourself or
worse, to others This doesn't con
Germ me, am not nurse" Ne, .au
may not be nurse but your not be-
ing one does not relieve you of the
one whit of the responsibility of your
share in the survey. And you have
got a share which concerns you and
your community very vitality.
The government has asked that all
nurses, graduate, undergraduate,
practical, nurses in training and all
those women who have taken Rel
Cross courses shall be named in the
survey, SO that the crying need for
nurses may be met with all possible
speed. There are questionnaires 10
be filed out by each nurse, which
can be obtained from the local chap
ter Of the Red Cross.
You, Mrs. Housekeeper. are you
renting rooms to nurses during their
rest days? Do your bit by getting in
supply of questionnaires and ask
ing the nurses in your house to fill
them out
And you, Mrs Boarding House. how
many nurses drop in for dinner?
During the survey get the habit of
asking each nurse if she has respond
ed, and if not, put QUESTIONABLE
under her plate and see that she
leaves it with you-signed.
How about yen, Mr.. Druggist?
Many narses. come daily into your
shop. Ask them to support the Red
Cross in this movement and have
the QUESTIONABLE ready for them.
You, too. Mr.. and Mrs. Everybody,
how many nurses do you number
among your friends and acquaintan-
ces! Make point OF seeing them
all as your part in the world war,
and as your duty as patriots.
Have you a nurse in your home
simply looking after the general
health Of the family? Let her answer
the call of her country; for that call
is coming loud and clear not only
for nurses to go abroad but for nur-
SEES to hold in their safe-keeping the
general health of the civilian popula-
ton.
Go, everyone of you, :, your Red
Cross Chapter, get a supply of ques-
tionnaires and see how many re
sponses you can get today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06
MARKS WIFE'S SHOES
TO KEEP HER INDOORS

(By lntesnatiopai News service)
Kenosha. WIS Nov. $40 make
sure that his wife was not away from
home with some one else, Rasmus
Gedved, street Gag conductor, is said
to have compelled her sto ride miles
and miles on his car. That was not
50 had but when he locked her up
in the house and mraked the bottoms
Of her shoes so that he would be able
10 tell if she left the place, she OBJ
pected. Mrs. Gedved was given a
decree when She told her troubles in
the divorce court.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06
PRINCE MAX THINKS I.sys
GODS PEOPLE RULE

Amsterdam, Nov 6-Prince Max
milan, of Baden. German chancellor
discussing German reform in an in
feryiew is quoted by the vossische
Zeitung of Berlin as saying:
God be praised for real. peace
full revolution The old regime is
gone for good. I am firmly conyinc-
ed that a new German democracy
soon will be living at peace with our
present opponents, in order to be
able to complete the task Of remod
cling Germany"
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06
PREACHING SUNDAY
ON RIDGEWAY CIRCUIT

There will be preaching at the fol
lowing places on Ridgeway charge, M.
e. Church, South, Sunday, Nov. TO-:
Payne's Chapel II a. M, Arden 3 p.
IN, and Gerrardstown p. m. The
ban being lifted from the influenza
epidemic in Berkeley county, the Sun
day Schools will also resume their
sessions at the usual time w. r.
Hardesty, pastor
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06
JUST LIKE WASHINGTON
-a3G HE TOLD THE TRUTH


Fulton, Mo, Nov. George Wash
ington had nothing on certain Full
ton youth for truthfulness. He asked
a Fulton attorney to assist him in
filing out his QUESTIONABLE and the
following conversation ensued:
What is your occupation
None
Have you an income without
work"
None"
Have you any reason why you
should be exempted from military
service"
None" f@-.ss
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06
S +
HoLDUPS LEAVE VICTIM
Y ONLY HIS sPEcTAcLEs
tsy international News service.) Z

fsy international News service.)
st. Louis, Mo-, Nov. Swearing
only pair of spectacles when. he
was. arrested early one morning here
Charles Martindale, 49,. of Benton
Harbor, Mich, told the police he
had been robbed of full outfit OF
clothing, suitcase, $40 and watch
He said he took three drinks with
two strangers and could remember
nothing after that .Martindale was
given lodging in the holdover here
and provided with new clothing.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06
AUTO IS CRUSHED, BuT y
oWNER ESCAPES INJURY

(6y international News service)s
Hartford, Conn, Nov. 6.LHis auto
mobile ground practically to bits be-
tween two trolley cars going in OPP
posite directions H. l.. Epstein was
hauled out of the debris of the de-
molished machine practically un-
scathed. Even his eyeglasses were
adjusted and unbroken.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06

DI0od, the disease being caused BY an
infection which breaks out through
the skin. That is why the most salts
factory Treatment for all so-called
skin diseases is S. S. s., for this rem
edy SO thoroughly cleanses the blood
that no impurities can remain. Get q
bottle to-day at any drugstore, and
you will see results from the right
treatment. Write for expert medical
advice. which You cap get without
cost, BY addressing Medical Director.
II .s;4t rAcX u 50.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06
The Itching and Sting
Of Blazing, Fierv Eczema

Seems Like the Skin Is on Fire.
There is a harrassing discomfort
caused by Eczema that almost be-
comes a torture. The itching is al
most unbearable, and the skin seems
on fire with the burning irritation.
a cure from local applications Of
salves and ointments is impossible,
because such treatment can only al
lay the pain temporarily. The disease
can only be reached by going deep
down to its source.
Tho source Of Cessna il IL th6
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06
TRUNK OF BOOZE

Andrew Diaz, proprietor of a
Moundsville pool room. was jailed
in Clarksburg, charged with violat-
ing prohibitions laws. when he ap-
piled for a trunk at railroad sta
ton. Officers said they had found
whiskey in it. The trunk was ship
ped from Moundsviile.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06
DRAFTEE DOES DRILLING
NEXT DOOR TO HOME

Winthrop, Mass. Nov. 6.--Joseph
p. Flannery was drafted His moth
er felt sod and because he expected
ito go far from home. When his as
signment came it was for a fort next
door. Now his mother can sit at her
|parlor window and watch her son
drill.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06
FIREMAN ADMITS SAYING
CHIEF Is PRo.cERmAN
tBy international News Service

tHy International News Serviee)
Oak Park. ILL.,, Nov. 5.-"If calling
a person who is one damned p,o,
German is disorderly conduct, then
Pm guilty." was the answer of Viii.
liam Wilson, a discharged fireman
here, who had so addressed his chief
Wilson was arraigned in a police
court, and, hearing his response. the
justice continued the case to find
out the sympathies of Herman J.
Schoff, fire chief.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06
NOTICE CITY HOSPITAL AUX.

The regular monthly meeting Of
the Ladies Auxiliary of the City
Hospital will be held at the Hospital
tomorrow evening att 7.30 (Thurs-
day, Nov. 7th) This being an unus-
ually important meeting a full at
tendance is urged. II
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06
GETS GERMAN HELMET

Mrs. Jean Daugherty, daughter of
Congressman Bowers, received from
aer husband, Lieutenant Daugherty,
now in France, a helmet taken from
q captive German.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06
HAS RHEUMATISM

Mr. Jacob Sites. Of Miller avenue,
has been afflicted with a painful at
tack of rheumatism.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06
If You Saw Wood Each Day
:. : You Won't Need .Cascaret,

Great medcine,-the Sawbuck M
! Two hours day saving wood viii keep any.
ones Bowels regular.
No need Of pills, Cathartics, Castor Oil nor
"Physic. !" if you'll only work the. Sawbuck
regularly.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-11-06

Large clean cotton rags wanted at
the Journal office.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20

safety. and viii reside here. IL per
mittcd, until the German national
assembly decides upon the future
form Of goYornmnnt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20
AUXILIARY MEETS

The Red Cross auxiliary OF Long
fellows school. viii meet for work
Thursday. from 10 a, m. 10 y. m.
at the school.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20
FREEDOM SEAS
TO Be BIC POINT
IN PEACE MEET

WARRINGTON. Nov. s0--"Frce.
dom % the seas" Tn peace and war.
promises To he the foremost paint Of
contention at tho pear~ table.
Determination Of details OF this
principle. Co he erfurr~d under the
great league OF nations. constitutes
President Wilson's main reason for
going To France to attend the p~acc
conferences. hia friends declare.
The prrxisi~nt's views ON the point
have been indicated In hts various
speeches, and tn state documents of
the war. 10 would appear from
those that the presidents position.
broadly. emhodies the following:
No discrimination betwc~m
Wsekra~ In tho uastsr az ship
ping facilities or rais~. and no
tr,sS~ bwy eses., eyesps ~ ~ n.y.
esssry ~ disciplinary measures
employed solely by the icagwe sf
nations.
s-Ess~s d~finissew Of what
constitutes cuutrnAaad xso1S
sssi rvsRsrstpa Of this list - the
ainirnUsa.
S-Ovf1nits det~susinatisn Of
tn vtghss 49, dsstrs sf nrtssysh
In event VI war. violation of
which recognized rights hy Ger.
many drew this coustry and
others Into the war.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20
Churches to Fall
Like Crowns, Says
Methodist Bishop

CHICAGO. Nov. 20.-~"CrownH are
falling like leaves. and now
churches Will fall like crowns, 4"
flishop Thomas Nichoison. OF the
Methodist church. told the United
Press today
Optimistic AN TO the future OF re-.
ligion. Bishop Nicholson claimed 10
see no hope for the established
church. self conferred and concerned
only with It's numbers.
Il know there AFRO churchm.n
who are pesnlmiAtic over the future
of the churches" Or Nicholson
said. They Hes In the coming
period relaxation from the ten.
sion Of war and consequent loss To
the church. ! ann not one OF that
number.
There In much 10 be done In the
old battle area and there II service "
be performed In countries To which
the Americans viii 80 after the
war. The church which has n
genuine social reconnruction pro
gram viii make preparations TO
care for needs. II will prosper In
numbers ana In money. The others
will be in prccarious shape"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20
A Simple Way to
Remove Dandruff

There is one sure way that has
never failed 10 remove dandruff Mt
once. and that IL TO dissolve II. then
you destroy II entirely. To do this.
Just get about four ounces OF plain.
common liquid arvon from any drug
store this II all you will need. apply
IT at night when retiring; use enough
to moisten the scalp and rub IL In
gently with the finger tips.
BY morning. most. IL not all. OF
your dandruff viii be gone. and three
or four more applications win com
pletely dissolve and entirely destroy
every single sign and trace of II. no
matter how much dandruff you may
have.
You will find all itching and dig.
cling of the scalp viii stop instantly.
and your hair win he fluffy. lustrous.
glossy. silky and soft. and look and
feel hundred times better.-Adver.
tisement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20
Germans Pleased
to Receive Aid
From HindenburR

WASHINGTON. Nov so--Ficid
Marshal Won HinaenburE has moved
general staff headquarters 10 Cas-
s~l. according Z. diplomatic advic-n
today. Decentralization Of the army
will he conducted from there.
The workmen'a and soldiers coun.
ell at Cass~l issued a manifesto urE.
Ing the people Go show iiindc nburg
every honor while he IL there.
Sever was IiindenburR closer 20
our hearts than now. while fulfiil.
Ina hts duty" tho ranifcr'o stated
Ills person h under our protection.
We know that both the civilian and
military population viii only show
that they honor hssn. and viii 70
frain from any manifestation IN bis
respect"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2o.--rhs
congressional pruning knife cane
back to It's own today after "a year
and "a half OF wnr time idicnrss. Tue
new naval appropriations btu. the
first money MEASURE tn come up
since the signing OF the armlsticc, Il
already feeling the congressional
temper for peace time economy.
Members u IA. hntne naval az
fairs committee are scrutinlzing DE.
partmsntal estimates In way
which clearly shows that congress Is
hearing from home" on the necsa-
ssfy for reduced expenditures.
secretary Daniels. scheduled TO
e-oms bsfWe the committee today !.
viii he asked to outline his naval
policy for the nest three years.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20
Catarrhal Deafness
May Be Overcome

III YOU have catarrhal d~sfners or
head nois~H or ar. growing hard 81
h caring. 20 60 your dFuEEirt ana
get ounce Of Tarmint double
strenEthi. aud add 60 u y rint ~
hot wmtrr and q ntti~ rrsnntstrs
sugar. Take l tablespoonful t"ut
times n day.
Thts will often bring quick relief
from the distressing ~ noises.
Gagged nostrtis should open.
breathtnx become easy and the mu-
Gus atop drappinE into the throat
and IL pleasant To take. Anyone
who has catarrhal deafness or head
noises should give this prescription
"a trial
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20
Hollanders Say
Wilhelm Remains
for Safety First

AMSTERDAM. Nov. 20.~-Dutch
officers say tho kniner is cheerful az
all times, ana avoids any reference
TO the events transpiring in Ger.
many.
lioilandern generally believe he
has signed no formal abdication. hut
merely came 90 Holland for personal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20
FIRE HITS $4,000
HONEST 900 DAMAGE

Fire starting in the kitchen insiict.
ed iow. Of 81 900 On the residence
Of G. ~ Black. 81, ". L~- vt. at 7
n. m. wednesday The residence and
contents are valued at SO. 1000.
Prompt action on the part % tho fire
department checked a spread Of the
flames within ten minutes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20
COUGHS and COLDS
QUICKLY RELIEVED
DIR. Kings New Discovery
used since Grant was Pres
ident. Get a bottle today.

It did II for your grandma for your
father. For nifty years this well
known cough and cold remedy has
kept an cvcr-growing army OF
friends. young and old.
For half a century druggists every
where have sold Il. Put a bottle in
your medicine cabinet. You may need
Il I'm hurry. Sold by druggists
everywhere.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20
Report
Tells of Advance

WASHINGTON. Nov so.~~'pn
the front OF the Third army. the
,iav passed without incident. our
troops occupying the general line OF
F,taillc.st. Leger.I.onxwy- Audun Lee
roman .iarl~y." according To th@
American report for Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20
Bowels Acting Properly?

They ought 20. for constipation
makes the body retain waste matters
and impurities that undermine the
health and play havoc with the entire
system. DIR. Kings New Life Pills
are reliable and mild in action. All
druggists.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20
GAS HEARING TUESDAY

v. u. Ridley. expert from the pub
lie service commission. will be In 70
attic Thursday 90 NO over the books
Of tho seattle Lighting Co. accord
ing to AHristnnt Corporation Counsel
Kennedy Wednesday. The gas rate
hearing is set for Tuesday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20
The Graduate Registered Dentists
in This Office Know Their
Business Thoroughly

When it becomes necessary for you
to haUe dental york done you Uant to
be sure that it is done by a competent
dentist.
We haUe at this office staff of
high-ciass dentists in every sense of
the .Dord. Each and every one of them
is a graduate registered dentist vho
has successfully passed the examine
tion Of the state dental board. Each
and eUery one of them has his certifi-
cate from the state deptaI board hang
ing right on the .Daii in front of his
dental chair, in plain sight of all. This
certificate is proof to you that the man
Dho holds it is a thorough and COM
petent dentist and knolDs hoW to do
your work, whatever the nature of it
may be, in Just the vay it ought to be
done to give the best results. We are
equipped and prepared to give you
the very best there is in dental service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20
BELGIAN TAG DAY

judge Thomas burke. state chair.
man Of the commission for Belgian
relief. announced that November 30
has bcen chosen by the local commit.
t-c ns belgian tag day" in Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-20
PENNY ARCADE
MEN OBJECT TO
WELFARE RULE

Shooting gallery proprietorr
threaten court warfare wednesday
should IN. welfare commission en-
force the order barring women
from working I'm the galleries and
penny arcades. Such AN enforce
ment would practically run them
out ~ business. they declare.
Just why the welfare commits
sion should direct this patriotic
against the penny ar
eadea we don't know" said one OF
th. managers of the Horseshoe ar
eads. 500 First ave. Wednesday.
%It was passed November 10 with.
out proprietoru of such places being
given a hearing. and unless defeat.
ed viii affect at least 500 people
now connected with arrade-"
Charles Ruud. one OF the man.
ayers ~ the joy Rifle Range fac
tory. AT zoos First ave-. believes the
order should be- fought against
I'VE have had girls Ia our employ
for four years. Their pay II good.
surroundings are clean and com.
Portable. and they are not subject
To insult any more than TN walt
resn or the girl working In the dc.
partment store. Most OF them nre
widows with children. They work
here because we ar. able 10 Civ.
them good pay on commission
haHlA''
Make Good Money
one Of the girls at the JOY fac.
tory stated that for four years she
had earned seldom less than tf5
week behind the shooting gallery
counter. we girls do not have b.
suffer insults" she said. "our pay
10 too good. Fifteen per cent ON
every dollar Ia ours. have work
ed at many different lines and the
worst insults ! recsiv~d were dur.
ing my employment IN a telephone
office. have also found tina,
Mattresses ars In a NOR. dsplorahle
position for far less pay. our pro-
prietors hire the right kind OF girls.
No other Kind would last here 10
minutes"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20
W. s. s.
THE OUNPOSTS.

The outposts of the great armies are comprised is particularly brave men who know they are in the most perilous portions of the line. On their vigilance depends the safety of those behind them; and if something happens. it will strike them first. They know it; yet they are glad to be where they are. It may perhaps be question for psychologists to eXplain-'but tho more danger there ish the more soldiers ask fe9 the job When an officer asks for volunteers for a particularly hazardous job, the whole regiment usually volunteers. The outposts are usually .hal2py; they gloat in the opportunity to "get' the outposts of the enemy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20
AFTER TAKING 2 BOTTLES PEP PILLS, LADY GAINS
 TWELVE POUNDS
Was Run Down and Couldn't Sleep
 at Night.

Miss A. P. OiShields, .,G3 West Sixth Street, Fort Worth, in an inter- view with our representative, had the following to say.
 ''l suffered with stomach trouble and general rundown, nervous sys- tenn. My appetite was poor and was unable to sleep at night. I was in misery all the time and could not perform my duties without getting easily fatigued.
 "For a long time, l endured this misery anG when 1 couldn't stand it longer, I began q search for a tonic that would correct my stpmach ills and furnish me With a plentiful blood supply.
 Pep Systemic Pills were recom- mended to ne and efter taking only two bottles, l gained twelve pounds and my stomach trouble disappeared my nerves became calm and I enjoy ed sound sleep at night, which made me refreshed.
 'l cannot say too much in praise of this wondelwful tonic and heartily recommend it to anyone who may be in my former condition
 OSigned) MISS A. P. NOASHIELDS."
 Pep Systemic Pills are for sale at Berbig' 's--Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20
.AGGIE CLUBS LEARN
 VALUE OF PEANUTS

The Dollarway Agricultural club met yesterday afternoon in a most in teresting and instructive session. Mrs. Lucy Critz demonstrated the making of peanut butter, after which she made talk on the raising of agricultural products, which should be very beneficial to each one.
 The following visitors were pres ent: Prof A. w. Lowe, county super intendent; Mrs. Lucy E. Critz, county demonstrator; and Misses Oral Nich- ols and Catherine Caldwell of the High school domestic class.
 Mrs. Critz conducted another pea afternoon at the Union school, on the nut butter demonstration Thursday Warren road, to the many boys and girls of the Agricultural club of that vicinity. A short program was given by the young folks, after which pea nut butter was made and served. Mrs. Critz was assisted by Mrs. R. Carna- han.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-20
NOTABLES BORN THIS DAY.

John F. Hylan, mayor of New York city, born in Greene county, N. Y., 50 years ago today
 Cardinal Farley, head of the Ro- man Catholic archdiocese of New York, born in County Armagh, Ire land, 76 years ago today.
 Ulick F. Winters, one of Britain's s chief directors of army and food sup plies since the commencement of the war, born Al years ago today.
 James D. Phelan, United States senator from California, born in San Francisco. 57 years ago today.
 Daniel Chester French, one of the foremost American sculptors. born at Exeter. N. H.. 6S years ago today
 David J. Bancroft, shortstop of the Philadelphia National league base