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The Washington times., 1919-08-31
You Know This
About Olive
Thomas?


Probably no one paid much atten-
tions to the freside activities Of Olive
Thomas when she was a cash girl IN
Horne's department store in Pitts
burgh at q weekly wage Of So. nor yet
when she was elevated to the high
station OF saleslady "in ginghams" IN
the same establishment at s.. Moth.
ing leaps to mind. In fact. even re-
motely connected with the home con.
Germs Of Miss Thomas when she be-
came a model for Photographic art
studios In New York. But when she
Joined Mr.. ziegfeid's highly ornate
"Foliies," the gentlemen Of the subsi-
died typewriteFs began to peer into
the past. With such overwhelming
success as Olive Thomas scored in the
aim version OF Upstairs and Down
and as the song-and-danee artistic iu
''The Spite Bride" 70 be seen for the
lrst time IN Washington az CRandalTl
Metropolitan and Knickerbocker The
aters today, their 6ndings. perforce
had 70 become public property.
So Il seems that Olive Thomas name
isn't, or rather wasn't, Olive Thomas
at all. Before this young woman had
been declare the most beautiful model
In America she. was plain OliVetta
Duffy, an optimistic, sensible, unas-
suming little Irish girl with golden
brown hair and such blue eyes as are
not found outside Of Erin.
Fame and Broadway's most geneF-
Gus measure Of popularity ala not
spoil Olivetta Duffy. when she de-
eided that Jack Pickford was the one,
she accompanied him quietly over 60
"the Jersey side" aud, with one actor
from Jacks company for witness, be-
came Mrs. Jack Pickford. Neither her
mother nor Mrs. PiclZford knew about
Il until afterWard, but both were
pleased.
This summer. while the owner was
amusing London audiences with his
drollery. Mr.. and Mrs. Jack PiclSford
occupied the Raymond Hitchcock es-
tate at Great Neck. L J.. where both
had q gorgeous time enjoying the
beach and the water sports. The re-
suit OF this experience on the sea Is
apparent In the scene IN 'HThe Spite
Bride" where IL becomes necessary
to make a. quick departure from Z
burning yacht
Speaking Of ''The Spite Bride" Il Is
said that Miss Dufy's weekly salary
with Selniek Pictures has been raised
from the former Horne scale OF So per
week.
The Washington times., 1919-08-31
TRANSPORT TRAIN
IN CARSON CITY

CARSON CITY. New, Aug. 31.-The
Motor Transport Corps transconti-
mental train received a tumultuous
greeting upon its arrival here. Gov
ernor Boyle declared a highway holi-
day and the entire population Of Car
son City and the surrounding country
turned out to welcome the army good
roads pioneers.
The train was met by Governor
Boyle, city officials. and members of
the Greater Carson Club and escorted
TO Capitol Park. where dinner was
served by the Red Cross chapter.
Preceding the dinner the men en-
joyed a plunge in Carson Hot Springs.
and in the evening a large dance was
given In the auditorium.
The Washington times., 1919-08-31

Beuchert. Elizabeth Faunce, and
Catharine Pfeiffer.
Men-Plunge for distance, Robert
Rench, p. Gross, A Newworth; dis
tance, go feet inches. 220-yard swim,
Lionel Levy, Joyce Levy, and H. W.
Walker. Time, 3 minutes 20 seconds.
60-yard candle race, Joyce Levy
Dick Newly, and Lionel Levy.
The standing Of the contestants to
date is as follows: Men-Joyce Levy,
II; Lionel Levy, IA; Dick Newby, y;
c. A. Maitland. 8; w. King, 6; H. b.
Borst, 4 Women, Elizabeth Faunce'
IA: Catharine Pfeiffer, II; Ethel Bill
son, IL; Dorothy Parkhurst, Z; Ruth
Barclay, 8; Louise Beuchert' s. and
Lucille Harroun, 5.
The Washington times., 1919-08-31
BATHING BEACH.

Two silver loving cups are to be
awarded tomorrow at the Beach TO
the man and woman declared swim
ming champions OF the District. For
the past three -g"' IS the beach has
been conducting meets to determine
the championship. The flnal meet is
tomorrow. Gold, silver and bronze
medals will be given to winners In
each event.
The meet will be held at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. Entries may be
event.
The events for men are 440-yard
swim and 50-yaFd dash. For women
are 220-yard swim and 40-yard dash.
Boating is another feature at the
Beach.
The Washington times., 1919-08-31
LAWYER SHOOTS
JUDGE ON BENCH

LOUISVILLE, KY. Aug. 31.-Frank
Douglass is held under heavy bail here
charged with shooting Judge Harry
W. Robinson, OF the criminal division
of the Jefferson county court. Doug
lass. who is an attorney, was being
questioned by the court relative to
the ethics Of retaining a sum given
him by a client. Douglass claimed
the money as a fee while the client
asserted it was given for another
purpose Asked for a proof Of
his claim. Douglass it is said, drew a
revolver and fred at the judge
woundinE him in the shoulder.
II A. to your best interest 20 put
your Liberty Bead interest In w. 8. 8.
The Washington times., 1919-08-31

the blood and
create new red
blood cells. signs
Of weakness dis
appear and the
body quic k y
gains in strength
and vigor. II
people " ou ] d
only keep their
blood filled with
strength giving
iron by taking
a true blood
food like NuX-
ated Iron when
they feel weak.
n erv us and
generally out Of
sorts" ey
might readily in
still renewed en-
arUu md enHfr-
The Washington times., 1919-08-31

strength builder"
II you are not well or strong you
owe it to yourself to make the fol-
lowing test: See how long you can
work or how far you can walk
without becoming tired. Next take
two five-grain tablets of ordinary
Nuxated Iron three times per day
after meals for two weeks. Then
test your strength again and see
how much you have gained. Num-
bers of nervous, rundown people
who were ailinE all the while have
most astonishinEly increased their
strength and endurance Fimply by
taking iron In the proper form.
And this after they had in some
cases, been doctorinE for months
without obtaining any benefit.
Manufacturers Note: Nuxated Iren
which ia recommended above Is not a Sc
cret remedy but one which Is we'll known
to druggists everywhere. Unlike the older
inorganic iron products II 10 easily assinl-
Hated and does not injure the teeth, make
them black nor upeet the stomach. The
manufacturers guarantee successful and
1tirely satisfactory results to every pur-
chaser they will refund your money II
Is dispensed in this city by Peoples ave
Drug Stores, ChriStiani's ave Drug Stcrea
and all other druggists.
The Washington times., 1919-08-31
cHEgAPEAKE BEACH.

Chesapeake Beach, the nearby Day
resort, is preparing for q gala, throng
tomorrow. Labor Day. One OF the
largest crowds in the history OF the
resort is anticipated.
All of the numerous amusements
will be running full blast. Bert
SaulsmRn's snappy ex-soldier orches-
ira will play some OF its jazziest
music and free dancing viii be an
all-day feature.
Salt water bathing is an attraction
that will draw many. Fishing and
Grabbing are bound to have hundreds
OF followers. as these sports now are
at their best Boating and canoeing
will appeal to many.
The Washington times., 1919-08-31
MARaHALL HALI.

Marshall Hall. the only river resort
easily accessible to the National
Capital, offers every incentive for the
pleasure Of the recreation seeker. II
Is ideal for picnicking, while its wide
variety of mechanical amusements
will satisfy.
Dancing may be enjoyed nightly
excepting Sundays.
The Hall is reached by a short ride
on the Steamer Charles MacalesteT
from the Seventh street wharves AT
10 q. my 2:30 and 6:45 p. m, daily
and Sunday.
The Washington times., 1919-08-31
GREAT FAILS PARK.

Today and tomorrow at Great Falls
Park will be ideal recreation days for
pleasure seekers.
For Labor Day the management has
arranged a program of special at
fractions. Concerts by the Ladies
Victory Orchestra, dancing, motion
pictures, boating. hiking and 6shinG
all 90 to make up a days enjoyment
at this historic resort.
The ride by fast electric TRAIN Il
and from the falls affords a pleasant
journey through the nearby Virgins
countryside.
The Washington times., 1919-08-31

for the Imperial Valley desert eoun-
try 70 secure scenes Tor the second
Farrar picture, which Iis weli under
way. The aEgregatioa viii be gone
for at least q week on this mission
The Washington times., 1919-08-31

into the sandy wastes 81 1hs ortlF.
Ing country. Lou IelIereu. Ger.
aidine Farrar's husband. who pIrT
opposite her. win accompany her O.
The Washington times., 1919-08-31
For Dancers
GREATER PENN GARDENS.

WHNN8H LII HIM W4AANNIH9 %
Washington's dancing set welcomed
the opening Of the Greater Penn Gar
dens by turning out in vast numbers.
The music is furnished by two large
jazz bands. Comfortable chairs in
fireproof balconies are furnished for
those who do not dance. Two COM
pletely equipped booths are provided
where light refreshments are served.
The Washington times., 1919-08-31
CENTRAL CoLIsEuM.

With cooler weather prevailing,
larger crowds are seen nightly dane
ing at the Central Coliseum. The
splendid floor and excellent jazz
music lends 1t distinction. Prize
dancing is a special feature every
Saturday night.
The Washington times., 1919-08-31

The Geraldine Farrar Company Of
Goldwyn players. under the direction
Of Reginald Barker, leaves next week
The Washington times., 1919-08-31

By Helping to Supply the Iron Deficiency
in the Blood Often Increases the Strength
and Endurance of Weak, Nervous, Run
Down Folks in Two Weeks Time.
The Washington times., 1919-08-31

Saps The Vitality and Sire
Physical and Mental WeaklingsI
Nuxated Iron The Red Blood FOOt
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-08-29
SOUTH STARKSBORO

(Mrs. W. H. Young, Correspondent
Hector Cousino has purchased
fine span of horses.
Dannie Orvis has moved to the True
Clark place
DR.. S. S. Green, who injured his
hand on a moving machine cutting
off the tip of his finger, is better
Miss Caroline Underhill OF Rich
mond Hill l. l., is stopping at George
Narneys.
Stephen E. Young and family of
Port Chester n. Y, are with friends
here and in Lincoln.
Walter R. Tracy, who has been dam
gerously i'll with diphtheria, is GONZALES
cent. Rollin R. Tracy OF Boston, who
was called here by his sons illness has
returned home.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-08-29
VERGENNES NEWS

Mr. and Mrs. Perley Adams of Wor-
cester, Mass, are spending their vaca-
ton in Panton.
Mrs, Arthur Hurd of Cincinnati o.
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs, Waldo W.,
Clark.
John c, Hayes was called to Bran
don Saturday by the death of his moth
er, Mrs Mary Hayes
Miss Ruth Clark of the Bixby Me
mortal library is having a two weeks
vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl B. Kingsland of
Cleveland, o., are guests Of his parents,
Mr., and Mrs Richard L. Kingsland.
John H. Donnelly and Mr., and Mrs.
Fred w. Lebeau were in Rutland Sun
day to attend the third degree exempt
ication of the Knights of Columbus.
Miss Dorothy Cole of Boston, for
mer classmate of Miss Ruth Clark, is
a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Walter E. Clark,
Mrs Jennie Phair and daughter,
Mrs George Prime of Hartford, Conn,
are guests of Rev. and Mrs Paul Ad-
ans.
Mr., and Mrs. Raymond Slack have
returned from their wedding trip and
are staying with Mr. Stacks parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B, Slack.
George Belden has gone to Port Hen
ry, N. Y, to work His family will join
him later and they are now staying
with his mother, Mrs. Alice Belden
Mrs. B. NJ. Bristol, who has been in
the city for two weeks, because of the
serious illness of Mrs. NJ T. Bristol
has returned to Cohasset, Mass
Mrs. G. Henry Gowett and daugh-
tiers, Stella, and Ruth, have returned
from a visit in Montreal, St. Adams
and Highgate
William H. Carter, principal of Yer
gennes high school, who has been at
tending the summer session of Colum-
bia university, N. " has returned.
Mr. and Mrs Johann and two daugh-
tiers and one son, who have been visit
ing Miss Lucy Rivers, have started or
their return trip to Schenectady, n. y
Rev. H. H. White of Laconia, n H.
former pastor of the Vergennes Bap-
fist church, was in town Saturday or
his way to Addison where he preached
at the Baptist church Sunday
The fall term of Vergennes schoo
will open Tusday, September 2 Pu-
pills from rural schools will be admit
ted as usual upon the recommendation
.of the superintendent. The course Of
study for the first year has been modi
fed to meet the needs of those who
come in. from the district schools
Principal Carter will be glad to assist
pupils in finding boarding places, get
ting work and ordering books etc.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-08-29
BRANDON NEWS

Allen Craigrie Of Holyoke, Mass, is
visiting his aunt, Mrs Walter Torpe.
Dana Ayers of Leicester has purchas
ed the Carrigan place on Grove street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lovett of Fall
River Mass, are visiting here.
NJ. A. Sturtevant has purchased the
E T Hetherington place on Franklin
street
o. A. Durgey has gone to Pittsfield
and Springfield, Mass, where he will
remain for some time.
Miss Nettie Curtis of Granville, N.
Y, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Ed
ward Chandler
F. NJ. Bibby, manager for the Mea
dowbrook Marble company, has leased
the Fred NJ Manchester house on
Pearl street.
Rev. Frederick Burg and family of
Brooklyn, n Y, are visiting at the
home of Walter Bushey on Conant
square.
Mrs. Albert Stevens and daughter,
who have been visiting her mother,
Mrs. Jennie Rickert, have returned to
ILaconia, ~ H.
During the severe electrical storm
last Sunday a barn on the creek mead
ows belonging to Mott Warren, which
contained 60 tons of hay, was struck
Iby.lightning and burned to the ground
Mr.. and Mrs Percy Brooks and
daughter. who have been visiting W. c.
Gipson have gone to Burlington where
they will visit before returning to Mon
Itreal.
Miss Emeline Seaman, who enlisted
as Red Cross nurse for the duration
of the war. has received an honorable
discharge from a hospital at Bridge
port, Conn, and has returned to her
home here.
Mrs. Clara Z. Foyles and son, Rob
ert, of New York, Misses Harriet and
Margaret Foyles of Rutland, Miss
Pearl Churchill of the Springfield hos
pital and Mrs. Newton Wetmore and
daughter of North Chittenden are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Churchill of Seminary Hill.
Chautauqua opened here Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with a lee
ture by the Chautauqua supernten-
dent followed by a concert by the Zim-
mer-Carter company harpists. In the
evening at f:30 o'clock there was con-
cert by the Zimmer-Carter company
followed by lecture by DIR. Carolyn
E. Geisel entitled Gust You or How
to Live 100 Years"
Mrs. Mary Hayes died Saturday
morning at O'Clock at her home on
Carver street, after an illness Of seven
weeks, the result Of a fractured hip.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-08-29
BE PREPARED FOR VACATION
ILLS

Many persons suffer distress and an
noyance from disordered stomach when
travelling. Change of food and water
sometimes causes indigestion that leads
to sick headaches, biliousness, bloating
sour stomach, gas, bad breath and
coated tongue. Foley's Cathartic
Tablets should be in every travellers
grip. They act without pain, gripping
or nausea They have no costive after
effect and do not encourage the pill
habit They are a fine, wholesome
physic-nothing else.
Frost's Pharmacy, SO Main ST..
Middlebury, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-08-29
RIPTON NEWS
Mrs. Fred Murphy, Correspondent

(Mrs. Fred Murphy, Correspondent
Mrs. John Hodges of Waterbury was
at her sons Grant Hodges last week.
Miss Lucy Hale is visiting friends
in Salisbury and Orwell.
The subject Of Rev. Merrier's SER
mon next Sunday will be Man Great
er than Matter"
John Fernel Of Fair Haven and his
son-in-law, Charles Bristol of Rutland
and Frank Damon of Salisbury were
in town Sunday,
Mrs. William Brodine of North
Adams and Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Ladam
Of Leicester were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Hodges recently.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-08-29

She was 70 years of age, and is sur
vived by three sons and one daughter,
John c. of Vergennes, jeremiah ]. Of
Albany, N. Y, and James W. and
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-08-29
DIR. EDMUND M. POND
Surgery

Office Hours: Mon, We'd, Sat, II
to 4; to 6; to s; Tues, Thurs, Fri,
II to 2 only. Sun, IL to only.
Office Specialties-Medical Treatment
Of Diseases of Women and
Genito- Urinary Diseases
20 So. Main ST., Rutland VT. Phone "a.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1919-08-29

Katherine Of this town. The funeral
was held Monday morning at ten
O'Clock at St. Mary's church, with
burial in Orwell.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

of goods he is selling, and anyway.
no matter what Henry Binder tells
you, you must got to reckon SO per-
cent discount before you could be
lieve q word he says"
And do you suppose for one mo-
ment that the members Of the
Police Conference is going 10 act
any different from Henry Binder
in that respect?" Morris asked.
Every one of the representatives
of the countries engaged in this
here Peace Confer ence is coming To
France with statement of the very
least they would accept. and il is
pretty generally understood that all
such statements are subject to q
very stiff discount, which that is
what these here preliminaries is for,
Abe-to get a line on the discounts
before the Peace Conference dis
Cusses the claims themselves"
We'll. when it comes to the AL
lies scrapping between themselves
about League of Nations and Free
doms of Seas, I am content that
they should be allowed a liberal
discount on what they say for what
they mean, Mawruss, but when it
comes to Germany" he concluded,
she's got TO pay, and pay in full,
net cash, and then some"
Copyright, 1919. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23
POTASH AND PERLMUTTER

and I wouldn't leave America again
not II they was 10 give me a life
pass good on the Olympic or Aqui-
tania with meals Included"
so your idea is that the freedom
of the seas means travelling for
nothing on ocean stcamers2" Nor
ris commented.
say" Abe retorted. "why should
bother my head what such things
mean whom ] got for a partner q
fcller which really by rights belonss
down at The peace headquarters.
along with them Other big experts g.
II never claimed TO be an expert.
but AT the same time. / amt an
i-nerammus neither. which even be-
Gore I left New York, I knew ali
aboC; this here Freedom Of tht
Seas" Morris said. which the day
before we sailed / vas talking 10
Henry Binder If Binder 4 Baum.
and ne says 90 me"
Excuse me, but what does
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

before Lucy succeeded in conquer
ing that miserable prissy feeling
which was always stepping in to
spill fun when she had a chance
at it.
OH she cried suddenly. Don't
go, Mr.. Perkins, I didn't mean that
at all. Truly. l didn't. I just had
to say it because that was the way l
was brought up, don't you see Now
that I've said it why everything
ought to be all right; we can go
ahead and be friends And since
you are so very modest about claim
ing a reward I'd like to give you an
other one, too I'd like TO give you
that sweater when it's done"
Peter Perkins swung around and
looked at her in utter amazement
that widened slowly into an appre-
ciative smile.
by JOve!" he exclaimed. I'm
glad you've changed your mind. l
know / was a cad to make such a
suggestion TO a nice girl, but when a
fellows awfully lonesome. Per-
haps you can understand"
i've been awfully lonesome my
self" Lucy sympathized. But il
was partly my own fault. From
now on I'm going 10 be friends with
people whenever they want me tol'
1t was several weeks later that
they were discussing, as lovers of
ten do, what each had thought of
the other at first sight. First sight.
Of course, had been on the street
car the day Lucy lost her bag.
Il thought you were the very best
looking soldier I had ever scent"
declared Lucy.
And I thought you were the very
sweetest girl. I don't suppose you
realized it, but you kept looking at
me in such a friendly way 1 half
wished you'd leave that knitting bag
or something on purpose to give me
an excuse for knowing you"
"Oh. dear" exclaimed Lucy. II
neve rthought OF leaving il on pur-
pose, I wish I had. I'd have done
it But Fate thinks Of things like
that for US. doesn't she? The dear
old thing"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-02-23

II was born at an early age, many
years ago. The first 20 years Of my
life were spent amid English infiu-
ences which probably accounts for
the seriousness with which I take
and am taken by my fellows" So
stated Frank T. Miner, manager of
the Blackstone theater corporation
when found by a NewsTimes rep
resentative at his desk in the offices
of the company in the Conservative
Life building.
Despite the fact that his desk was
piled high with papers and docu-
ments. Mr.. Miner swung about in
his chair and with a merry twinkle
in his eye indicated by a nod seat
for the reporter. To carefully light
a cigar was his next act after which
he settled back comfortably and
with true metropolitan versatility
switched his mind from the many
sided affairs of the huge company
he represents 10 the question at
hand.
$50 YOU want to know about the
business of the corporation l repre-
sent" he said in answer 10 the
opening question. 1--WE are here to
h,Iild one of the most magnificent
theaters that skill, ingenuity and
the necessity of the motion picture
art has evolved. Here is a picture
OF the exterior Of the building,
and he handed over reproduction
Of a building such as houses thea
tergoers only in a few of the largest
cities. I believe you will admit we
have made no mistake in the choice
of the architect, Henry l. New
house of Chicago with whom 1 have
worked on theater building enter
prises for a number Of years.
while the PRIMARY object of the
CORPORATION is the building and OPP
Grafton OF a theater in South Bend.
I might say in passing that the
structure will also mean a beautiful
business block to be known as the
Blackstone building Regarding
tbs interior of the building. IT Is
sufficient to say it will be of the
most gorgeous and sumptuous eie-
gance and finish. The prevailing
idea Of the interior will be modelled
after the French Renaissance period
II is our belief, based on long eX-
perience. that this style lends Itself
most readily TO the varying shades
and colors and the result is place
where the auditor may ind COM
plete rest and comfort.
Our plans call for wide aisles
roomy seats. scientifically dished
paruuetry, a room ventilated and
hated in such a manner that the
air can be changed each minute or
more often II necessary. and In short
every continuance that science has
devised 10 make for comfort and
convenience in theater building
Carefully trained, properly in
structed ushers in uniform will at
tend 20 the wants and seating Of the
great audience Of $500 people. The