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New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
FEATHER DUSTER A
GERM SPREADER
UNDER BAN OF CONSUMP-
TION FIGHTERS.
Use Moisture on Floors and Damp
Cloth ON Walls and Furniture,
Then AdUiSe.

The giant s.tickIer" known to the housewifs a.
the feather duster has won the enmity Of ths
student Of tuberculosis The feather duster as a
creator Of miniature whirlwinds Is not to be de-
spIsad Like its natural prototype. the fruit OK
Its labors is likely to be much ado about notnins'
or worse Its performances are never OF any
actual value, for the dust rises from one Di6ee
only to settle down IN another In the case OF tho
germs Of tuberculosis which have previously been
scattered by some thoughtless splitter afflicted with
the white plague there is always a possibility
that they may be included IN the dust stirred up
by the industrious duster Therefore. the fighter
against the spread Of tuberculosis places a ban
on the feather duster procaims that the proper
way to sweep and to dust is to use moisture on
the floor and a damp cloth on walls and fur-
ntUre.
New York City is spending hundreds OF thou
sands of dollars annually for the prevention ana
cure Of tuberculosis and the janitors IN its en-
pIoy are toiIing more less efficiently to neutral
ize this expenditure This year the city will spend
through the Department of Charities approx
mateIy 100000 for the OF those III from this
disease The expenditures OF the Health Depart
nent for the purpose aggregate s2S4.ooO- Be-
sides this, the latter department has spent money
distribution Of millions OF circulars on the
subject, and cards warning against promiscuous
expectoration. Through the channel of Bellevue
Hos pital the city is spending more than S7OOW
year on the cure of persons suffering from tuber-
culosis. Not infrequently there one hundred
patients in its wards. Besides this work. it also
conducts day camp the SouthfeId. OF the
old Staten Island ferryboats, and is planning to
conduct a night camp Of the same character for
those sufferers who employed throughout the
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

Rear Admiral Goodrich and star from the Brook
lyn navy yard viii be guests Of honor at the an
nual faIi track meet Of the ID Battalion Naval
Militia at the big naval armory at the foot Of sd
street. Brooklyn next Saturday night More than
TWO hundred athletes are entered in the various
events and the meet Will be bitterly contested
More than ordinary rivalry exists this year be-
cause OF the trophy known as The Officers Cup"
which Will be awarded TO the division scoring the
most points As the battalion includes in its roll
many well known athletes. the games should be
well worth witnessing from spectators 0oint OF
view The cup for the division securing the most
recruits during the last year will be awarded al
the close Of the games
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
WOULD SPOIL 1T ALL

Hs-when we are married I viii put all my
property IN your name.
she-The ideal You know there is no fun spend
Ing ones own mOney.-JudSs
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
TEXTS FROM eR'ER WILLIAMS

"TaIAIin. bout Tribulation," said Brother VIII
Jams, we he comes ter my house I makes him
weicome-in dis way: I ter i'm. 7 does: Here
Won L. an daT YOU Is. take all de house ter vO self
ton
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

Seven stations for the new Western Pacific Rail-
road viii be built at once. They are to be at
Pleasanton, Stockton Marysville. Orovine and
other places. They VIII all be in ts Mission archi
lecture The finest stations OF this railroad
viii be at Sacramento and Oakland.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

Mrs Edgar 2. LUckenback. OF No 1o4 Eighth
avenue, was the hostess OF the first meeting of
the Plaza Bridge Club on Monday The member
ship includes Mrs SIaiI-ard VI Caada. Ms Amos
D. Carver. Mrs Alfred T. Bedford, Mrs Edward
Luckenoach Mrs George 3. Brett, Mrs Irving
Thomas Smith, Mrs Charles LOuguecker Mrs
Robert 3 Honeyman, Mrs. Harvey 1I1rdOck Mrs
John 3 ODOnOghUe. Mrs Louis II Mowbray
Mrs Frank H Cobren. Mrs. George Weber Mrs.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

Announcement is made Of the engagement of Mss
Elizabeth Chester Styles. daughter OF NJ and Ms
Dwight Chester, OF Newton Centre Mass.
Emory Scott Land L. 5 y. assistant naval con-
structor at the Brooklyn navy yard
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

Hector Johnston, who comes of a good English
family. is under arrest here charged with stealing
valuable jewelry and laces from warehouses IN
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

The Methodist Book Concern which has been
closed since the IRE, viii be opened by February
l IN its new building, at City Hall avenue and Nc
Allister street It is to be housed in the
building, which viii cost $4,000
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

Mrs Lewis P Packard. OF No. IT Hicks street
IS receiving Tuesdays IN December with haR
niece, Miss Miriam Suorrs Washburu-
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

The United Railways received eight carloads OF
machinery from Schenectady. N Y. last week
for the electric power plant et North Beach.
and they expect TO start the large works early
next week. This plant Will prevent the frequent
stoppages for lack Of power which have occurred
lately.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

Mrs. William Barth1an, Mrs. 2 william Ba-th-
man and Mrs Henry c. Barthrnan have issued
cards for Tuesday, December Is. al No y Mont
gOulery Place
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

Mrs. George 5 Coleman and Mss Gertrude B.
Coleman. OF No IA Hicks street have issued cards
for Tuesdays in January
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

The formal announcement OF the engagement OF
Mss Helen Scofeld P-yer. daughter OF Mrs ArvflA
Pryer, Of No 81 New York avenue, lI0rreI Vr0c-
man. OF GIoversvIIIe y Y made a lunch
con given recently 5y her sister. MS Walter Ham
nlfrt. OF No. 122g Pacific street
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

Sydney, Australia Johnston came hers on the
steamer Lord Seton He concealed his alleged loot
IN one Of the coal bunkers, and It by accident
that the ships engineer discovered the goods.
Johnston IS said 10 be Forrest Jewell. the third
son Of English earl.
Work viii be begun by the Southern Pa
ciic company the coast line from san Jose to
Santa Cruz. This line has many tunnels. but II
Is the direct route TO the seashOre. More
than 100000 will be spent to put the road in good
condition, seventy-fve-pound rails being used.
Fast trains VIII be put on and both passenger and
freight business viii De solicited.
The alleged stealing Of 100000 from the Bank
OF HesldsbUrg, SOnOnla County, by z. S. Rowland,
the cashier, came out this week. when the bank
transferred 10 another corporation. The cash
Ter was thoroughly trusted that he had large
power, and for i've years. 1t IS said. had enbezzed
money with which 10 speculate in mining stocks.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

road companies He succeeds ]. L Willcutt who
retires after forty years OF service. Il. w sheri-
dan of Sacramento. succeeds Mr.. BurEhalter as
superintendent OF the Sacramento division Of the
Southern Pacific, which extends far north az
Dunsnuir and far east Sparks. New
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
BUSTING IN PUBLIC sCHooT.s

According to A J. Mcguire the superintendsnt
OF 1antors, no cleaning dusting Is permitted be-
tween $50 a m. and $50 p. m After the lattsr
hour the janitor and his assistants are allowed t,
begin work In the classrooms. The windows must
be open, no cleaning sweeping being permitted
with them closed. Hair brooms are used in sweep
ing and a mixture OF sawdust and crude oil IS
utilized 10 keep the dust down. In the morning be-
fore $50 the windows in all the rooms must be
opened again and the desks. pianos and other fur
nltlre are busted once a month mops are used
throughout the building. with the exception OF the
Kindergarten rooms, which receive a weekly swab-
bing, owing 10 the frequency with which the chill
dren sit upon the floor in their games The dust
Ing Is done with feather busters. no damp cloth
being used.
It is difficult 10 obtain complets obedience 10
these moderate requirements for cleaning school
houses One day recently the superintendent OF
janitors visited q schoolhouse in The Bronx and
FOUND one OF the cleaners busily engaged In sweep
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

Mr. and Mrs Clement I Walker. OF No 81 Put
nam avenue. have announced the engagement OF
their daughter. Miss Mabel y Walker. 10 A-nO
Thomas kOempeI-
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

The fourth annual ball for the benefit OF IA
Little Italy Settlement held Friday
Ing at the Heights Casino More than hundred
patronesses had been enlisted, but the receiving
party was small. comprising Miss Louisa Man
Wingate. president OF the association: Mrs George
Wood Wingats. Mrs Camden Crosby Dixie Mrs
h Edward Dreier. Mrs George Hunt Prenriss
and Mrs George g Frank There were three hun
dred guests. many coming from Manhattan
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
GOSSIP OF THE BOROUGH
Continued from sixth paga

Of the section supplied by the Mount Prospect Res
ervotr began to complain OF a stoppage OF their
water The pipes were then found 10 be in such
an alarming state that q couple OF dozen men
were ordered Immediately 70 work. night and day.
blowing out the pipes and Kidding them OF moss
Acting Chief Engineer Mckay Of the department
said last night that the was recent deveI-
1aent- Two days ago the Water Department found
the moss also in parts OF the Manhattan
water system The department chemists have ex-
amned It, and have pronounced IL harmless though
a serious menace to the use Of water supply. The
most trouble at present is in Brooklyn. Mr.. Nc
Kay believes that the covering Of the various res
ervoirs would have the effect OF checking the
growths- He is going to apply to the Fire Depart
for engines aid him in cleaning the pipes
An innovation IN the musical life OF Brooklyn is
announced by the Brooklyn Oratorto Society in a
Christmas night presentation Of HandeIs Messiah
the Academy Of Music The society has
given the Messiah every December for fifteen
years. but has before attempted TO adopt the
custom that prevails in some cities giving II
Christmas night. This will be the second OF a
series Of three concerts given by the society this
season Creation was presented on October S, and
Elijah" is announced for March IS. The soIoists
engaged for the Messiah" Miss Marie Stoddart
soprano; Miss Margaret Keyes. coltraltO; Daniel
Beddoe, tenor, and Dalton Baker bass. All but Mr.
Baker. an EngIshman who came 10 this country
last May 10 sing at the Cincinnati festival have
been heard with the Brooklyn Oratorio Society be-
fore A chorus Of two hundred and fifty. nearly
all Of whom members Of the society. are re-
hearsing under the direction Of Walter Henry Hall
VINO has been the societys conductor throughout
its sixteen seasons orchestra Of fifty pieces will
be led by Gustave Dannreuther
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
THE DANGER TO CHILDREN.

Some may argue that few children have tuber-
culosis in a form that can be communicated, and,
moreover care is taken by those in charge OF them
while in school to that there Is no expectOra-
ton. This IS true, but another element enters into
the problem. II is the danger OF creating favorable
conditions for the development OF tuberculosis Three
ply ysicians gave evidence at the tuberculosis con-
gress recently held in Washington regarding con-
sumption IN a latent form in children These physi-
clans reported regarding conditions il Boston Chi
cago and New York. Dr. J. A Miller, of the cut
door department Of Bellevue. was one Of the three
He said few days ago:
Children made susceptible 10 tuberculosis
through frequent cold and catarrh. Dust irrtates
the membranes and paves the way for the possible
cold catarrh. The colds put the children in a
condition TO take the disease at home. Forty per
cent Of the children from the homes OF tubercuIous
parents have the disease in a latent form"
More pains taken IN sweeping than in dust
ing IN the public buildings IN the old county court
house, with its disreputable record rooms uops are
used on the bare floors, and damp sawdust and
brOoms on the carpets. Feather busters are used
for busting. In the Hall OF Records hair broons
and a special preparation for keeping down the
dust used in sweeping. Here, again the feather
duster is used on the furniture. In the City Hail
sweeping is done without sprnkllng and the dust
ing is done with the ubiquitous "tickIer" There
rules and regulations for the 5anitors Of the six
hundred school buildings
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
THE WINTER PALACE HOTEL, NICE,


s the s: a.f
or ans
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13
BROOKLYN SOCIAL CHAT
Continued from Eax1h pa<A

Elsie HaH. Mrs Erskins H Lott. MrA Louis q.
Fenton. Mrs John P MUrtha- Ms Harry c.
starrett. Mrs. Walter E BedeII. Mrs. Francis
G. Hall. jr-. Mrs. Joseph shfIIaber. r. AIrA HAIRY
z Mechltng. Miss Mschling. Miss Helen Prysrs
Miss Englis. Miss Banks Miss Christine Finn Mrz-
E L Person. Mss Nicholson. Mss Grace Evana.
Miss Estslle Rogers. Mrs Edward Archer and Mr.
Charles ?. HoIsGer5er.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

George I. King who has been with the com
many for over twenty years has been IlA11e So
+srv Of the Southern Pacific Railroad CoHipAIS'
a. a salary of $1,000 year. This place inc!udsS
The sec-etaryshiD ot tEeaty-nins subsidiary E~'"
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

The wedding OF Miss Florence Rowe daughter
OF 8Ir. and Mrs Reginald Peich Rowe. and walter
TaIcort Churchill Of Manhattan. took place On
Wednesday AT o'clock in St Luke's Church The
Rev. DIT. Henry c. Swenrzel of1c.ated- The brides
attendants were Miss Ethel Rowe, Miss Mabel Nc
CIu-e and Miss Constance Rowe They wore wttts
lace gowns and carried pink roses The bride vas
govvne5 IN white satin and point lace she wore
q tIIIe Veil and carried bride roses Arthur T.
FIagereyer was the best man and Herman Behr,
James Van DycB. Lester B. Churchill and Reginald
Rowe we're ushe-s- A reception followed az Chs
Rowe home No s. Hancock street
Miss Rita BeIde1 and Miss Cara BeIdeu VIII -
presented al a dance at the home OF their parents.
Mr. and Mrs Alfred Goodwin Belden. No. 109
Eigth avenue On ThursC7y evening. December 81
Mrs BeIGen and her daughters viii also receive
Friday and Saturday, January d and IS
Mrs 7. Howell Lrary and Ms Ceorss Wllsh=aR
BuIIey will give a large bridge party at No ia
Henry street on Tuesday
NJ and Mrs. r Clemens Bachoren Won Echt Cnss
Peza-) returned 10 Germany On "Wednesday
7 don't believe IN kicking a man when he a
down .,- .,---,. -.
to yet up agaia-''-Philadelphia Ledger
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

Nfr. and Mrs r Clemens Bachotsn von Echt Cns
Pfzerl returned 70 Germany Wednesday
New-York tribune., 1908-12-13

Mrs 7. Howell Lrary and Ms Georse Wlsh-aR
Buuey viii give a large bridge party at No. ia
Henry street on Tuesday
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-02-18
RUSSELL CHAPEL.

Russell Chapel.--Mrs. l.. c. Williams
fell on the ice one day last week and
broke one of her arms.
Those who attended the horse sale
In Ottumwa Friday were J. G. Albert
son, G. F. Ponley, A. q. Philippe, G..
Russell, w. A. Van Buskirk. e. E. Gill
yeart, Arthur McElroy and Harry
Harper.
Jake Arganbright, Mrs. Martin. Nora
Bergman, Mrs. John Darner, Cora and
Walter Deselms, Mrs. E. f. Gilyeart
and daughter, Crystal and Will Buch-
anan attended the Farmers institute
at Hedrick last Friday.
G. L. Philippe and James Taylor at
tended the funeral Of their aunt, Mrs.
Harper, at Ottumwa Saturday.
Mrs. E. E. Gilyeart and daughter,
| Crystal, were calling at the home of
Mrs. ]. M. Fellers In Fremont Satur :
day
D. T. Evans left by the way of Of
tumwa Saturday morning for Chero-
kee, Oklahoma on business.
A few neighbors and friends of A. G..
Philippe planned and successfully
carried out surprise on him Saturday
| evening. All report pleasant time.
Games and music and conversation
We're indulged in until a late hour. All
departed to their respective homes,
ueCialliiS MT. anu MRS. fnllllppe royal
entertainers. Refreshments were served
Those present besides the host and
hostess and family were Mr.. and Mrs
G. F. Donley, Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Phil
| lippe, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Dinsmore, Mr.
and Mrs. E. E. Gilyeart and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Van Buskirk and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Van Busltirk and
| family spent Sunday at the home OF
D. c. Albertson.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. v. Buchanan and
family visited Sunday in Fremont at
the homes Of Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe
| Russell
Arthur McElroy and Alta and Hazel
Gfyeart and Charles Beck and daugh-
ter. Vera, attended church in Fremont
| Sur day.
J. V. Buchanan and f. e. Gilyeart
helped G. w. Crawford butcher Mon
| day.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-02-18
TEACHERS AND "sPREEs."

At first glance the advice to the
teachers Of Chicago given by DR.. L. Fl.
Gulick, supervisor of physical training
of the public schools of New York,
seems to be just a little too undigni-
fed for body of people SO perfectly
proper. But when the doctor makes
himself more clear it Is seen that his
advice is not altogether revolutionary
DR.. Gulick told the teachers they
should:
Eat all the welsh rarebits you want,
but eat meat but once a day. After
you are forty years old, use meat
rarely.
go on sprees. The constant load OF
responsibility is vicious and you must
do something widely different. l know
Of no better word than spree.
Bowl, skate Or dance once week
for exercise and health.
MAKE formal appropriation of
your time left after paying lifes fixed
charges.
Develop the funny story idea. and
make it clever each day. Be sure to
tell one each day. You will find this
will be most important relaxation
The teachers who heard the address
rather baked at "sprees" until the lee
turer explained that he did not ask
them to court the chance of riding in
the patrol wagon. BY ''sprees," he ex-
planned, he meant a radical change
from the hours OF concentrated effort
each day, laying aside, of that feel
ing of responsibility that is carried all
day in the school room.
With this explanation 1t is easier to
agree with DR.. Gulicks views. A sort
of mind "jag" would not hurt the
teacher, and should not shock Mrs.
Grundy.
If the teachers take that "tell a
funny story" advice too literally,
however, their friends may not thank
the New York physical culturist for
coming west with his views.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-02-18
BONAPARTE.

Bonaparte.--The case of James A.
Davis against the city of Bonaparte
for damages on account of an acct
dent sustained by falling into cellar
and which was decided against him by
the district court Of Van Buren, coun-
ty was appealed to the supreme court.
which has just affirmed the former de-
cision.
The Sunshine society gave a valen-
tine social Thursday afternoon and
evening IN the Cresap building.
Mrs. J. L. Haines Of Hannibal, MO-.
was the guest Of friends here yester-
day.
Miss June christy is visiting in
Farmington with her sister, Mrs. B. F.
Ketchum.
Mrs. Elmer Nealy of Kewanee, H.,
has arrived for visit with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. James Perkins.
Floris Wooden has returned to his
home in Cantril, after an extended
visit with his daughter, Mrs. Charles
Keasltng and family
John Hitler of Vernon was a busi-
ness caller here yesterday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-02-18
SEYMOUR.

Seymour.-Died at her home in
Seymour, Saturday morning, Feb. 8,
1908, Mrs. Irwin, a pioneer settler, aft
er a few hours severe suffering Mrs
Speers had been in noor health lor
some years. but up to Friday morn
ing had been as well as usual She
leaves a husband two sons and one
daughter to mourn her departure. The
daughter, Mrs. Mabel Peters, who is
a widow. was living with her parents
The sons, Albert and William, are both
in business in Centerville. The funeral
was conducted by Rev. A e. Clemens
at the Baptist church Monday. Inter
ment was made at South Lawn ceme-
terry.
John Clemens and Anna Moore were
united in marriage at the Methodist
Episcopal parsonage Sunday evening
Rev. Whitmer officiating.
Walter Phillips has resigned his po-
sit1on as assistant cashier of the First
National bank of Seymour and will
move back onto the farm.
William Ashcroft Jr., has purchased
the Pettigrew COL mine " miles eas.
OF town and moved with his family out
near the mine which he Is operating
John Hays of Centerville stopped of
IN this city Monday on his return trip
from Texas, where he has been look
ing over the country
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-02-18

the nature of the letters which bear
evidence of this womans sins their
publication will serve good purpose.
as that is the only means afforded of
Furnishing their author.
The evidence adduced at the trial
will serve to make social outcast Of
woman who has, as minister's
wife, occupied place in society
where her presence has been con-
stant menace. This will no longer be
possible since her neighbors and the
public have learned of the black
pages in her life's history.
The woman will be ostracised in
the future in whatever community
she may reside
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1908-02-18
HENRY DAY DEAD.
Well Known Citizen of Van Burer
County Pessed Away Wed
sAednu

Keosauqua.-Henry Day died We'd
nesday mornine at the home of his
daughter. Mrs. Samuel Mccullough, in
this city. Mr.. Day was the son of
Timothy Day an earlv settler in Union
township. Van Buren, county, and was
at one time president of the Iowa
State fair in an early day, also an ex-
tensive breeder Of short horn cattle
during his life time. Henry Day was
about 70 years of age and a widower,
his wife having preceded him to the
great beyond some eight or ten years
ago. He is survived by three sons and
one daughter, all residing away from
home except the daughter, Mrs Nc
Cullough. The interment was in Cedar
township, where he formerly lived for
many years. He was sick only about
one week. his disease being pneumo-
MIA. He has one brother residing at
Keosauqua and one sister, Miss Eliza
Cubbertson. widow OF the late Attor-
ney Ben Cubbertson. Mr. Day was one
Of KeosauQua's best citizens.