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The Washington times., 1909-02-19
WRITES LONG ARTICLE
ON BUSY, BITING FLEAS
DR.. L. O. Howard, Chief Entomoogst Tells About
the Origin of the Kind That Make Summer
Days Unpleasant.

A learned and Informative essay on
the subject OF the flea has been put
forth by the Department Of Agriculture,
DR.. I. O. Howard, chief entomologist,
being the author. tt is expected the de-
Hverance. being in the nature Of an
official recognition of the flea, will have
a wide circulation.
It appears from this that when folks
are obsessed with feas the chances are it
is the ctenOsephalus canis that is on
their trail. This is the real name Of the
common, cosmopolitan flea Of the dog
and cat Or. Howard finds that it is
not the human flea that causes so much
trCsIbie by infesting The dwelling houses
of the land but it is the common Or
garden flea that aff1icts the dog and cat.
Moreover, DR.. Howard finds it is not
even necessary to keep a dog or a cat in
order to get your house stocked I'D with
feas- OF course. the exposure to the
danger is greater if one has a cat or
dog around. But II appears that one or
two heas will stock a whole house
within brief time, such is the rapiditv
of multiplication.
The worst cases of infestation 70
ported TO the Bureau Of Entomology
The Washington times., 1909-02-19

!, affair ard was the recipient OF much
attention from those present
Available Cabinet timber was the sub
jeCt of a conference between Mr. Taft
and National Chairman Hitchcock, who
came TO Cincinnati from Chicago. Fol
lowing the conference, Mr.. Hitchcock
left for Washington. The selection Of
g Secretary Of the Treasury was gone
into at some length, but neither would
say who had been considered for this
portfolio. The name OF former Govern
or Myron T HeTTick has been suggest
ed, but friends of Mr. Taft say his
chances, are exceedingly slim.
It is admitted by M Taft that his
Cabinet is vet incomplete, and that he
is still seeking men 10 fiil the Treasury
and War portfolios. Among those men
toned for the Treas nv berth Is Frank
lin McEeagh. OF Chicago. a brother Of
Wayne McNeaSh. former Attorney Gen
eral.
Mr. Taft has consented TO meet the
Blaine Club al the White House. at 10
o clock on the morning of March s. The
Blaine Club, which represents the
George 3. Cox organization of CinCin-
natl, will go to Washington, 80 strong,
10 participate in the inaugural parade.
A place OF honor in the parade has
been awarded the Taft Citizens Club.
of Cincinnati. which was organized dur
ing the campaign to save Hamilton
county for Taft Mr.. Taft has tactiul-
~ given both organizations recognition
so that no strife may arise between
them.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
IRON NEW YORK
STATEN ISLAND MANIS
STRONG FOR COOPER
Had Been In a Precarious Condition
For long Time.

George W. Tucker, OF Granitevlle.
Staten Island, is among those who have
become strong believers in l. T Cooper
On Wednesday, when interviewed at
COOpeTs headquarters he said: "A
month ago I was a chronic dyspeptic.
caused by catarrh Of the stomach. Now
am we'll man.
Il came here a month ago, saw this
man Cooper got his New Discovery
medicine and started taking it. At that
time everything ate caused gas 70 form
in my stomach Immediately For an
hour OF so after meals 7 would be in
pain, which would not leave me alto
gether until nearly time for the next
meal. had to be extremely careful in
what I ate, as I could only digest the
simplest food Ny appetite was very
poor and I was nervous and III nOurish-
ed. due 10 the failure OF my food 10
digest properly I felt tired and run
down and lacked vitality. I did not
sleep well, only getting about four
hours sleep a night. and tossing about
even when asleep. I would wake in the
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
PRESIDENT REQUESTS
| MORE COMMISSION
Urges Some Plan to Pre-
serve Early Historical
Data.

Another commission is now proposed
in a report which the President ha-
lately transmitted to Congress. It is a
commission on national historical pub
locations.
The report which the President has
sent TO both Houses. but which has re-
ceived little attention. Is from the com
mittee on department methods, OF
which Comptroller Lawrence o. Muir
ray and Clifford Pinchot are members.
1t goes into great Detail on the docu-
mentary historical publications Of the
United States Government, the lack OF
any prOpc: system for caring for them
and publishing them, and the need for
such a system. \ general surrey Of
the field of United States history is
made. showing that many gaps are to
be found in the record, and that Gov
eminent action is needed to fill thos
gaps If the historians of the future are
10 be able properly 10 trace the course
Of events in this country.
In preparing their report the com
mittee on department methods ap-
pointed an assistant committee which
included a large number of the most
eminent historians Of the United States.
Charles Francis Adams, president Of the
Massachusetts Historical Society, was
the head of this assistant committee
Prof Charles NJ. Andrews Of Johns
Hopkins; Prof William A DunninE
Of Columbia; WoTthington 9. Ford, Of
the Library Of Congress: Prof Albert
Business Hart, of Harvard, and others
equally prominent, were en- this COM
,nittee-
one of the interesting phases Of the re-
port IS in The emphasis laid by the
committee on the serious situation OF
the Government IN respect to the stor-
age Of its records and papers.
The committee recommends the con-
structiOn Of a national archive house,
and that the earlier records and papers
Of the administrative departments
be stored in il, under modern and
scientific arrangements It is urged
that this be done as soon as possible.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
CONCESSION GRANTED
BY SPEAKER CANNON
"Uncle Joe Agrees to Cal
/ endar Day, Appeasing
( insurgents.

Speaker Cannon mas partially an
peased the House insurgents who have
been demanding a change in the rules.
by agreeing TO set aside one day each
week for the consideration Of calendar
bills.
This was one Of the concessions
Sought by the insurgents, twenty-nine
of whom recently introduced resolu-
ton calling for drastic changes in the
Speakers appointive power and the
selection Of the Committee ON Rules
Speaker Cannon voluntarily agreed to
q calendar day following an attack by
Representative Hubbard OF Iowa. and
The farewell speech of Uncle Pete"
Hepburn, who retires March 4. and who
scathingIy arraiSned the rules of the
House late yesterday afternoon. Mr.
Hepburn prefaCed his remarks by say
ing that he spoke with less timidity
than others might because ne would
not be a member of the next House.
Personally. he said he had nothing
fed this by saying that if the House
had to be ruled by a benevolent despot
he believed he would take the present
Speaker. Under the power given the
Speaker and gradually assumed 10y him,
however. he said. the representatives of
The people had practically been shOrn
Of their power, and had deliberately
turned it over to the REPRESENTATIVE
from the DauVille district of Illinois,
who was no more entitled TO il than
any other man on the floor
He said he expected no legislation at
This session or the next to remedy the
situation.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19

are usually those in which houses have
been temporarily unoccUpied in the sum
mer- Such houses in a rainy summer
become more or less damp, and as a
rule the customary sweeping OF floors
is interrupted, thus furnishing the con
ditions under which fieas readily propa-
gate
The eggs are deposited among the hairs
Of cats and dogs and numbers Of them
drop of when the animal lies down.
From these eggs hatch the larvae. which
are slender, minute, white. WOrmlize
creatures. They crawl rapidly. pene-
trate tire cracks Of the floors and live
there until fun grown. They quickly
develop, and DR.. Howard points out
that in " Washington in midsummer they
reach full growth IN a short time. 4
whole generation may develop in a fort
night.
1t will be recalled. though DR.. Howard
does not speak OF il, that but a few
years ago Washington had an unusually
severe epidemic Of fieas. Even the diplO-
mats and high officials were not i'm
mune from attack.
DR.. Howard alludes 10 the great hardi-
hood of the adult flea, who refuses to
be suppressed except BIZ most strenuous
measures. He sets forth a list of pre-
Yentives and remedies, and dispOses of
sOTrs CT the old-fashiOned ones.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19

morning just as worn out as when /
went 10 bed.
4 have been in this condition for a
long time and have tried in every way
70 find something that would help me
have been discouraged during the mast
year 20 such an extent that ] did not
believe / would ever be well again
started TO take this medicine with verv
little faith IN it. but I thought PERHAPS
II would do me some good for a while
az any rate It has done more for me
than ever hoped il would. 7 now have
q fne appetite and eat anything
choose. 1 have no longer any. -as in nv
stomach and I sleep well at night
have gained weight and strength. and
no !c:ISer have the dull, tired feeling
tfTt troubled me constantly for several
years. There is no question but that
Cooper has medicine that will work
wonders for stomach trouble. 1t is the
only thing I have found that heIDed
me IN the slightest"
COOper's New Discovery is now on
sale at leading druggists everywhere.
We VIII send to anyone upon request
Mr. COOper's booklet, in which he tells
the reason for most chronic ul-heaIth
The Cooper Medicine Co. DAYTON. o.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
u. A. R. ENCAMPMENT
TO END WITH DINNER
Reception rendered Tonight to
Commander From New Jersey.
Election Is Spirited

The encampment Of the Department
of the Potomac. @. a. r., will reassem-
bic tonight. At the opening session L
II. Holbrook, of Post No. ,, was elected
commander, and Henry A Johnson, Of
Post No. H. vice commander. At the
election Of the Woman's Relief Cops.
Mrs. Mary A. Dow was the successful
candidate for president. The long and
spirited contest for president prevented
the selection of the other officers of
the corps. They viii be voted for to-
night in G. a. +. Han.
A reception will be rendered 10y the
Department Of the Potomac tonight to
Commander H. VI. Nevins. of Red Bank
y. J., who is visiting the city with his
staff. The encampment will end tOmOr-
row night with a banquet at the Ar
hngton Hotel, at which COMMANDMENT
chief Holbrook and his staff viii be the
guests OF honor
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
TECHNOLOGY HEAD
GUEST AT DINNER
Massachusetts Institute Men At
tend Banquet and Hear
Speeches.

The Washington Society Of the
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
held its largest annual banquet last
night at Rauscher's, I'm honor Of Rich
ard G Maciaurin, the new president Of
the institute. He WIS the first
speaker
Other speakers were Elmer r.
Brown. United States Commissioner Of
Education, the Rev. Joseph Himmel.
president of Georgetown University.
TuliO LarrinaEa- resident commls-
siOner from Porto Rico. Dr. G. w
NeeGham, president Of George Wash
inGtOn University DR.. Robert $
Woodward. president Of the Carnegie
Institute, OF WashingtuG. and j. w
LitChfield, editor o. the Technology
Review.
Marshall G. Leighton. chief hydro
grapheT Of the United states CSeOlogf-
cal Survey, acted as toastmaster.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
PORTS KILLED SELF,
CORONER CERTIFIES

Coroner hewitt today issued a GER
tidcate of death by suicide in the case
Of George F Ports, thirty-eigEt years
old. Of 424 First street southeast who
ended his life by drinking car5Olic
acid at the home Of his mOther-in-lsw.
Mrs Sarah Webush. ass : street
southwest
Ports, il is said, had been separated
from his wife for several wee,s. and
was also respondent because OF i'll
health. After a long talk with Mrs.
the house, where he was found dying.
Funeral services viii be held at ,
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon Burial
will be in Cong TessiOnaI Cemetery
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
CARROLL INSTITUTE
PRAISED AT DINNER
Annual Banquet Opportunity TO
Refer TO Influence CathOli-
cism-Events in District.

The influence OF Catholicism in Amer
fca on the upbuilding Of citizenship, and
SITS past achievements and future hopes
were subjects of addresses and discus
siCns at the annual Carroll Institute
banquet last night.
The influence of the institute on the
civic and religious thought of the Capt
tai Tor nearly two score years was the
subject Of d talk by Father Thomas
+. Michigan, assistant pastor of St.
Patrick's Church.
Representa- tive Timothy T. Ansberry
of Ohio responded To HE toast, George
Washington" paying a high tribute to
the Father of his Country" Thomas
Mccall. delegate to Congress from Alas
ka, told of the immensely OF his Coun-
Try, its future. and the progress that
has been made In development. Other
speakers were Representative James w
Murphy Of Wisconsin. and Judge VIII
liam II. DeLacy, of the Juvenile Court
Music was furnished by the Elks quar-
tet, and the Carroll Institute orchestra.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
FIANCEE TAKES MONEY.

SOUTH BETHLEHEM, Pa, Feb. 10
The usual order Of things was reversed
today, when on the eve Of her marriage
10 Stephen Bukw{tz. Theresa Szwaruek
disappeared with $50 said TO have be-
lOnged 10 her fiapce.
The Washington times., 1909-02-19
POLICE CHIEF ROBBED.

ALTOONA, Pa. Feb. 19.-WhiIe Chief
OF Police Harry Funk. Of Greenwood,
near here. was nursing sick friend.
his home was entered by thieves, who
ransacked il, but took only a few trim
kets.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-27
NORTH

The cotton crop is doing we'll. The
hot weather was favorable. The plant
is we'll fruited and is still taking on
fruit. Prospects are fully as favorable
as last year.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-27

SURE CURE FOR o NJ
These stormy times: a Cy-
Policy with Will Peteet.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-27
MARATHON RACE
FOR pfIIA FAIR
list Of Prizes Approxlmdtiug $500 WIN
Be Awarded the Winners.

The Junior Marathon race, which will
be during the week of the Delta
Fair at Greenville, is now open for
entries.
Ever since the first mention OF this
race the interest Of the young men Of
Greenviile and surrounding country
has been aroused Parents and grown
folks have given it their hearty CON-
mendation and approval. Superinten-
dents of public schools and educators
are enthusiastic as to it's possibilities
for the promotion Of high-class athlet-
les throughout the entire state.
The race will be run under auspices of
the Delta Fair association during the
week of IL to Is, at the Delta Fair
grounds at G~reenville, Miss. The pro-
visions of entry are that the ace shall
be open to any young man who is an
amateur between the ages of fifteen and
twenty inclusive, and who resides in
the State of Mississippi. 1t will be
u under the sanction of the A.. A. U.
The Delta Fair association wants
young men from all over the state to
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-27
RfSORIfD 70 HA6URS
10 Nm IiIlE FROM GREENWOOD.
continued from page u

side being able to put across the
winning run. There we're some
moments that sent thrills of hore
and Encouragement down the backs
of the spectators, but nothing sub
stantial happened. Benham, bod
son, Mitchell, Allen and Nets got
the hits for Greenwood. Campbell
had IA put-outs at first. Gus Nc
Donald booted two at third, and
Dodson made one miscne at short.
I'hirty-eight men faced both pitch
ers. The winning run came. in the
ninth, when Dudley, who had al
ready gotten two hits, raped a hit
to deep center with Howse and Cox
on bases. It happened this way.
Green famed. Howse soaked on to
Metts, who craved this psychological
moment to ri Chappelle famed
the circumambient thrice. Cox sent
one to Mcdonald who fumbled. Then
Dudley sewed up the game. The
Corinth teams are the champions,
having demonstrated to outsiders,
with the addition of a twirling staff
composed of Chapelle and Suggs,
that they are the best. But as to
what they champion we will have a
few words to say in our next issue.
We still claim that we have the
strongest aggregation of indepen-
dent base ball tossers of any team
in the state, we having played the
team that has represented u all the
season. We are not sore. We are
happy over the showing we made
against Suggs and Chapelle. We
console ourselves with the fact that
Corinth had to invade the major
ranks to win from Us. Selah.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-27
Editor Visits Blq Fair.

The wonderful development Of the
Northwest il certainly astonishing"
said J. L Gillespie, editor Of the Green
weed Commonwealth. Of Greenwood,
Miss. yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Gilies
pie, who is executive committeeman of
the National Editorial Association and
commissioner Of Mississippi, has
just returned from q long trip TO the
great Northwest, where he visited
among other places Of interest the Al
aska-Yukon fair and male . flying trip
TO Alaska itself.
The Yukon fair il not the largest l
have seen," said Mr.. Gillespie, who,
owing to the fact that he has been at
tending fairs for the past many years,
is considered an authority, "but every
thing there is worth while. When you
go into an exhibit you are more than
rewarded, for everything is complete
and serves the purpose Of showing the
growth Of the region"
Mr.. Gillespie in addition to attending
the fair, visiting Alaska and several
other trips Of more or less imp ,rtance,
attended the national convention of
Eiks at Los Angeles and then partici-
pated in the meeting Of the National
Editorial Association which met at
Seatt!e.-COmmercial Appeal.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-27
SOUTH CAROLINA

Some shedding is complained of on
is doing well. 1t has made a good
growth and picking will not make much
Roadway for 10 days yet. Many CORE
spondents expect the yield to equal
last years.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-27

aend ia their entries now, md will
to all contestants . fair race
and all young mon who wish ia
take part that every entry will be thor
oughiy investigated TO preclude the
possibility Of any professionals
participating.
The race will be presided over by
competant judges drawn from MISSISSIPPI
pts most prominent citizens. This will
be- the first Junior Marathon that has
YER beer run in the state to the best
Of M knowledge, and it is the desire
OF the management to make this race
the most prominent athletic contest
in the history of the commonwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-27

The loose money that slips through
your hands amounts to . considerable
sum every year.. Why not start a saw
ings account and put your idle money
to some use ? We pay 4 per cent interest
on all money and receive deposits OF
SI.OO and up. Call to sec us.
BANK OF LEFLORE,
Greenwood, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-27
For Sale.

One high grade Wesser piano, also
bed room set, consisting of two beds,
five rockers, fine birdseye dresser and
kitchen utensils, not I'VE one year old.
Piano as good as new. Close price for
quick buyer. Call on Mrs. Konigsberg,
107 Market Street.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-27
Better Service from st. Louis,

Effective last Monday, the Y. 4 NJ. V
r. r has put on a through Merchandise
Car from st. Louis leaving hat city at
6:15 pm. arriving at Greenwood in
manifest train the second morning at :
o'clock. Car not to be opened en- route.
Your patronage solicited.
T. CANNON, Agent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-27
Estray Notice.

Taken up by Miller & Aron, in Green
wood, one black mare mule, about Is
hands high, and 10 years old.
Owner may have same returned by
proving claim and paying costs on
same and for publication of this notice.
D. P. MONTGOMERY, j.. P.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-08-27
Wanted.

To buy a second hand ice box suita-
BILE to cool coca cola and soda pop,
about 4x3 #. J.. I. FLANAGAN
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-14
EVER HAVE TIP
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-14
The Speakers Disgrace.

AZ the afternoon session Of the Pro-
hibition convention the delegates, among
whom the women greatly prodominated.
were extremely enthusiastic over the
cold water issues and every resolution
IN frtheranee Of the Prohibition cause
was upheld aggressively and unanimous
W
Toward the end Of the session the
speaker Of The day was announced, This
gentleman had recently returned from
abroad, where he had been recnperating
from his arduous work iii behalf of tenn
perance Smiliuulg acknowledging bis
tumultuous reception, this speaker at
lat once plunged into the pleasant events
oi his foreign trip.
Ia the midst of this interesting mar
ration q lady delegate from a rural dis
triet sprang to her feet, her eyes blaz-
ing.
q protest against such goings on as
tbisl" she cried. glarng al the narrator.
sits a shame lf'
~Sit downl"
"i.et him proceed
n won't sit downtH declared the irate
delegate, sending Il seornful glance at
her fellow members = say it's a shame
q disgrace and deplorable thing for
that man, who poses as an apostle Of
temperance and a hater Of ginshops, 70
stand up there and deliberately tell MS
that on his way across the Atlantic he
spent many delightful evenings in the
ships saloon! Brooklyn Life.