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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
DON'T SPEND NIGHT
DANCING, SAYS JUDGE
Girls Are Warned to Keep Better
Hours and Stay Awake
During Day.

Il am not surprised that so many Of
you spend the day sleeping at your
places Of employment" declared Judge
De Lacy, in the Juvenile Court today,
when CaIlie Phipps and Josephine john
son. two coIOred girls, were arraigned
charged with creating general rough
house" at o'clock in the morning while
both were attending a coloTed dance at
the True Refornaers' Hall. YOU spend
half the night at these parties, and
than it is no wonder that you are not
able to keep your eyes open the next
day"
Callie and Josephine attended a dance
given by the Sunny South Society and
all went wei until Cauie danced three
waltzes IN succession with Josephine's
gentleman friend. This Josephine re-
scented. and after Il few words light
occurred. IN which the guests partici-
pated. The arrival OF a policeman stop
ped the disturbance
The girls were dismissed by the court
with a warning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
TROOPS CD
TO REBELS TOWN
Revolving TribeSmen Have
Captured Ardebil-Mas-
Sacre Feared.

TEHERAN, Nov S.-Two thousand
soldiers were dispatched today to the
town of Ardebu, which, according to re-
ports 10 the government. has been cap
tured by revolving trfbesmen.
As the troops cannot reach Ardebil
within two weeks. it is feared BY the
authorities that the entire town will be
pillaged and the inhabitants massacred.
The sole defense Of the town is a force
of 20 Russian Cossaeks, who form the
guard of the Russian consulate. They
are known to be short of ammunition.
As Ardebil has many Russian resi-
dents the Russian government also has
ordered troops TO the spot to suppress
the outbreak which, IL is generally rec
ognized. is the beginning of a tribal
movement looking to the return to pow
er Of the deposed Shah, now a guest,
OF the Russian government at Odessa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
This Free Remedy
Helps SickIy Babies

Babies and children suffer mostly
from the stomach. There Is something
wrong with the milk or with the eggs
or with the minor articles Of food, for
il doesn't take much TO disturb child's
stomach. One thing the mother can
always be sure OF and that is that no
harm can come from giving a small
dose Of a mild laxative, for 1t is sure
TO be better of for 1t. You know your
own feeling Of lightness and ease when
that function has been performed, so
how much more important is it to the
child2
Watch carefully that your child does
not become constipated. for II II does
not have at least one or two movements
Of the bowels each day IL Is consti-
pated. From constipation comes head
ache. feeling Of oppression. bad
breadth, nausea, sour stomach, etc. In
these troubles you can obtain nothing
better than DR.. CaldweIl's Syrup Pep
sin. Give it in the small doses pre-
scTibed for children and watch the
sickly child become healthy and well,
full OF appetite and energy.
Mothers all over this country have
been using this remedy for a quarter
Of a century and many heads of fam
lilies like Mr. c. L Lynch. Of Billing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03

sley, Ala, and Mrs. Amanda Black, of
Laura, Ohio, would lot keep house
without it. They have long ago dis
car0ed tablets. pills, salts and such
things for the nilder, more gentle and
more effective Dr. CaldWell+s Syrup
Pepsin. which every member Of the
family, from the youngest 10 the Oldest
can use with safety II is IN the homes
of more families today thar any other
laxative, but If you have never used II
Or, Caldwell urges YOU 70 send him your
name and address and ne viii send you
a sample bottle free Of charge. If its
use convinces you that II Is the remedy
YOU have been looking for then buy
It in the regular way Of your druggist
at fifty cents or one dollar a bottle
just as so many others are doing.
DR.. Caldwell personally viii be plea sed
TO give yttu any medical advice you may
desire for yourself or family pertaining
TO the stomach, liver or bowels abso-
lutely free of charge. Explain your
case in letter and he viii reply to you
in detail. For the free sample simply
send your name and address on a pos
tai card or otherwise. For either re-
quest the doctors address is DR.. ". 3.
Caldwell. R-52S Caldwell building, Mon
tlcello, Ill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
DAUGHTERS HONOR
MRS. ]. E. MULCARE

A handsomely engraved silver ice
cream spoon has beea presented to Mrs.
J. +. Mulcars, retiring president of the
Robert F. Lee Chapter. of Daughters of
the Confederacy. The new officers
chosen to serve the chapter during the
next year include:
Mrs. Mary /. Wheatley. president;
Mrs @. W Wrenn, first vice president
Mrs. Bell 9. Riley, second vice presi-
dent. Miss Margaret Y. McCabe,- record
ing secretary: Miss Julia KinsoIving.
corresponding secretary; Mrs. G. ). I.er-
rich. treasurer; Mrs. Babcock, historian.
Mrs Albert 5. Carter. custodian
Mrs EnGenia Zee RaIlins. parliament
tartan, and Mrs. George IantOn Nor
gan, chaplain
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
WILL TEST TRUTH
OF SPIRITS WORD
Men Arrested on Alleged Tip
From Victims Ghost to Re
Tried Today.

BOSTON. Nov. 3.-Arrested through
an alleged tip from the spirit world,
Peter Delorey and James Mantir were
placed on trial today, charged vita the
murder OF Annie Mullins on March Is.
1908.
Mantir and Delorey were arrested last
April. more than a year after the muir
der occurred,
The tip which led to the arrest was
furnished by Mrs. Elizabeth Delorey, Of
Bnlerica, Delorey's aunt She declared
the spirit OF the murdered girl appeared
10 her and urged her to denOunce the
murderers. The police alIege Delorey
confessed that he and Mantir met An
ME Mullins, who was employed in the
family of a Harvard professor and
that Mantir cut her throat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
LINCOLN PARK FOLK
FOR AVIATION MEET

Members CT tho Lincoln Park Citi-
zens' Association viii make house-to-
house canvass in their section Of the
city to get signers TO a petition to Con-
gress for the reclamation of the Ana
costa fats.
This was decided at the monthly meet
ing Of tho association last night A
resolution was adopted to aid the eff
forts Of yhe WsshingS Baltimore avia-
ton meet for this city Madison Davis
OF station 3, was unanimously Endorsed
by the association for Postmaster OF
Washington, to succeed the late Benja-
min F. Barnes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
HOPING TO DECREASE
DEATH AMONG BABIES
Chief of Vital Statistics of Census Bureeu Thinks Prompt
Registration of All Births Would Accomplish
Desired Results in Improving Conditions.

That from 10000 to 2OO.6lA babies un-
der five years die annually In the United
states from preventable causes. is the
statement made by DR. Cressy +. Will
bur. chief statistician for vital statistics
Of the Census Bureau
For the accomplishment of effective
preventive work in this direction. DIT,
Wilbur holds that the prompt registra-
ton of all births and the more careful
and precise statement Of causes Of
death by physicians are essential
More than 0ne-eighth of a million
babies under one year of age, and fully
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
OCAMPO is CHOSEN
BY MANILA VOTERS

A cable dispatch from Manila this
morning announces the election of Senior
Pablo Ocampo y Leon as delegate 10
the insular assembly from the south dis
tIict Of Manila. Senior OcampO was for
merly the national delegate from the
Philippines TO Congress. aud has many
friends in Washington. The south dis
trict Of Manila is the section in which
most Of the American residents OF the
city reside. The Americans are not in
the majority. but at the polls they hold
the balance Of power. As tAere We're a
number Of candidates for the assembly
in the held il is believed that the
American voters supported OcampO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03

100000 children under five years of age
died among about One-half of the total
population of the Unite Estates in the
year mentioned.
It is considered probable that fully
a0O,0O0 more died in those cities and
states not included in the Census Bureau
death registration area. In this connec-
ton Or. Wilbur quotes Prof. Irving
Fishers conclusion that Of all the dis
eases of infancy, having the median age
one year. A per cent may be prevented
and that OF the diseases of childhood
having median age two 10 eight years,
81 pei. cent may be prevented.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
LORD NORTHCLIFFE
INSPECTS BUSINESS

ST. JOHNS. \. F., Nov. 2.-Lord
Northcliffe. who has been spending a
month in Newfoundland inspecting the
Industrial prospects of this colony. left
here today for Canada, accompanied by
Lady NorthCliffe lie will visit Mon
treal and Ottawa. delivering an address
before the Canadian clubs in the latter
city Thence he viii go 70 New York.
and Will sail from that city on Novcm-
Der IS for London.
He expressed himself as DESTROYS of
reaching home in time to take part in
the expected general elections. IN Janu-
arV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
SECRET ORDER BRAND
UPON YOUTHS FACES
Initiation Into Ranks of "Kiyis'
DiSfgures a Dozen

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j., Nov a.
Forced TO carry for weeks = brand
made on their foreheads with nitrate Of
silver during their initiation into the
ranks Of the -'Kiyis," a secret organ
ization Of the Morris Guards, Of this
city. half a dozen plucky you his have
been made objects of genera interest
throughout the resort since the initia-
ton ceremonies a few nights ago.
Fond mothers of the youths have
protested at the marking OF their Of
spring. and the branding may result in
a social row.
So far no protest. has been made by
the victims of the branding, who are
J. Hancock Shinn, Albert 7. Casey,
Carlton Adams. Fred Hickman. Joseph
HoOt. and Warner Lindsey, all prOmi-
nent socially.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
WOMAN WILL BUILD
HER OWN RAILROAD

CHICAGO, Nov 3.-Miss Frances
Storrs, Of Dimmitt. Tex, is going to
build a railroad II she cannot find any
one else to do it.
She called at President Ripley's office
TO see if the Santa Fe wouiu operate a
line sixty-five miles long, connecting
with its line IN Lovett county, provided
she would build il. Eventually she
means 70 have the road extended TO the
Gulf if the santa Fe does not extend
its lines from the Panhandle TO the
CsuIf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
SUICIDE OF WIFE
CONCEALED BY Jap

BELLINGHAM, Wash, Nov. 3.-Be-
cause his wife killed herself by hanging.
instead az committing harakiri. Ume-
kichi Mitsu. a wealthy Japanese. faced
a murder charge. but has been released
after a verdict Of suicide by a coroner s
jury.
Mitsu testified he had concealed the
suicide TO prevent the disgrace which
must fail on his sons in japan should
il be learned the woman hanged herself
instead of adopting the japanese meth
cd
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
SONGS IN GAELIC
TO BE A FEATURE

The singing II The Wearing OF the
Green in Gaelic Is to be feature of
the monthly meeting Of the Gaelic
League in The future. The singing Of
the irish melody made such a hit at
the meeting of the league held last
evening that it will be made a regular
custom
Or. jeffrey c. O'Connen addressed the
lea quo on the Celtic language
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
MEN
DISCUSS DISEASES

At a meeting last night Of the Wash
inglon Veterinary Association Of the
United states College of Veterinary Sur
geons. several interesting Papers were
read and discussed. 'Peritolitis" was
discussed by G. F. Campbell, "Surra, +"
by J. T. Cotter; 1.-THE Percheron Horse, .
By T. Casserly, and "Snclter for Cattle, -
hN Z z Davis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
SAN DIEGO RAISES
$1,000, 900 FOR A FAIR
Panama Exposition Will Be Held
in Southern California

SAN DIEGO. Cal. Nov. AT a meet
ing % the Panama-California Exposition
directors today. It was decided to raise
81, 600 as the nucleus of fun6 1r the
exposition 10 celebrate the opening Of
the canal IT. 1915. Stock subscriptions to
that amount win be sold in San Diego
county.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
ACTOR BREAKS ARM.

CHICAGO, Nov. 3.-Frank A Lyon,
a veteran actor, whose home is in New
Jersey. was struck by al automobile
here yesterday. His arm was broken.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-03
ASTOR'S YACHT IN JAMAICA.

KINGSTON. Jamaica. Nov. 3.-The
steam yacht Nourmahai, with its owner,
John Jacob Astor, and party on board,
arrived here this morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-10
Wood choppina as a Sport.

In Tasmania is to be found q ma
tional pastime that Is special and
particular to that state alone-the
sport of wood chopping. At Hobart
and Launceston they have their turf
meetings. their cricket. football golf,
cycling. and SO forth. but TO q wood
chopping contest people VIII mock
from far and nesr-men. women and
chii6ren-and watch the AZ wieiders
hevfng away at huge blocks Of tim
Der as IL life and reputatiS depended
upon the issue. Thud. thud. thud 50
the axes, and the spiinters ny In all
directions. the judges calmly sitting
near taking note Of the strokes. the
spectators cheering the competitors
from time to time as frantically as II
they were race horses. To be q wood
chopping champion means something
to q man in Tasmania
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-10

fixed by mucilage at back; then g
piece of sateen also fixed by mucilage
makes all neat behind. The sides are
covered On one side with silk. ar
ranged In three parts. but instead of
the sateen back. handsome piece OF
brocade or embroidered silk is
stretched over thin card cut to size;
this is fixed by mucilage. The two
sides are then fixed to the center by
q strip OF ribbon about three-quarters
of an inch wide, which forms hinge,
so that this side may be closed like
doors, thus preserving the photos
from the light; the edge OF the doors
may be finished by pretty fancy
gimp or galloon-
Sew two rings on the back Of the
center scallop; 1T may then be hung
on the wall IL desired; or 1t Will stand
ON q table If the sides are fixed at
Just the correct angle.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-10
ONLY USED SAFETY MATCHES.
Tender.hssrted Man Explains Why
He Has Given Up the
Other Kind.

T never carry any but safety
matches" said the orator in the red.
white and blue vest. ITS a matter OF
conscience with me-"
why so?" inquired the drum ma
1or.
Because" said the orator, when
the world uses safety matches exclus-
lively, phossy jaw will disappear. You
know what phossy jaw is? It's the rot
ting away Of the jawbone. as horrible
an Ill az leprosy. that is contracted BY
the workers-poor duffers-in fac
tories where strike-anywhere matches
are made. Phossy jaw comes from
white phosphorus. White phosphor-
US is the base OF strike-anywhere
matches. but In safeties there's not q
grain of 1t, and SO In safety-matc fac
tories phossy Jaw is unknown.
1T always seems to me-" concluded
the orator, when I scratch strike
anywhere match. that ! am helping
to give some poor girl or boy worker
phossy Jaw. But when scratch a
safety, then feel like Flexner in his
Rockefeller institute or Metchniko1 In
his laboratory am helping to rid
the vorid Of disease"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-10
lust A MATTER OF INQUIRY.
Why Should People Entertain or Be
Entertained When II 0lses
Them No pleasuref

an q periodical the other day" says
the amateur philosopher Of the Provt
dence Tribune. Il ran access a picture
OF what had evidently been a musical
entertainment or musicale took II
to have been a musicale for choice.
The fiddlers had gone and SO had
the soloist OF soloists and guests
There remained In the foreground the
deserted room and a waste OF empty
chairs. along with the open grand
piano.
The hosts head was resting on his
arms On q table: the hostess had re-
moved her shoes and was ON me verge
of collapse. In the background but
Ter was looking on comnliseratingly.
Now, there's a good deal Of that
sort of thing first and last the country
over. II was true to life. but never
could understand II. That is. nobody
has ever explained to me why people
who don't enjoy entertaining or being
entertained persist in making martyrs
of themselves: why anybody does
something for pleasure that inyari-
ably gives painy
"A person who puts himself out and
wears himself out In the line OF duty
is comprehensive. but why you
should sacrifice yourself when you're
pretending to be looking for fun is
beyond me.
The woman who said that her idea
OF perfect life from the social point
Of view would be to be asked every
where and to go nowhere doubt
less expressed the sentiment OF thou
sands. but why go anywhere II you
feel that Way
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-10
IS NEED FOR DEFINITE RULE.
Writer In Womzn's Publication De-
p.orss Custom Of indlserlminsts
Gift Giving.

Just how much are the parents re-
ang OF presents between boys and
sirls? OF course. certain rules OF Ell
Quette obtain In certain classes Of
society. but there is = macs outside.
IN the country and small towns. who
are not governed by the rules laid
down By Madam Grundy. There seems
20 be 8 tendency toward expensive
gifts among the young people Of to-
day. should n young girl be allowed
by her parents 10 accept gifts other
than candy. flowers. music and books
from her boy friendsg The question
often comes up In the homes when
some boy. all In good faith. gives the
gsrl friend a BIT OF expensive Jewel
~. Some mothers, at once. compel
the girl to return the gift and that
ends the friendship and causes an en-
barrassing situation. OF course. there
are girls, without conscience or that
innate refinement which every good
wholesome girl possesses. who just
70 with q boy for the sake Of the
gifts lavished upon her
Now. does the responsibility OF In
discriminate giving rest with the
parents Of the boy or the girl? II the
boy was trained by his mother not TO
otter expensive presents TO the girls
until Miss Right comes along. II
would save many a heartache. II the
girl has been properly instructed.
could not abe. In en- unobtrusiye way.
give the boy 20 understand that such
gifts we're not desirable? indiserim-
mate giving between boys and girls
often causes an innocent friendship 10
degenerate into mawkish sentimental
ism.-The Housekeeper.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-10
How to .neIose q Stamp.

There's only one decent way to In
close a stamp for reply" said the
head OF large business. and that is
to use one OF the stamps from the out
side rows of q sheet with q blank mar
gin that can be stuck upon the letter
and leaves the stamp ready for use.
Any other way either loses the stamp
or else spells 1t for use. But found
to-day trick that Is pretty good.
Most people inclose the stamp by
sticking !: down at one corner. and
then you have to paste that corner
down when you use the stamp. The
new trick is to wet the stamp In q
little space In the center and stick IL
there. It paIls on easily. yet when
you use the stamp all the edges have
gum enough to stick-"-Tsrm Ma
chfnery.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-10
Embarrassed Mules.

One OF the humorous passages In
Mark Twain's "A Connecticut Yam
kee at King Artbur's Court" relates
how a party OF travellers. composed OF
ladies' and gentlemen. were telling
funny stories and how the Yankee
was able to trace the progress OF the
joke down the cavalcade by the way
the. mules blushed. The idea of a
mule blushing atanything. even the Ss-
lone dance. In these times Is OF course
preposterous. The embarrassment Of
those early mules was fitting rebuke
to the ladies aboard the mules. for
we are led to infer that the ladies
didn't blush.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-10
Economy Hint.

BY holding spoiled negatives under
the hot water faucet the gelatin Is
removed and a nice piece OF glass
obtained.
With a ten-cent piece Of passepar-
touting tape and a quantity OF glass
in different sizes to choose between
it is possible to frame pictures from
magazines for dens and nurseries al
most without expense.
Spoiled negatives are frequently
thrown away as worthless which could
be washed clean in FIVE minutes and
put to good use. The glass which
comes on both sides of honey cases In
different sizes can also be- removed,
cleaned and used for picture making.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-10
XarsztIle pestlnf.

A man becomes q fan and soon loses
his hearth and home. Another yesrns
to shreae OF this mortal coil and gets
hsckee into . prison cell By hts hasty
fstaer. Another learns to his surprise.
q thousands have learned before him
IN various ways. that there are all
kinds Of ursuspected dangers In sit-
ting on q sofs With q young woman
A vffs may spring q divorce. Q father
may take Q sudden notion TO kick OF
spans, and lightning may ysnk an In
nocent young man away from his girl
ana make beats IN the ceiling With
him. Destiny L. . surprisingly versa
tile thing. with a million and one ways
Of knocking human plans gslley-vest
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-10
FACTS ABOUT MOTHER EARTH.
Points Of Interest Concerning This
Wonderful Globe, as vouched
for by Scientists.

Our dear old earth which seems
immovable and solid as we go about
Ger daily work Or travel over its fur
rowed surface. Is yet spinning. and
rolling. and swaying in compiler but
orderly motion. Its axial rotation
gives US day and night. Its circuit
round the sun brings the seasons and
the year. The circling OF the poles
produces the procession OF the eQui-
noxes. The planets perturb In its
courses. The plain of its orbit sways
up and down, and its perihelion is
slowly shifted. The moon swings 1t
around a center of gravity common
to both, while the sun and all our sys-
TEN speeds onward to some far distant
goal And II the bright star In the
Taurus is the central point round
which this vast orbit sweeps then Al
cyona Is the center Of the universe
for us.
AS far as astronomers can Judge
this motion through the vast abyss OF
intersteiier space is at the rate OF
about million miles a day. and II Is
In the direction OF the constellation
Hercules. The motion through space
Is believed to be away from Argus
and toward Hercules. Some have
thought that Aicyona in the Pleiades
Is somewhere near the center Of the
vast circuit swept over by the sun
and his attendant worlds. II this Is
true. that beautiful star as 1t silently
wrinkles In the constellation Taurus
becomes OF surprising interest to
mankind.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-10
Flowers Without Foliage.

One Of the most extraordinary now
ers In cultivation Is Halls amaryllis,
which revsrses the order OF nature by
blooming in midsummer without any
foliage. Ordinary bulbs bloom In
spring and rest IN summer. but Halls
smaryllis suddenly appears ont o. the
bare ground during the dry season.
This extraordinary Plant has fra
grant. rosy lilac flowers which are
banded with yellow. In the spring
the leaves make their growth. die
down. and after long interval Of
rest the flower stalks appear with the
strange effect here described--Gar-
den Magazine
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-08-10
The New Bzrestc.

The nev comb that goes around the
back OF the hair makes side combs
unnecessary. II Ia shaped like a bar
cite. and gives the appearance Of one
IN the hair. but u has short, firm
teeth that hold u in place.
Il goes almost around the Psyche
or the heavy plaits that women wear
AZ the lower part Of The head II
reaches well up above the esrs and
holds the entire couture IA place.
In the evening q is rather ornamen-
tsl when made OF rhinesto1es Or c.
agree gold or any setting Of SENT
precious stones