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The Washington herald., 1910-06-03
Read carefully and memorize these club features

Is-This club is 10 be composed Of 100
members only.
2-The value OF the "AufO-Grand"
Machine II $500.
8-The price 60 club members il
$500.
4-The terms are s2-oO down when
you Join thereafter s1.O0 d week.
6.-The machine will be delivered at
once, or later, as you wish
Club members have choice, remem-
Der, OF Mahogany, Ash, Birds
eye Maple, Golden Ok, Mission
Oak. Birch woodwork. or you
may have the sewing chair Free
with the Golden Oak machine.
THE "AutO-Grand" machine Is
guaranteed without reserve for
10 years.
S,-If In 80 days II does not prove 90
be everything you expected, you
have the privilege of exchanging
IL without one penny'z loss. We
sell all makes OF sewing ma
chimes
The Washington herald., 1910-06-03
FROM WOMAN'S
POINT OF VIEW

The public ia waking to the need OF do
ing something to alleviate dog misery
in hot weather. For years have
deaf ears. apparently. since about every
thing except easy access 20 drinking
water has been done TO stamp out rabies.
A big Western city has begun this sea-
sons campaign with a thousand drink
ing cups for dogs. placed m various
parts of the city, and we can reasonably
expect the good example to be followed.
It was a mistake TO make no provision
for dogs when drinking fountains were
planned. The extra expense would not
have been worth mentioning and a good
deal OF trouble might have been pre-
vented. Anybody familiar with dog ma
ture knows that water is moro import
ant to the animals than food. After eat
ing. after exertion Of any kind. dogs re-
Quire water. and only extreme good ma
ture is proof against the misery of be-
ing deprived Of It. AS we know dog
nature we find the same unevenness that
crops out in human nature. and II 1t is
dangerous It must receive intelligent at
tention.
Where did we get our idea that domes-
tic animals did not require waterT
My cats drink freely from the water pan
supplied for the dog, and my next neigh
Dor provides water for the squirrels
which inhabit her trees. Modern science
declares for water for infants. and IN
less humanity looks after such needs
there is bound TO be suffering and bad
effects. We know that madness among
dogs Is common, and it is beginning 10
show lively symptoms in the cat tribe.
Water may not be a curs-all. but It
as much credit IS IL deserves.
I am convinced that we know little or
nothing OF the virtues OF pure drinking
water. A French maid. recently engaged
by q family In this city, has revolution
lied the habits OF the place by preaching
the value OF drinking often. She is the
embodiment OF health, and n accustomed
to drinking six glasses of filtered water
each day, and the members Of the family
which she serves are trying to follow her
good example.
The treatment is so simple that one
hardly expects it TO become general.
yet It will surely keep a host OF small
ailments at bay. It cleanses the stomach,
clears the complexion and decreases the
necessary supply of food. II keeps the
body from drying UP. as bodies have a
tendency 10 do with the enoroaching
years The state OF the mind depends
largely upon the condition Of the body,
depends especially upon the working con-
dition OF the digestive apparatus. Mil
lions of dollars go into medicines each
year. and emily q part of them are actu-
ally needed. Is not this a place where
the pruning knife of economy might be
used to advantage?
PFTTyFY RRADFFN
The Washington herald., 1910-06-03

curtain. Where it is out OF the question
to secure a design of merit copy the old
walls Of Troy or a row OF straight lines.
but insist upon the best of It's kind. re-
garding even the extreme of simplicity
as art.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-03

chintz has become more than ever
fashionable for the country home. and Is
considered altogether correct for small
furnishings and upholstery. even In the
receptIon-room-
The Washington herald., 1910-06-03
Cut on the Bias.

Old bias band trimming has been
revived and is seen on Bingham, on silk
and on cloth. Some OF the very latest
blaek-and-white striped cloths in Paris
are simply trimmed with the same ma
terial cut on the bias and stitched in the
good, old-fashioned way.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-03

e.-sewtng lessons Will be given Free 5
10 ali club members.
1o.--If you wish 10 pay mere than sI.OO
a week you are privileged 80 do
I1.-CustOmers having accounts with
can Join club and have the
machine charged, If preferred
12.--S4S.00 includes all accessories and
regular attachments that go vita
this machine and there arc no
extra charges of any kind.
I3.-Free delivery Will be made to club
members anywhere. Write
telephone your order.
We cannot foresee how long It will
take 10 ali this club. The safest plan
is for you 10
JOIN AT ONCE.
The Washington times., 1910-03-19
NEWARK ALSO HAS TROUBLE
WITH THE BOOK AGENT.

"Touchin' on and appertainin' to''
the alleged interference Of book agents
in the school board disagreement. the
Newark N. j. Star shows thai other
cities note the same pestiferOus activ-
ity. Protesting against going back to
The old plan of electing members of the
board, the paper says:
The hand of the school book agent
may be seen in that part OF the New
ark charter bill introduced in the
house of assembly on Monday night
reIstinE to the school board. For
many years the board was elective,
and the elective board was prolific Of
scandals. 1t mismanaged the schools,
wasted or misappropriated a vast
amount of the appropriations, made
con tracts that could not bear close
examination, and committees Of the
board had close and confidential rela-
tiOnS with the agents Of the pub
fishers OF school textbooks and other
supplies
The Star says that the only reason
for a change in the method of choosing
the board is that the school text book
man wants a school book committee
TO work upon for contracts"
These gentry seem to have a wide
reach.
The Washington times., 1910-03-19
CARTER IN FAVOR
Of RETROCESSION
Senator and Former Com
missioner Macfarland In
dorse Plan Proposed.

Former Commissioner II. 2. F. Mac.
farland and Senator Thomas H. Carter
are among those who have expressed
their approval Of the movement to bring
about the retrocessicn Of that part OF
Virginia which formerly belonged TO the
District
AT u reception given last Z light by the
BrightWood Citizens Association IN
honor Of Mr.. Macfarland. the speakers
were Senator Carter. Mr.. Macfarland.
judge Charles Nichol. of Virginia. and
President Louis p Shoemaker. Of the
association.
In his speech Mr. Macfa-land touched
upon the need Of District improvements,
among which he mentioned the pro-
vision OF an adequate park system, the
improvement of AnacOstla basin. OF
ROCK Greek Valley, and the redemption
OF land south Of Pennsylvania avenue
Tor public buildings and parks. The
plan Tor forming a federation Of the
various citizens associations which ex-
Isl was indOrsed by Senator Carter
Judge Nichol declared that the people
OF virginia are opposed 10 returning TO
the Federal Government that part Of the
state which formerly belonged TO the
District
The Washington times., 1910-03-19
PRACTICE SQUADRON =
LIST ANNOUNCED
Naval Academy Officers
Named to Serve In
Summer Drill.

annapolis, Nd. March l9-The
following is the list # officers alta he'd
10 the Naval Academy who will serve
on the practice squadron of The MID
shipmen for the summer OF 1910:
Commander G. K Clark squadron
commander; Lieut. COmdr. .. r. Priu-
gle. aide
L. S. S. Iowa Chagshipl-
W. H G. Bullard, commanding: lieu
tenant commanders, J. =. Hines, G. X
Gelm, A ". Hines, lieutenants + b
Fenner, J. J. Hannigan. r. p. Svars,
Clifford Darst, l. =. POrterfieId. f p
Finney. W J. Giles.
United States steamship Indiana
Commander II. II. Durell. commanding
Lieutenant Commander NJ. F. Trench
LeUtenalts ". q. Briggs, f. f. Scran-
ton, G. ". Cole, +. <. Martin. Wallace
BerthOlf. o. c Dowliug. W. D. Pules-
ton. ". w Smith. l. n. Lacey.
United States steamship MasSachu-
setts-COmmander c. Is. Britain, com
manding; Lieutenant Commanders Z.
T. Pollock. + p. Jessup; Lieuts. W.
r. Sayles, jr., +. 3. Larimer, F W
Sterling, r. f. Pope, J. P Lannon,
c. w. Ear.y, J. A Campbell, Il. d.
Cook Passed Assistant Surgeon W. Il
The cruise this summer will be in
foreign waters, the first time for many
years.
The Washington times., 1910-03-19
TIE BaLoonfng Pigs

After trying 20 buy pork chop for
dinner man o.. go 10 an automobile
show and never vince. Everything else
looks cheap after that.-Omaha Bee.
AS eggs are coming down, % Is
going up, and thus the price le of
ham and will be maintained-as long
as the people will stand it--AIbany
Evering Journal.
At the present price Of hogs. one
could cause a good deal of envy by
driving a pair to a carriage-if he
could get the hOEs--DaytOn News
If the price keeps up IT viii be the
hand that feeds the piggies is the hand
that rules the world.-Memphis CONNER
cial Appeal
The highest price paid for hogs in
forty years was paid I'm Chicago the
other day. Who double-crossed that
meat tstrike?-Wnkesbarr Leader.
The Washington times., 1910-03-19
DENIES KNOWLEDGE
OF ANY MARRIAGE

ST. LOUIS. March 1s.-CharIes r
Drummond, member Of q millionaire
family OF ST Louis has declared on
oath that he has no recollection OF be-
ing married 10 Charlotte J. Bente at
Clayton at midnight on January -
1910. four weeks after his divorce
from mis- first wife. Drummond
pleaded that his EsUbcOnscious self"
was in control af him. and that his
real self was unaware OF his act.
The statement was made in his
testimony against his first wife. Mrs
M2ude Ringen DrummOnd. whom he
accuses Of contempt OF court in re
fusing to allow him 70 visit their
three children
The Washington times., 1910-03-19
GETS LETTER WIFE
WROTE YEARS AGO
Civil War Veteran Reads of
His Babies In
'62.

DUNKIRK, y. Z, March Blew =
Persons. eighty, Of Dunkirk. received
letter written 10 MIN November 2
1862, by his wife, Armenia Persons, who
with their four little children was living
on farm at Arkwright Center, y. Y.
while he, soldier Of Company F, l54th
Regiment, New York V5.unteers, in the
civil war. lay IN in a ~egimentsI hos
pitsl near Washington
The apparent reason for the DELAY in
his receiving the letter is that Il was
delivered 70 his brother, Lester c. Per
sons, who was IN in another regimental
hospital and whose initials we're the
same They did not meet for three
months. and Lester c. must have for
gotten the letter Lester c. Persons
,lec recently. and relatives found the
letter among his papers.
Mrs. Armenia Persons. who wrote the
.eJter, died fifteen years ago. and like
a voice from the dead comes the loving
nOmelike letter which has priceless
value 70 Mr. Persons. She wrote OF
her little Albert. Eva, Mary, and Alice.
that they were well and had been put 70
bed while she wrote, and she told OF
llelr child-talk-of their soldier father.
ana Of Baby AliceSearning to walk. OF
IN ,.ompleSec Allegations and repairs
On lne mouse, .,slasltJcd before ne left
me excitement over the aDDTOa ching
electiOnu. the hope Of his soon and safe
return the Kindness OF the neirhborS
Vhlcn had not allowed her and her I-rla
ones 10 stay any night alone. the wiurrv
weather which had already set in, snow
having fallen two days. ana being very
deep.
M Persons came home after two
years on account Of III health The lit
tie children, now all married and having
children and grandchildren. are DR. AZ
bert r. Persons. Of Buffalo: Mrs. ID. r.
Gurney, Of Dunki-k: Mrs r Marion
banks. Of Ellington, Mrs Edgar
Iowne. OF Arkwri<ht. Nettie, now Mrs
Edgar Weller, OF DUnkirk. was born
after the war
The Washington times., 1910-03-19
SHOULD GALL THE MEN
HIGHER UP.

If the Senate Cost of Living Com
mittee actually wants he facts as to
the so-called Beef trusts domination
of the market, it seems in order that
they should call the big men higher
up" to Washington. They should put
them on oath, as he committee
has put its corner grocery store
merchants and It's city market butch
ers. They should then put the men
who control the destinies OF the great
packing houses on record If there is
an agreement or combination, OF even
understanding, as TO the control of con-
suming prices of beef, by the big
packers, the committee should invite
these packers to affirm or deny its
existence.
The probe into high prices has pro-
gressed for two weeks, and public in
terest has followed the committees ef-
forts to get results. 1t has been learned
that meat prices are alarmingly higher
now than they were FIVE, ten, or fifteen
years ago. This everybody knew. II
has been aseertained that prices will
no doubt reach a higher level within
another year. This everybody sus-
pected. Many details of conducting
meat shops, green grocery houses, and
cold storages have been determined.
All this has been more OF less interest
ing, but not productive of comforting
conclusions.
What the people want to know is
why prices have so advanced that COM
mon articles of diet have become actual
luxuries. They want to know causes.
They want to fix the responsibility for
high prices. They want to know if they
may hope for relief. If conditions are
unnatural and are not the result of
laws of supply and demand. the people
want to know it. If the trusts or the
tariff. or any other artificial cause.
makes 1t cost more to live. they want
that fact established. too The big
packers. it would seem, will prove
valuable witnesses.
The Washington times., 1910-03-19
INSPIRATION FOR ALL, WERE
1T ONLY TRUE.

From France, the land of champaign
and sham, there comes a story which
must mean that henceforward the prog
ress OF civilization will 60 on in leaps
and bounds. Tt is that Prof. Cerebotani.
priest, invented a pocket wireless
telegraph outfit, not much larger than
card ease, because Paris newspaper
had enormously attributed TO him such
an invention, and had refused 10 print
his modest denial of having achieved
such a feat
When his denial went imprinted, the
priest. in the interests of truth. fig
ured that the only thing for him to do
was to make good" This he did. and
the wonderful wireless pocket appa-
Istus is now a reality.
What an example this Isl It is an
epoch making rrecedent. Hereafter
any man can do anything attributed to
him in the newspapers. And what a
prospect this new order of things
b'ings TO viewl
tong on this theory. vnicil the
French priest has demonst ated to be
practicable. DIR. Cook viii yet discover
the North Pole. and William Jennings
Bryan viii not want another Presi-
Dental nomination. Jim Jeffries viii
heat the tar" out of Jack Johnson.
and Uncle Joe" will not try 20 throw
himself longer upon the House as its
Speaker.
Urged by the newspapers, the high
cost of living will drop like sho5, ami
morality in politics will soar like a
balloon. Spurred to action by the pen
Of journalists. race horses viii not allow
themselves to be raced for money.
Needing the call of the pubTc's opinion.
the dove of harmony will conquer the
House of Representatives
Nay more. the Washington baseball
team will lead the league in batting.
and viii come marching home with the
pennsnt swinging from It's triumphant
shoulders. The Fairgrounds will have
more money given them by Congress
than they can possibly use. Mr.. Roose-
welt will rehabilitate the Republican
machine of New York State and other
States
All viii be merry as marriage bell.
Failure is kicked out of the back door.
and through the window comes an un-
The Washington times., 1910-03-19
q. r. on His 9raVsLs

According 10 the inhabitants Of the
African jungle, the comet has been ana
weut.-MilwsIke Journal
idr. Roosevelt's latest instalment Of
his travelosues IS entitled "Trekxine
Through the Thirst to Sotik2" Is So
Tx in Alabama or Georgia a2-CumberIand
Ti'nes.
lake No. in Africa. VIII find Mr..
Roosevelt a decidedly affirmative propo-
sition--Nashvine Banner.
Paris is preparing for a fete for Citi-
zen Roosevelt. Paris has always been
kindly disposed toward Tartarin.-
Rochester Post-Express.
While Roosevelt is delionizing Africa
London Is lionlzlng his former running
mate.-Harrisburg Telegraph
It's not A least bit Of use in the world
for NesuviUs 10 begin spouting again.
just at the time Bwana Tumbo is head
ed for EurOpe.-Savannah News
There seems to be no doubt that AIr
Roosevelt will be numerously and noisiIv
met--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Roosevelt in Europe viii give an exhf-
bitiou Ct how a bull can wander about
in china shop without breaking a
single Sevres vase.-Cleveland Leader.
The Washington times., 1910-03-19
JOHN REDMOND'S FAITH IN
IRELAND'S FUTURE.

When the results Of the Br. t;sh cleo
tions were first known, il Was conf
dently believed by those whc had been
fighting for years for home rue in Ire.
land that success in the immediate
future was assured. Yet complications
have arisen, producing a peculiar and
serious crisis, and now it is not at all
certain that the hopes of Ireland are
TO be fulfilled within definite period.
However, there is nothing in the
situation which can chill the ardor or
kill the hope Of the Irish. The astute
leader. John Redmond, beloved of his
own people and erjOying the affection
of Irish-American interested in the
cause, observes the gravity of it in a
letter to an American newspaper, but
refuses t5 Ue csst down. Indeed, the
leader expresses himself as feeling as
certain of eventual victory as that the
sun will rise tomorrow.
Mr.. Redmond notes that Ireland Is
in the midst of the most serious and
interesting political crisis that she has
gone through in the last fifty years or
more But, after reviewing all as
poets Of the question as it is today.
with new parliamentary election i'm
mineut. the Irish leader thus makes
comment:
Though we are surrounded by un-
certalnueS and grave anxietieS still
/ feel that ws Irishmen have reason
10 be proud Of the position into which
our cause has emerged after all the
appointments and defeats and sac
ritces and sufferings OF the past:
and even II the worst should haDDeu
and we have to enter upon a new
period OF acute conflict with the pres
ent Liberal party. I have no fear
whatever for the future The very
stars In their courses are working for
home rule in Ireland. and It is now
merely question Of time.
That Is the evidence Of the indor-
liable spirit of the Irish. They will
have home rule-some time. They have
been fighting for It these many wears.
and they are still fighting for it. 1t
always has been "a question of time
but never has its acquisition been
more crrtaln.
Even TO those who are not of the
Irish race, and have no direct interest
IN tie cause Of home rule. it has been
apparent that home rule has been "a
question of time" and that some time
England would have to grant IL to
the Irish people. From the viewpoint
.1f practical politics. it seems atrange
indeed that the English Statesmen do
not realize their opportunity to do
something of their own accord which.
ultimately, they must consent to.
The Washington times., 1910-03-19
MR.. FAIRBANKS FINDS JAPANE
ESE FRIENDLY.

Former Vice President Fairbanks has
reached New York on his return from
his trip around the world. on which
he ard Mrs. Fairbanks were signaIly
hOnored- One of the interesting OBJ
servations Mr.. Fairbanks has TO make
on his return concerns the far East.
What he has "a say is reassuring as
to our relations with the japanese.
Mr.. Fairbanks own words on this
matter are worth recounting. He said:
While in Tokyo ! had a chat Of
two hours with the Emperor. and,
though I am not at liberty TO give
the details of the conference, 1
can assure America that Japan is
one of the best and stanchest
friends we have. America need
have no fear OF Japan's intentions
toward this country. l know they
are genuinely friendly.
I was a month in Japan, and
saw the official and social life
there, and can say there was not
the slightest indication of any
animosity on the part of the peo-
they showed the keenest desire
TO remain on friendly terms.
Mr.. Fairbanks is a keen observer.
and what he says is pleasing, in view
of the recent rather ominous no5ga re-
speeting our japanese relations sounded
in some quarters, especially by such
men as Mr.. Schiff and by former Sec
retary of the Treasury Shaw.
The Washington times., 1910-03-19

Miss Nancy Johnson. daughter of
Representative ana Mrs. Ben johnson.
OF Kentucky, who christened the Pa
cihc liner, kentuCkian. OF the Ameri-
can-Hawaiian Steamship Company to-
day At Sparrow's Point. Nd, IS one
OF the most attractive young women OF
the Congressional set.
The fair sponsor Of her States name
sake was accompanied 10 the launching
this morning by party including most
Of the Congressional contingent at the
Cochran. where Miss Johnson resides
The Washington times., 1910-03-19
MIDDIES DEFEATED
IN SILENT REBUKE

ANNAPOLIS, Md. March I9.-CIasses
at the Academy are discussing the IN
successful effort CT the midshiDmen to
administer the silence rebUke TO an Of
ficer last night at supper They at
tempted the trick at noon, but failed
because of the interference Of upper
Classmen. The officer retaliated for
the slight by keeping the midshipmen
In the mess hall long afterthe time
for dismissal
The Washington times., 1910-03-19

ending, irideseent. rainbow hued, and
dazzling stream of achievements.
Every man can find inspiration in
predictions, and every man can carry
out that which is attributed to him in
the press.
Of course, there are exceptions which
prove every rule. Timothy l. Wood
ruff refuses to resign his leadership in
New York
The Washington times., 1910-03-19
MRS. VANDERBILT
INSOMNIA VICTIM

SAN FRANCISCO. March 1s-Despite
heroic measures. Mrs. William x. Van
derbilt, jr.. has been unable TO rid
herself of insomnia. For nine nights
she has been unable to sleep.
She came here in the belief that the
scenes of her girlhood home would lure
ner 10 sleep on the contrary. the cN-
citement has added TO her troubles. On
the advice OF physicians, she viii 60
South as soop as poSsibls.
The Washington times., 1910-03-19
Mrs. Weyth Entertains
In Compliment to Sister

Mrs Weyth, Of Sheridan circle. enter
tained at a luncheon today in compli-
WCnt 10 her sister. Mrs. Beach Grant
The guests were Miss King. OF Cham
bersourg. Pa, a house guest Of Mrs
Weyth- Ms. Butler, Mrs HnckIev-
Mrs William Ccrcoran Hin. Mrs. Ten
Eyck Wendell. Mrs Fremont-Smfth
Mrs. Buchanan, Ms. HOrnsby. Mrs
swift, Mrs. Monday. and Miss Carroll.
Mr.. and Mrs Alexander Legare we're
among the dinner hosts OF last evening.
Mrs F. r. Daden is spending some
time in Ashville, y g., the guest Of
relatives
Miss Gladys Baker, Of Providence.
Z J.. who has Deeu spending a few
days I'm Camden, s g, the guest OF her
aunt. Mrs. Bush. Will arrive in Wash
ingtOn shortly and will visit Mrs. Elisha
Dyer for several days.
The Washington times., 1910-03-19
Southern Members
OF COngress Entertained.


The southern members CT the Senate
and the House were the guests in honor
Of whom Mr.. ana Mrs John Hays Ham
mond entertained at a large reception
last evening.
Palms and American Beauty roses
formed the house decorations. and an
orchestra played during the evening, the
program including -DiNe" and other IA
miliar Southern airs.
Mrs. Hammond. who wore a gown Of
black satin trimmed with silver ap-
pIique, was assisted in receiving her
guests by Mrs. Dickinson. wife Of the
Secretary Of War Ms. Paynte-, wife
Of Senator Paynter 0f Kentucky: Mrs
Robert l. Taylor, wife OF Senator Tay-
lor- of Tennessee; &rs. johnston. wife
Bankhead. wife of Senator BaEkhead
OF Alabama. Mrs Fletcher wiie Of
Senator Fletcher OF Florida. Mrs.
Overman, wife Of Senator Overman Of
North Carolina. and Mrs. Clay, wife
OF the Senator from Georgia.
Representative Hamilton Fish and
Miss Fish entertained a small party at
dinner last evening in compliment to
their hOuseguests. Mr- and Mrs StUyve-
SAINT Fish. Of New YORK
The officers Of tie Mayfower were
hosts at an informal dinner party last
evening aboard the ship.
Mrs. Norman Williams entertained a
PARTY AZ dinner last evening Her guests
included the Naval Attache Of the Aus
trian embassy anc Baroness Preuschen.
and the Naval a -tar he of the French
embassy and ViscoUutess day.
Mrs Kingsbury Curtis, of New York,
was the guest in compliment 70 whom
Miss Seibert entertained A party at din
ner last evening.