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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22
Death Rate Among Aged
Higher Than Formerly

IN view OF all that has been said about
the fall in the death rate. Il seems
strange to realize that we are not living
so long as our grandfathers and grand
mothers did
More babies live 70 grow Up nowadays
than formerly, but pople IN later life
die younger. once arrived at adult age
the average man or woman has fewer
years OF survival 20 expect
This seems, on the face OF II, 50 sur
prising a statement that In order TO be
accepted It should be backed up BY data
authentic and indisputable. Such data
are furnished by the figures Of the in
surance companies (Which all agree on
the point, but Il Is easier 10 refer 70
the Government census reports. which
tell the tale in simple and convincing
fashion Even during the last fifteen
years the death rate among persons
over hfty-fve years Of age OF both sexes
has risen very considerably.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22
Daily Horoscope
'NThe stars incline, but do not
compel"
sUaday, January %, 1910.

Through all the ether hoodeth harmony,
Let thy own spirit well attuned BE-
NEPTUNE is in conjunction with the
moon today. Jupiter 3 IN a favor
able aspect.
Trouble from a political scandal is
indicated.
Persons connected directly OF indi-
rectly with the business Of brewing, dis
tiIIing. boiling. canning, preserving and
mixing liquids should md the period
asIspicious.
There is a favoring sign for women
who work for wages.
This day is strong for wfll-pOwer and
individuality and dominant character
The influence Is toward generosity and
love. but sharply accumulated tempera-
ments may be led to clash.
Harmony is the fortunate sign Of the
day and all persons should strive for It
and avoid unpleasant or irritating sub
/ iects.
| The influence viii probably make
most natures more receptive than usual
to the principles Of peace, goodness,
justice, and sympathy. They viii bene-
/ mt who open their souls and minds
UnreservedIy 10 the spirit OF the time
/ and let material and worldly things sink
/ in The background
! The signs are good for visiting old
/ friends. making peace with antag onists,
striving for new and higher purposes,
reading and religion.
COurtship and weddings are under
/ good aspects.
! An element Of permanence in the
/ day denotes that the TINE should be
| beneficial for making good resolutions
| and casting OF bad habits
/ The cusp Of Caprico-1-AqUarius still
/ rules birthdays, and persons whose
| birthdate is today viii benefit by keep
! ing in mind during the tweIvemonth
1 that their best work and happiness lies
/ In cheerfuls warm-hesrted, earnest atti-
! tudes toward life
! The aspect over children born today
/ indicates that they Will benefit from
/ training that viii give them some high
and ideal ambition as otherwise they
I may become necessary
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22
Tribes IN West and Southwest Africa
Haze Harry Peculiar Marriage Customs
r BE marriage customs of west ar

- BE marriage customs of west and
southwest Africa are in many
cases peculiar They differ. Of
course in different tribes. but
have broad lines In common
4 coastal tribe always considers itself
superior 10 an inland tribe, and even its
meanest member claims 10 rank higher
than the most powerful man Of an up
country tribe A man may marry any
woman he likes Of any tribe, il being
held that he gives her his own status.
whatever hat may be, but It is almost
Unheard-~S for woman 70 marry be
meath" her As 2 result, some Of the
women OF the most superior coast tribes
Ike the MI ongwe, look 70 marriage vi n
white men. and frequently attain to f..
The parents Of both sides rule absO-
IuteIy IN the matter Of marriage between
natives First, the wOuld-be bridegroom
goes emp-y-handed 20 obtain the consent
Of the brides father. Then he goes
again with gifts, and the father calls in
other members Of the family 70 view
the gifts On the third visit he carries
trade gin, g sufficiently poisonous COM
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22
TOO MANY KISSES
WORSE THAN NONE

I always thought Ho5sOn had a cinCh
after Santiago, until I blew into the
little town OF Halu-asen, IN Rouuania-, %
said a strolIinE PLAY ct who used 20
wander into the odd corners Of the
world: but even and my hair is
getting little thin. and wouldn't take
first prize IN a beauty cOutest-got
enough kisses IN one day 10 last an
average lifetime
1T seems that HalmaEen. from time
immemoriaI. has had an annual festival,
and on this day the population OF about
eighty villages come swarnning in Every
young woman of the town. married or
single. goes out on this day. carrying
q vessel Of wine and a small garland
OF flowers. To every visitor they Ofer
a SUP OF wine and a kiss
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22
GLIMPSE OF SPRING STYLE
Daily Fashion Talk.
BY FRANCES CARROLL

lust to give you an idea of what IS
, coming along with the advent Of
spring I am reproducing for your in
sDectiOn a picture OF one Of the most
nodish new models. The material is
French serge Of a delicate violet tone
The effective skirt, which is cut in tUnic
eject fits in admirably as a two-piece
suit with the cOat-a clevsrly conceived
affair on modified Russian lines.
The COLA is Of embroidered linen-2
new touch - and the long. low roll IS of
black MORE Particular attention Is
directed to the faddy finish Of tn
sleeve.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22

SYNOPSIS OF STORY PRECEDING.
A snobbish little girI. employed by a
rlch woman was given a llaf OF bread
20 take 10 her parents. when she went
home visit she --ou on the 5raf
10 keep the mud from her shoes. when she
crossed a moor. and she sank out OF
sight IN the mud
The loaf stuck tisht 20 her feet and
Ehe fel 10 me brew house OF the old
Moor Woman whose home was filed with
snakes and ttzds- Old B0Eey and his
Era1dm0theT were there and they decided
70 make q statue Of IuEe-
luEs couldn't sco0p 90 break a bite or
the loaf. and hunger tortured her She
heard her mother say Pride goes before
q fall and she wished she had been
punished On -ar-h Tor her ULiIs.
She could hear little girls on earth be
ing told OF naughty IuEe. and after stay
ing years and years in the mud. she
knew when her mother died An old
woman. who as little gil. had m0Grued
for InEe. died. and ia Heaven. an auzeI.
Vrepr for InEe. who also cried
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22
Winners of This Weeks Puzzle
Picked and Await Notification

to discuss with me Then right on
the heels OF this information came this
note-
Your contest Ibis week was
particularly delightful for the
simple reason that the answers
seemed to suit so well after 0Sc
got them I know that I am late
than usual with my list but II
have spent the best part OF the
week looking for an answer td
No g. But I am hoping 10 be-
a prize winner, not only for the
honor, but as the user Of slang
expressions would say Il need the
money"
It Is sure enough q case Of many
men and many minds. is It not?
FRANCES CARROLL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22
Family Occasion May Be Made
Of Sunday Morning Breakfast

IN MANY homes the only approach
to Ieisurely eating and drinking
comes on sunday. when the cares
Of the week are laid aside and me
family in toto assemble about the table
with a general feeling Of relaxation
Church IS considerably later than the
breakfast hour, consequently the morn
ing meal may be INDUCED in with the
satisfaction which comes from at least
a partial Indifference TO the fight Of
time
The shrevvd lousemotheT, therefore,
VIII seize upon This suspicious moment
10 emphasize The joys Of home life
Properly conducted, the Sunday break
fast may readily become a weekly --Oc-
casion7 In the family annals-sOmething
TO look forward TO- like a trip 10 the
country, or a session at the matinee
Sweet Familiarities
OF Kinship Are Lost
However, if the weekly morning rush
and hustle is allowed to creep into the
Sunday breakfast hour, and II no care
is taken 10 have some difference mani
fest the opportunity for a pleasant fam
lily reunion. with all that il implies Of
Camaraderie and the sweet familiaTi-
ties OF kinship. viii be lost and a tell
ing opportunity OF gaining a nTmeT hold
on the growing boys and girls OF the
circle viii be eliminated
The Sunday breakfast need not be a
more extravagant meal than usual, but
Il may have some little distinctive touch
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22
WATCHING BIRDS.

Mamma Showing the pictures in the
ma Eazines)-This IS an airship. Willie
BY watching the birds carefully men
hope to learn the secret Of flying
TVilIie-Say- pa1I get down pat
heard him say he Just couldn't keep
his eyes of the new bird that he
has working for him at the Office
Illustrated Sunday Magazine
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22

to bring It out Of the ruck Of everyday
affairs.
Here Is a paIatab;e and simple ali-day
menu for Sunday
BREAKFAST
Oatmeal with Cream
Rechauffe OF Fish
Scotch scenes. Orange Marmalade-
Coffee.
LUNCHEON
Oyster Can2pes-
Crabapple CatSup-
Brown Bread Sandwiches
Tea
DINNER
COnSomme with CrOutOnS-
Veal Outlets.
Dreamed CaUliflOwer.
Escalloped tomatoes
Almond Pudding
Coffee
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22

TT TELL, the names Of the prize
NM winners are neatly tucked
away and nothing OF interest
remains Of this weeks con-
test but the announcement Of the names
Of the lucky three
You'd be surprised, I am sure, to take
a peep over the Lists and see how va
ried they are
Ever 50 many different books were
suggested and one Of my correspondents
declared she could get half dozen at
least from No. IA, whereUpon she pro-
ceeded "to demonstrate" and III give
you my word had partly to agree with
her.
/ never did hear OF so many things
found aboard ship as she had ready
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22
LOCAL MENTION.

Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes
Relieved by Murine Eye Remedy. IT
SoOthes. Try Murine for Your Eye
Troubles.
Telephone Lincoln 1000 Today,
and leave your order for Quality Ice
Cream for Sunday. S1-60 gallon in all
Havors. RosenfeIG's, SD Il y. z.
Orange Wines, soc ct
jas. D. DonneIly, 1sth & Eye SITS. y. W.
Carriages For Calling, S1.oo Hour.
Theatre and return, 500. Phone N 1896.
Gas Ranges, Water Heaters, SIG 1zth St
c. a Muddiman & Co, 1904 c ST
CsverIy's plumbing. 1SS1 c St. 4. ".
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22
Fish May Readily

Fish May Readily
BE Prepared At Table
II parbOiled the night before the fish
may readily be prepared at the table in
a chadHg dish. Into the pan in which
butter has been melted flake a quantity
of fish. adding hal as much bread
crumbs as fish Whip ore OF two eggs
lightly, adding, If desi-c5. a tablespoon
full OF two Of cream
Pour over the fish and breadcrumbs
and stir constantly while the mixture
SINNERS Add salt and pepper and d
IeaSpOOnfUI OF aHChOvy paste before
lifting and serving on nicely Drowned
squares Of toast
If sufficient fish remains from the Fri
day evening dinner, the rechaufe Of
fers an excellent method of using this
otherwise useless leftover
For oyster canapes arrange upon
squares Of toast placed on hot platters
nicely fried oysters and garnish with
parsley
For almond pudding compare a sin
blanc mango made with cOnstarch and
Favored with almond extract Garnish
with Jelly and serve with custard sauce
or whipped cream
LA..>.-s,s Go
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22
AnSEUerS TO Queries
From Times Readers
Souvenir Directories.


happa-The souvenir directories are
gotten out by private enterprise, and
have been unable to oSts in any in
formation on the subject save that no
such directory has been published for
either the siXtieth or the present Con
greSs.
Primrose League
InQuTer-The Primrose League Of
England was organized 5y women, in
sympathy with the English Conserva-
tive party as a tribute TO the rtemorv. Of
Lord Beac0nsfield- The purpose at first
was merely the decoration of that
stateSmans tomb with p7ir,roses-b
IaNorlte flower The league, however.
soon developed into a political ,srzan-
l1dlion OF great power and TIE annual
decoration Of the tomb has .one sine
oeen mere incident in the career Of
the league
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22

Through all che ether 1Oodeth harmony,
Let thy own spirit well attuBed be-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22

Csveriy's plumbing. lss1 G St. \. ".
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-01-22
Telephone Lincoln - TodaE,

Orange Wines, soc Ct
D. Donnelly, 14th & Eye Sts. y. Y
The oasis., 1910-05-14
adorn their houses of worship"

adorn their houses of worship"
 Following the address by Bishop Granj)n Reverend Father William Meurer, former pastor of the Mo- gales parish delivered an address in the Spanish language, after which the Gregorian Mass was sung, Father Meurer officiating, aided by quartette of male voices, and several female singers as an nounced a week ago. with which the ceremony closed with the episcopal procession reforming and passing out of the church in the same way that 1t entered.
 At 4.30 o'clock in the afternoon the academy ground was the scene of another solemn ceremonial wherein Bishop Granjpn blessed the corner stone of the new Acade. my of the Dominican Sisters, in which ceremonial he was assisted by Reverend Father Duval, the priest of the parish, to whose labors are due in great part the enlarged church edi6ce and the new acade- my. Appropriate addresses were made by laymen-one in English by Judge Eb. Williams of Nogales, Arizona, and one in Spanish by Mr. Ricario Estrada, of Nogales Sonora. That ceremony completed the regular evening service was conducted inside the church, and there ended a day of solemn and significant ceremonial-l red letter day in the annals of the line city.
The oasis., 1910-05-14
DOING GOOD BUSINESS.
And Filling Many Large Orders From
 the West Coast Country.

Roy < Titcomb Incorporated, re- port a fine and growing business at both the shop and foundry and at the extensive mining supply store on Morley avenue. To THE OASIS man one day this week Mir. ritcomb stated that during the month of April both establish ments had done the largest busi- ness of any month since the enter prise was instituted. Following Is an enumeration of the large orders now in course of construction:
 Three 80 h. p boilers and filter press for equipment in sugar mill for Francisco O. de SarmieEto, in the Fuerte river valley in Sina- loa.
 An irrigation plant with a pumping capacity of 1000 gallons of water per minute for Flliberto R Quintero, in the same Fuerte river valley.
 A 30.h. p. mule back gasoline hoisting engine for equipment of the Palmarejo x Mexican Gold. fields Company in Western Chi huahua.
 A 70 h. p. boiler for the Quay mas water works.
 An additional five stamps for the mill, erected heretofore by Roy & Titcomb, for Ll Fe Milling X Mining Company in Western Chi huahua.
 A 3 mile pipe line and heavy pumping plant for the Triunfc Mining Company in the Arizpe dis trict of Sonora.
 A 5 mile pipe line and pump fol the Sierra Pinta Mining Company in the Altar district of Sonora.
 The new multiple cylinder gaso line hoisting engine now manufac tured at the foundry from theil own designs is proving very satis factory.
The oasis., 1910-05-14
PORT LoBoS RAILROAD.
tine of Route Described In instruments
 Filed h Pima County.

Filed in Pima County.
 The following from the Tucson Citizen of Monday is of interest as showing the route of the projected railway to Port Lohos, on the Gulf of California, which will give both Tucson and Phoenix a close con- nection with tidewater and a good harbor, and will prove of inestim- able benefit 10 all of southern Ari- zona, beside opening to develop ment vast and virgin region in the Altar district of Sonora, which has laid dormant many years for want of railway facilities. The new road will create also at Port Lobos fine city that will equal Guaymas in population and i'm portance:
 In an affidavit of stock subscrip. ton filed today in the office of the county recorder, the Arizona, Mex ico and Gulf of California Railroad Company outlines it's route and provides for the construction of two branch lines, one from near Silver bell to Tucson and the other from about the same point to Phoenix, making an aggregate mileage of the road in Arizona and Mexico of about 450 miles. l
 In the articles filed today, Arthur w. Edwards, Victor L. Mason, Benjamin P. Cheney, Orleans Long acre Jr., George W. Dietz, and Ben- jamin Goodrich. subscribe amounts totalling $45l ,000 toward the con- struction of the road. Of this amount Benjamin P. Cheney, presi- dent of the Development Company of America, subscribes $44S,000.
 The route of the Port Lobos road is described in the affidavit as fol-, lows:
 Beginning at a point in Pima. county upon the line of railroad of the Arizona Southern railroad at a point distant about four miles to the northwest of Silverbell, the southern terminus of said road thence extending in a general southerly and southwesterly direc- ton through Pima county to a point on the international line dis tant about twelve miles west or northwest from Sasabe; and ex- tending thence, subject to the laws and consent of the government of the republic of Mexico through Sonora in a general southerly or southwesterly direction to Port Lobos on the Gulf of California; together with the right to extend branch lines to any points in any state or territory, and particularly; 1. Beginning at point on the : main line about eight miles north
 of Cholla, in Pima county, and ex- tending thence easterly and north.
 easterly to Tucson.
 2. Beginning at the northern terminus of the line and extending thence through Pima, Pinal and
 Maricopa counties to Phoenix. y "The distance of the main line , in Arizona is to be about 75 miles !. and the branches about 200 miles
 The aggregate length of the rail F road in Arizona and Mexico is tC be about 450 miles,"
The oasis., 1910-05-14

Tuesday Nogales was visited by Reverend Father Queteau of Pres- colt, who is known we'll at the line city and is a welcome visitor al- ways.
The oasis., 1910-05-14
coNsEcRArloM AND DEDICATION
n, the Enlarged Catholic Church 'n Noealss.-corner Stone Laid tor
 Dominican Academy.


 OASIS a week ago Nogales was vis- ited last Sunday, May 8th, by Right Reverend Monsignor Henry Granion, Bishop of the Diocese of Arizona, in the Church of Rome, who came 10 dedicate to the use of God the new and enlarged church edifce of the NogaleS parish, and to oliciate in aying and blessing inc corner stone of the new D0mln' ican academy that is in course Oi construction on the premises adlI' cent to those occupied by the church edltice.
 As announced the first service was timed at 7:30 o'clock Sunday morning, at which their first com munion was administered by Bishop Grani)n to il class of young people, to whom the Bishop delivered an address in Spanish.
 The service of dedication was set at 9:30 o'clock, at which hour the sacred edi6ce was crowded by q large and expectant congregation. With everything in readiness the episcopal procession entered by the main entrance and proceeded down the main aisle to the chancel, the bishop supported on either side ny Reverend Fathers Duval and Meurer, and preceded by eight altar boys bearing insignia, censers, candelabra, etc. At the chancel entrance the ceremony and ritual of dedication was read, and during the rendition thereof the episcopal procession made the round of the church, sprinkIing the walls with holy water and blessing the con seCrated edifice. Then the proces sion entered the chancel, Bishop Granjon seated upon the episcopal throne, and Father Meurer con duCting the service, in the course Of which the Bishop addressed the congregation in English. While not a verbatim report the following Is an accurate synopsis of Bishop Granj)n's address:
 The first thought that entered my mind as we were performing the ritual of dedication of thl sacred edilice was a thought o thankfulness: a thought of thank tuIness to God for having granted the growth and extension of thi structure to it's present hands0m, propOrtions; a thought of thankful ness for the untiring labors thA your worthy pastor has devoted t' the laudable purpose now manifest a thought of thankfulness to tn people of Nogales and this parisl who have met so nobly and fiber ally his desires for the enlargement ana Identification of the edifct which thankfulness 1 now expres upon behalf of both your paste and myself, And in doing so ca recall with pride and satisfaCtio the great change that has take place in this building since tn umo when 1 came to Nogales { mold services some twenty year ago, and what it is now. Then was small adobe building, diml llgo'ed and poorly furnished,- btta' contrast with the handsom e1iAcs Ti in which we are worshippin 'hl~ morning.
 tt may he asked why men g w WI s' much expense to beautify an ~"O'n their churches. For practicI
The oasis., 1910-05-14

purposes an OTulnaTy nall WOULD suffice wherein the people might congregate and conduct their ser- vice of worship. But instead men invoke wherever possible all the accessories of architecture and art to beautify and adorn their houses of worship. And why2 It is be- cause they believe they have there in the presence of the Ever Living God-the Supreme Being of the
 Universe; and nothing that they can command to beautify and adorn His abode among men is too valuable or too precious to devoe 10 that sacred use. King Solo
 mons temple, built by the Jews of old as the dwelling place of God, was constructed of gold and ivory and cedar from the mountains and was one the most beautiful and
 elegant edif ;es in the known world.
 Another reason for the beauti- flying and adornment of the sacred
 structure Is that it Is the house of prayer. It is the nature of man to
 pray. He feels dependence upon
 the Supreme Being who created the
 stupendous universe about him
 that leads him to the feet of that.
 Being in prayer in times of peril and darkness, if at no others. Take
 the mariners, the sailors, those
 whose lives are hardest; and no
 matter how profane and reckless
 they seem under ordinary circum.
 stances, in the hour of real danger
 they turn in prayer to that Su.
 preme Being upon whom they feel
 their dependence. We were given
 q striking illustration of that de
 pendence of man two or three years
 ago in the frightful earthquake
 which visited Sicily. In their hour
 of distress the people abandoned
 their homes and places of business
 and thronged to the churches to
 pray to the Supreme Being for aid
 and succo:. In San Juan, Porto
 Rico, there is d church that has been scared and damaged by the fire of hostile fleet. that once bonn. , barded the city. Yet at the very time of the bombardment the people crowded about the church
 by thousands to pray that the blttle might cease. The House of , God is indeed house of prayer, , and should be devoted to no other purpose. We read in the Bible that there were those who gathered l in the porch of lhe temple at Jeru. ) salem and made it place for the 3 sale of merchandise; and that : Jesus, the meek and gentle Naza. rene, in righteous indignation drove , them out, saying: 1t is written My house is house of prayer,'" 3 Another reason is that the l House of God is a house of sacrifice . From the earliest history of man t he has been a sacrifcial creature ], The ancient Druids, gathering ir s the woods and forests, erected r altars to the Supreme Being upos n which, in their worship they sacri n feed victim. And all the history n of all faiths and religions set fortl e sacrifice as one ofthe points of. be 0 lief and practice. In our Christian s faith the sacrifices are sacrifices il t spirit; and it is in the spirit of sac v rife that we erect houses of wor ] ship.
 e Again, the house of God is { g house of cvnsecration. ltis devoted
 Ao tho oonsaoratiOn nf tha hioh oo