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The Washington times., 1910-03-29
SYSTEM
SCORED BY STOKES
Women Urge Inspection of
Government Offices and
Buildings.

A thorough system Of sanitary inspec-
tion by competent inspectors, in the
various Government offices and buildings
IS urged by women Of the National Civic
Federation
The bill introduced in the Senate by
Senator Burton and IN the House by
Representative OlcOtt, providing for a
sanitary inspection system and relief
from overcrowded and unhealthful con-
dition In the buildings OF the Govern
ment was approved by the federation
at a meeting yesterday afternoon, held
in the home of Mrs. Meyer. wife OF the
Secretary OF the navy.
More than fifty women. many Of them
prominent socially, were at the meeting
MIS-. Samuel Spencer presided. Among
the speakers were Attorney General
Wickersham. Surgeon General Stokes. OF
the navy, and Commissioner JudsOn.
Each one attacked the present system
of caring for the health Of the Govern
ment clerks.
Mr. IVickersham spoke OF the crowded
and insanitary conditions at the United
States Jail. He said that the cells are
often crowded, and advocated the tenn
pOrary enlargement Of the jail building.
Mr. Stokes was rather bitter IN his
criticism Of the lack Of sanitation In
the Government buildings. He declared
that the Government is daily losing
money through the ineff1ciency Of it's
clerks made III through stuffy quarters.
poor ventilation, common drinking cups,
and overcTOwding- Commissioner Jud-
son offered suggestions as 10 the way
some Of the offices could be arranged.
The Washington times., 1910-03-29

Mrs. B. L. l.: woman So years old
should be in the very prime OF life, with
clear complexion and skin smooth, moist
ana phabie. L viii give you a recipe for
making cream Jelly that you can use for
maSSaging, and II yCa use il faithfully il
Wlu preserve the youthful contour Of your
lace as well as restore and preserve yOur
complexion; Get from your druggist one
ounce Of almOzOin, prt IL In half mint of
cold water and ada two teaSpoOnfus OF
glycerine; then stir briSkIy and let stand
overnight Massage with this cream jellv
and you viii get rid OF those blackheads
and make the large DOreS smaller. 50 thai
they viii not return. Please note that this
cream contains DO OILS or fats that viii
promote a growth Of aair on the face or
make the skin dark ard oily
The Washington times., 1910-03-29
FAIRGROUNDS OPEN
FOR EASTER WEEK
Three Ready for Inspection
by Members of Congress
in Doubt.

Three Of the Fairgrounds OF the Dis
trict have been opened for Easter week
by the members of the Playground As
ISOLATION and members Of Congress who
have been in doubt as 10 the value Of
these institutions have been invited 10
visit and inspect them.
The three grounds are known as the
Georgetown, the Rosedale, and the New
York Avenue Fairgrounds, and they
have been put in the same condition as
they will be in the summer time provld-
ed money is provided for their main
tenance- The grounds will be open from
2 o'clock in the morning until dark.
The three grounds that have been
thrown open are said 10 be the largest
and best equipped in the District as
well as the most expensive ID maintain
The modern equipment at each place Is
the property Of the Government and Is
subject. the executive committee state
to certain deterioration unless properly
cared for This equipment forms part
OF The S135, 900 worth Of expensive ma
terial that mas been purchased from
time TO time BY Government appropr1a-
tiou and for the upkeep Of which the
association is. asking Congress an al
lOttment Of funds this year.
II is on the question OF paying for the
maintenance Of the grounds and for the
supervision and preservation Of the
equipment that Congress IS divided
The members or the Playground AsSO-
citation hope members of Congress viii
take advantage Of this opportunity 90
selves just what the association pro-
poses to do.
The Washington times., 1910-03-29
MRS. WALDORF ASToR, IR.
CONCERT GIVEN
BY JIBERS' CLUB

The Jibers' Club, a section OF the Glee
Club OF Wesleyan University, gave p
concert AT Foundry VI. F. Church, last
night The club numbers among its
members three Washington boys, Har-
low 3. Bristol. Frank 3. Smith. and
Rodney r. McCathran. The entertain
ment was followed by a dance at the
home or OdeH S. Smith. 1881 Sixteenth
street northwest.
The Washington times., 1910-03-29
BECOMES THE BRIDE
OF ALDRICH'S SON
Miss Dorothea Davenport Weds in
Trinity Church,
Boston.

BOSTON. March 2s.-Miss Dorothea
Davenport. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
George H. Davenport, Of this city, is
the bride Of william T. Aldrich. third
son of Senator William T Aldrich of
Rhode Island.
The wedding Of the young people took
place here ec-,erday a. noon at Trinity
Church Richard s. Aldrich, the
groOm's brother. acted as his best man,
and the bride was attended by Miss
Elise AldrlCh. sister Of the groom. as
maid Of honor. Miss Elizabeth Gray
and Miss Eleanor Cotton acted as
bridesmaids
The bride was gowned in white satin.
her veil fastened with orange blossoms
The bridesmaids were gowned in yell
low chiffon and carried large bouquets
of violets.
A wedding breakfast and Informal re-
ception was held after the ceremony at
the home Of Mr. ard Mrs. Davenport.
The Washington times., 1910-03-29
CASHIER UNABLE
TO PROVE CHARGES
INSTRUMENTATION" Given as
Reason for Dismissal Of
Treasury EmplOye.

Because he was 'InsubOrdinate' and
made unsupported charges against his
superior officer, NJ. c. McKenney, CASH
Ter IN the office Of collector Of customs
at FL PasO, Texas. today was sum-
marily dismissed from the service of the
Treasury Department
McKenney charged that the collector.
Alfred l. Sharp, had released seized
goods in defiance Of the Treasury regu-
lations and had otherwise favored i'm
pcrters. He charged general malad-
Yniuistration of the office.
The case was carried up to President
Taft a thorough investigation was
made, the charges were declared to be
unfounded. and President Taft recently
reappOinted collector Sharp to another
term Of office. Today's dismissal Of
Cashier McKenney will end probably the
incident.
The Washington times., 1910-03-29
OFFICER SAVED
BY QUICK WIT

Q. W CrOwell. A special policeman IN
the House Of Representatives building.
is feeling no ill effects today as the re-
suit OF being run down by an auto
mobile driven by C. S. Zepp, Of 1925 T
street. IN = street near Thirteenth
street. yesterday afternoon
Crowel had Just stepped from street
car when he was hit by the auto He
held on 20 the forward guard and thus
prevented the machine from passing
over him.
The Washington times., 1910-03-29
]. ]. HILL PREDICTS
SHORTAGE OF CARS

CHICAGO, March 29,-In the opinion
OF James J. Hin. the railroads next fan
and winter viii experience the greatest
traffic congestion In their history.
Mr.. Hill bases his prediction upon re-
ports Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. which show that the railroad
tonnage Is increasing every year by a
considerable percentage. while car faciI-
tiles have increased at but a small per
centage. 1T does not take much OF a
mathematician" " said Mr.. Hill ''to show
10 what this will ultimately lead. o."
The Washington times., 1910-03-29
EDITOR SENT TO JAIL.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March .
James G. Stanley. editor OF the Union
been sent 20 prison by the Federal
Court to serve a years sentence. He
was found guilty Of enbezzlinE post
office funds when he was postmaster at
Ridgeville.
The Washington times., 1910-03-29

Newly We'd You Win not find the latest
Styles N hairdresSing so trying as YOU fear
n you give your hair proper treatment.
Shampoo with canthrox once IN two or
Jhree weeks and use a good Quinine hair
V0Ihc three times week. rubbing il into
the scalp and roots OF the hair centlv
You can make the tonic at home II YOU get
rom your druggist one ounce Of quinzOin
ana dissolve il in half pint OF alcohol and
then add half pint OF cold water This
tonic nourisheS the scalp and roots Of the
hair, removes dandruff and irritation OF the
scalp. and stops falling hair IL viii make
your hair fine IN texture. glossy and abund-
ant.
The Washington times., 1910-03-29
Health and Beauty Answers
BY MRS. MAE MARTIN.

Spanish Girl: Yes. short sleeves and
low necks viii be worn ms summer
PROBABLY TO greater extent than ever
before But don't worry about your red
hands and dark neck; neither pin your
hopes 70 face or talcum powders Try
this recipe now and see what II does Tor
you: Get from your druggist four ounces
OF spurmax. dissolve Il In half pint hot
water and add two teaspoOnfuls OF gly-
cerine- Apply this inexpensive lotion to
your face, neck and forearms. rubbing
gently. You viii find il does not rub OF
or snow and that 1t whitens your skin,
giving It clear. smooth and youthful ap-
pearance- SDurmaX IS the greatest COM
ple1on beautifier know.
4. G.: Your hairdreSser did not over
charge you when she asked IS cents for a
canthroX shampoo. Remember that rent
and many other items pile up expenses for
a beauty parlOr. You can take canthroX
shampoo al home AZ a cost OF two or three
cents. All you need do is put teaspoon
ful Of canthrox in a teacupful OF hot water
and stir until dissolved ] agree with you
when you say there is nothing else that
makes such a fine lather and cleans the
scalp so thoroughly 1t certainly removes
dandruh and relieves irritation Of the
scalp. l Ike IL because il dries so quickly
and makes the hair soft and fluffy. besides
doing away completely with the 'streak-
ness that follows a soap shampoo.
J. R.: II you feel handicapped in So
clety because your face is covered with
pimples and blOtches you should try to
get nd Of them instead OF fOOlishly en-
deavOring to cover them up with COS
meucS- will give you recipe that you
can depend upon to purify your blood Get
from your druggist one ounce OF kardene
and half pint OF alcohol. Dissolve the
kardene and half teacupful OF sugar in the
alcohol and add enough boiling water TO
make full quart Of tonic. Take a table
spoonful before each meal and before re-
firing. This Old-faShioned remedy cleanses
the blood, arOuses a torpid liver and aids
digestion. When your blood is in good
condition you viii be free from pimples,
blotches and skin erupdOns-and Instead
OF sickly, sallOw complexion you viii
have the rosy glow Of health in your cheeks.
When you are stronger your dull and tired
out" feeling viii disappear.
The Washington times., 1910-03-29

the result OF toe much flesh. The cor
rect weight for a girl II. in tau is about
Ito pounds Get from your druggist four
ounces Of parnOtis and dissolve IL in a nint
OF not water. Take a tablespoonful before
each meal This treatment should reduce
your weight ten pounds in two weeks.
The Washington times., 1910-03-29

n. K: Your shOrtness of breath is
The Washington times., 1910-03-29
Keeps Pretty
Faces Pretty
This Marvellous Home Treatment Not
Only Removes BlemIshes and
Restores the Complexion But
Should Be Used By Every
Woman Who Has a Good
Complexion and Wants
To Preserve II.
A LIBERAL PACKAGE rREE.

The marvellous results so many ladies
Of this city have achieved with Viola
Cream in the removal OF. facial blem-
ishes such as pimples. blackheads
tan, sunhurn. chap. etc. have perhaps
led some 10 think that this wonderful!
preparation & only for those whose com
pleXiCn is nov bad
The Washington times., 1910-03-29

Ohio Girl: Many persons wear glasses
simply because they net good statesmen
with glasses To sell. You say yours de-
tract from yOIr appearance Why don't
you try going without them? Use an eve
tonic made b. disSOlving an ounce OF
crystos in a pint OF water. Drop one or
two drops in each eye. IL will not smart
or burn This tonic is good for tired.
weak or fnfiamed eyes. and for. granulated
eyelids. 1t improves sight and makes yOUr
eyes bright, sparkling and iustrOus.
Read Mrs Martyrs Book, Beauty,
S5.-AdV.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07

There is a silver lining 20 the
high cor Of living cloud. Al
through West Texas and the
Panhandle farmers. encouraged
by the high prices being paid for
all product Of the farm, are
planting larger crops than ever
before. Deaf Smith county has
1000 acres Of oats in place OF
1000 last year the milo maize
acreage has increased from 7. 600
% p 600. this year the acreage
Of alfalfa is 900. increasing
from 500. the wheat acreage.
fall sown. is 10000. and this has
been increased by $1,000 acres
OF spring sOWn.
In other counties Of West Tex
as and the Panhandle there is a
similar increase. Probably a
similar increase IA acreage is be-
ing made in other parts Of the
country but il is not in such
large proportion as this develop
.ng part Of Texas where many
thousand acres have never been
touched by the pillow.
For this reason Tuesday rains
were more important than usual.
Is they placed the ground in ex-
'eIlent condition for spring
planting. With an ordinary
season this year yields Of last
.eason will be doubled and. with
Fort Worth as the shipping
,oint a proportionate increase
n local business can be expect
d.
The high cost Of living is worth
While If IL aids in the develop
lent of West Texas. Fort
Worth Telegram.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07

ten years residence required
during the fifteen years.
}. b. Mobley, Mrs. f. Boyd
and c. F. Stubs were appointed
committee TO draught and re-
port constitution and bylaws for
this association and report at
next meeting.
Meeting adjourned 10 April IS,
1910, at 3 O'Clock.
There was a great deal of in
terest manifested and it is conf
IDENTIFY expected that practically
all those entitled 10 membership
will be enrolled soon.
Let all come and take part in
the work as it will be the cause
Of much good to the entire coun-
try.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07
Lubbock Old liners Association

Lubbock Old liners Association
Lubbock. Tex. April 2. The
old settlers of Lubbock County,
Texas, on this day proceeded "a
organize an Old Settlers Associ.
alton and Geo. NJ. Hunt was
chosen temporary chairman, and
c. F. Stubs temporary secreta
ry. On motion the chairman
appointed Andy Wilson, J. b.
Mobley and Mrs. +. Boyd as a
committee 10 draught and report
rules 10 govern eligibility 10
membership and the following
was adopted as the requirements
for membership.
Rule J. All persons who came
% Lubbock or attached counties.
during or prior 20 1895. continu-
ance residence not required,
being at present a resident of
either of said counties are eligi-
bIe 10 membership.
Rule D ANY one who has
been a resident Of the Plains
country for fifteen years and who
is now a resident OF Lubbock
county. shall be eligible % mem
bcrship.
Rule 3. All minor children of
members who iiye bon Lubbock or
attached counties are eligible %
membership
Rule The husband or wife
OF a member shall be- eligible %
membership.
Rule :. Any person may be-
come a member Of this asssocia-
tion after fifteen years residence
ir Lubbock or attached counties.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07

past two months has made hei
home with her friend, Mrs. l..
NJ. Faulkner. and has also had a
position in the millinery depart
ment Of the Plainview Mercan-
tile Company. During her short
stay in the city she has won
many friends, by her beauty and
chaaming grace Of manner, who
will miss her in the musical and
social circles Of Plainview.
The groom is a popular and
well-knOwn travelling man.
whose headquarters is at Dallas.
He and ms charming bride were
friends Of long standing. whose
acquaintanceship was brought TO
a happy ending by the marriage
last Monday.
MIR. and Mrs. Newton left
Tuesday on the lao train for
their future home. A large
of friends were at the
depot 10 see them of and wish
them God-speed on their way. -
piainyiew Herald.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07
Married

Last Monday evening r. B.
Newton: Of Dallas. and Mrs
Leila Hargrave were married. al
the residence Of Rev. and Mrs.
j. II. Abney. Rev. Abney Of.
floating.
This marriage comes as a sur
prise 10 the friends Of the
popular young bride. who for
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07

Every growing town has many
needs and il behooves the peopl,
% keep fully awake 10 its op.
portunities. 1t is essential d
issue bonds from time 10 time
and the money thus acquired
should be- utilized 10 the best
possible advantage. Every
dollar spent In civic improve
ments will add 10 the value Of
all property and therefore be-
comes a good investment. To
vote bonds is the only way to
advance the towns growth and
taking this view Of the matter
Is the only hope for future
development. Every property
owner of Lubbock should feel a
deep personal interest in the
town future and be ready al all
times TO help in the work.
There is today many improve
ments that are badly needed and
none Of them should be neglect
ed through the fear of not get
ting full return for every dollar
in this way. Help
he town 90 grow
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07

According TO the authentic re-
port there are one hundred and
ninety-four insane persons in the
county jails Of Texas owing to
the lack of Accommodations in
the State Asylum. OF this
number there are p white
women, 81 white men. p Mexi-
cans and 50 negroes. Gov. Camp
bell announces that within 30
days ample room in the asylums
will be made for the unfortunate.
Sweetwater Reporter.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1910-04-07

See J. X. Whitley. the well
driller. for first class work and
quick service. Phone las. 4
rings 36-tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-06-07
nakers, Law uneonstltutlonaI.

The Missouri state supreme court
has declared unconstitutional the bak-
ers' law. enacted In 1908, regulating
the hours Of bakery employees. The
court held that clean aud wholesome
bread does not depend upon the num-
her OF hours which the bakery EN-
ployee may work In a day or the mum.
Der Of days IN week The case was
that OF 81. Louis baker arrested for
working his employees more than six
days In the week. Another charge
against the baker was violation OF
the section regulating the sanitation
OF bakeries. The court discovered the
act only applied to bakeries turning
out bread. cake and biscuits and ex.
empied those baking pies, pastry and
confectlonerles. This was clearly class
legislation, according TO the court. and
the decision has caused great rejoicing
I'm the cellar bakeries OF st. Louis and
other large Missouri cities.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-06-07
Tae Cure &C sr.

One Of the Nobel prizes rccenry
awarded at Stockholm, that for the
most important discovery In medicine.
went to Professor Theodore Kocher OF
Berne, Switzerland. who is now sixty
eight years old. Before Kocher goiter
was considered incurable. He was the
first. about 1880, to attack this plague
In the Nalals canton and TO deny that
the taking away OF the goiter M first
provoked cretinlsm and then led TO
death. He discovered the cause Of
these phenomena. At the surgical con
gress OF Berlin he communicated the
results Of his researches. lie showed
that the golfer could be removed, but
that It was necessary TO guard against
the extlrpatlon Of the gland TO which
II was attached. This skillfu surgeon
has made more than 1000 cures OF this
kind.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-06-07
is GRANTED Sc ALIMoNY
Another Chapter in Churchman's Do
mestic Difficulties


Rutland, June 6.-Judge A. A. Hall
of st. Adams stopped here today
while on his way to Manchester to
open session of Bennington county
court tomorrow. to hear several chan
Gerry cases. Another chapter has de-
yeloped i'm the divorce proceedings OF
Capt. Il. II. Miller of Brandon, well
known national guardsman and Mrs
Miller. Both parties brought bill
and after being continued from time
to time the whole aflir was discon-
tinued at the last term of court; as
was q case for alienation of affections
Ringing on the divorce proceedings.
Now Mrs. Jennie II. Miller, the cap
taln's wife. brings a bill for separate
support and at preliminary hearing
today the court ordered that her hus.
band pay her So a week until further
order.
Another important case heard to-
day was the contempt proceedings in
stituted by the state board of health
against Mark Tennery, George w.
Sawyer and Michael +. Rooney on the
ground that they violated an injunc-
tion restraining them from polluting
the Rutland water supply. This case
has been partly heard twice, Judge
Hall having made trip to the wat
ershed to examine conditions
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-06-07
THRASHlNG CUCUMBERS.
Method Of Extracting the Seed by Ma
chinerv

Method Of Extracting the Seed BY Ma.
ehinery.
Hundreds OF acres Of irrigated land
In western Kansas ana eastern Colora-
do are used for the production OF Gu
cumber, cantaloupe aud watermelon
seeds. The growing OF cucumbers for
seed is said TO be very profitable. and
the owners often clear from SiOO 10
$50 per acre. as the seed companies
pay from 81 TO s. pound for the
product. The cucumhcrs are sown IN
rows six feet apart both ways. aud the
seeds are planted about the lst of
May. After the plants come through
the ground they are hoed and irrl-
gated. the furrow for the water run
ming lengthwisc with the rows and
close to the hills. 4 cultlvator Is used
until the vines run well between the
rows
The cucumber thrasher Is built on n
wagon.like frame, supported by great
wide wheels and drawn 10y two horses.
The machinery ~ the thashcr Is In
most instances. according to the Gas
Engine Magazine. operated hy two
horsepower gas engine. The crushcr
looks like common cider mill aud has
two rollers. which crush the cucum.
bers as they pass between them. The
cucumhcrs 90 from the crusher Into a
large cylindrical secder which Is set
horizontally The outer surface Is a
wire netting with meshcs large enough
TO permit the seeds to pass through
Popular Mechanics.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-06-07

gauge onc-third Of a turn around the
tube and repeat the soldering, ana
finally move the gauge again an equal
distance and solder.
II will now be seen that there is a
perfect thread or spiral around the
tube which We will call the master
thread. This master thread must be
slipped on the bar or bolt to be thread
ed. so that Il will not turn. allowing
enough room NJ the end FOR the threads
to be cut. The cutting tool consists Of
an ordinary hand tool, with only one
point. Procure a small piece Of wood
long enough TO reach over the master
thread and to the end Of the bolt.
Into this piece Of wood drill a hole
just large enough for the cutting tool
to slip through and tit snugly.
In operation the cutting tool Is held
In the right hand In the usual way.
Then with the left thumb press the
piece Of wood against the master
screw and start up the lathe The
master screw will feed the cutting tool
the right pitch. As soon as good
start Is obtained the tool will feed
Itself without the aid Of the master
screw
Fig. illustrates plan view OF an
ordinary lathe ready to cut a thread.
Fig. . shows how internal threads may
be cut. and Fig shows the master
thread
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1910-06-07
M.,hod. Of Hard,nInn Stone

by new methods soft sandstone or
limestone or even mortar or concrete
is made hard and lmpcrmcahlc TO a
depth " half an inch or so aud after
treatment can boz polished and cut
This makes II practicable 10 use soft.
easily worked stones where the hard
material Is needed. as IN tanks, pave.
mcnts. etc. In one process the surface
Of the stone Is first thoroughly cleaned.
cavities are filled with cement mortar
tempered with water glass solution,
the whole IS thon saturated with 500
luton Of potash or soda water glass
aud Is finally impregnated with molten
chloride Of calcium The reaction Of
the chloride Of calcium ON the water
glass oils the pores with hard, lnsolu.
bic sillcatc Of lime. Another process
consists IN first saturatlng with sui.
phatc Of ammonia solution and then
with a solution OF potash water glass,
wiplng or the solution not absorbed
In one minute.