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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
Musicale
For Costa Pican Sufferers

An interesting event Of the coming
week VIII be the musicale which will
be given at tn neU building Of the
Bureau OF Americ - Republics. Thurs
day evening. Jun5 z, at $50 o'clock,
for ne benefit OF the Costa Ricsn
earthquake sufferers.
JOAQUIN 3. CalvO, jr-. son Of the
minister from Costa Rica, who IS ar
ranging the entertainment, will make
the opening address.
Miss Mary Cryder IS in charge OF
the program The artists VIII be Miss
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
Miss Hastings
Returns 70 Capital.

Miss Edgarina Hastings, who has been
spending the last several weeks in
west Virginia, the guest Of NJ and
Ms Raphael near Wheeling. has re-
turned 20 Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

ChIna's recent performance In plying
the torch may lead 70 suspicion that
too much red fire is bad thing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

Former Representative and MIS-. John
3. Henderson viii close Boundary
Castle" their handsome residence on
sixteenth street. early next week, and
go to Bar Harbor. where they will spend
the summer In their cottage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
Short Talks on
Classified Advertising
The Evolution of the Want Ad.

With the growth and progress Of advertising in general
there arose the very apparent need of for the
general public to voice. through medium, its misce
laneouS wants at minimum cost To be able to do this
effectively the natural medium the daily newspaper
the size of the al but few lines
small ad, however, could not attract enough aen-
ton in general position in the paper owing to the pre-
pondeance to large display ads, all these small ads
were placed together. AS its merits, this kind of
advertising grew it became necessary to classify the differ
ent kinds In this way the "Help Wanted - Situation
Wanted" Lost and Found Personal" md numerous
other classfcaon became permanent and distinctive
lures of the daily newspaper, and almost nds
penSable to the general public.
Want ad advertising has grown to extent where
new caShcahonS constantly necessary and
sonaby be said that every want arising in persons ex
iStence can be filled through this medium and thar the
want ad can buy, sell exchange anything.
GET THE WANT AID HABIT
Read The Washington Times want ads and if you
want anything, call up Main $780, ask for the Want AID
Dept and explain to the ad taSer Rates will be quoted
and satisfactory appropriate and effective ad written
The average ad costs les than 25c
Talk to the Town Through The Times
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

They're neck-and-neck on the Blue
fields race course. where fighting is done
by speed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

MIS- Randall H Hagner, accompanied
month Of June IN Atlantic CITY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

Colonel Bryan ssys there are times
when he is not eloquent Senator Bailey
believes him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

Miss Marthena Harrison, the debutante
daughter OF Mrs. Russell b Harrison.
VIII leave Washington SATURDAY. 10
spend the weekend IN Annapolis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
Box Party
Frnm the White House.

From the White House.
The Pres dent and Mrs. Taft occu-
pied the Preside utial box at the
Belasco Theater J. st evening. They
had as their g-Iests Senator and Mrs
NevvIands. the Assistant Seer etary OF
the Navy ana Mrs Beekmah Win
throp, Charles =. Taft, and Capt Ar
chibaid Butt
=
Mrs Robert Winthrop. OF New York,
who has been the guest Of her son
md law, the Assistant
Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs Beck
man Winthrop for the last few days,
has returned to her home.
=
DR.. and Mrs. Alexander Magruder
closed their residence on Jefferson
place today, and viii 90 10 their
country place at Araby. Nd
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
Misses Fish
Going to the Hudson.

UUIUR % LNE AWlSUUs
Representative Hamilton Fish and
the Misses Fish viii clos, their I
street residence shortly. and will leave
Washington about June 4 for their
summer home at Garris 0ns-on-the-
Hudson.
Miss Jsnet Fish will sail from New
York. June Z. 10 spend the summer
I'm Europe.
Miss ROsamond E5sh Will remain
with her father at Cfarrisons. where
her marriage 20 John Cutler. OF
BroOxline, Mass, viii take place In
october. The engagement OF Miss
Fish and Mr.. Cutler was announced
Just a few weeks ago upon the return
of the brfde-eleCt from California,
where she spent the winter with her
sister, Mrs. Willie:a Lawrence Breese-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

Mrs Norman Williams has closed her
Washlngton residence and has gone
abroad for the summer season
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

Mss Eleanor Young and Miss Nav
StoTy, OF Ohio, are expected 10 arrive
- W asLlIhgton this evening 70 be the
guests Ior several days OF Mss Rohvn
young. daughter OF M and Mrs. i -
1oung, OF 2 street Miss Young and
MISS Story have made the trip bv auro
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

Miss Elsie Mclean. daughter Of
Capt and Mrs Walter Mclean, z 8
y, viii leave Washington the last OF
tie week for Atlantic City, where she
viii toin her grandmather. Mrs Jar
Wis. drs. Mclean will 90 to the Adj
rondacl-s early IN June, where she
VIII be Joined by her daughter. and
later they viii 60 70 their summer
home. Crystal Springs Farm, at
CooperstOwn, " Y. Captain Mclean
is in command OF the U. s. ) Vermont
Mr., and Mrs John ". Foster will
close their washington residence
about June 10. and viii go 20 their
summer home In the Thousand Islands
for the season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

Miss Marie Aldrich has issued invita-
IONS for a bridge party on Saturday
evening. June 1 IN honor Of Miss Mar
garet Barr. whose marriage 20 William
starr Myers, Of Princeton, y. J.. takes
place on Wednesday. June S
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25

One way 20 lessen the divorce evil is
10 haSe fewer marriages.
II rained at the right moment al the
hall game anV-Wny.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-05-25
Dominica da Cana
Appointed Ambassador.

MISS Iannaisse Tyler. who has haa,
) penang the winter abroad vii q 49,
IN New York Monday on the A5-istt,e
. .1-s Yer IS well known in Wssbi1S-
ne Barracks with her brot6er y,,t q
MAX Tyler, .. S. A. ---01 l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
Something to Think About.

Mr., President the people of the United
States suffer loss of over 100000 lives
per annum. This terrible loss might be
prevented by reasonable safeguards I'M
der the cooperation of the federal and
state authorities, each within strict con-
stitutiOnal limits.
These deaths are caused by polluted
water. impure and adulterated food and
drugs, epdemiCS, various prcventable
Observation-Disclosures typhoid and mala-
rial fevers and so fOrth-unclean cities,
and bad sanitation.
Measuring the money value of an
American citizen at $l7O1, this prevent
able loss by death is one thousand mil
lions Of dollars annually equal to the
gross income Of the United States gov
eminent.
There are 100000 people in the United
causes, of whom 1000 000 are in the work
ing period of life about three-quarters
of a million actual workers losing on an
average 800 per annum. an approximate
loss from illness of five hundred millions.
and adding a reasonable allowance for
medicine, medical attendance, special
food and care. a like sum of five hundred
millions, these losses would make another
thousand million dollars of preventable
loss to the people of the United States
IFrom speech of Hon. Robert L. Owen of
Oklahoma in the United States Senate.
Most of us should carry repair kits to
mend our broken resolutions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
WEST pUMMERsroN.

G. 5. wilkins and family who were in
Grafton several weeks, have returned.
J. Clark and sons have shipped several
loads Of granite curblng from this quarry
to Brattleboro the past week
Mrs W. f. Snow and children of Mari
boro visited Friday and Saturday at the
Mrs. w. H. Butterheld
Mrs. Lizzie Huntley returned Tuesday
from Halifax, where she had been as
sisting relatives. She is now caring for
Mrs. Charles Taft and young son.
The Grange is appreciatiye OF the gem
crosby of Mrs. W. w Burnett. who so
kindly furnished the ice cream for the
supper held In connection with the Rey-
nolds entertainment Friday evening. AL
though not largely attended the AFFAIR
proved very pleasing to the audience and
snug sum was added to the Grange
treasurey as the result Of the comb!na-
ton.
We, too would seek information re-
garding the non-appearance this season
of certain birds chiefly the kingbird.
housewren and bank swallow. as men
toned by our Townshend neghbor. in
recent issue of The Phoenix. The barn
swallow, chimney swallow and yellow
bird have all appeared as usual. the lat
ter. always tardy visitor, coming very
recently in large hocks. The bobolink.
once common on all meadowlands, is no
longer seen here. his absence being at
tributed largely TO the coming of the
moving machine and horse rake. both
being destroyers OF his home and peace
of mind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
r. L. CHICkERING.

Frank l.. Chickering, the widely known
horseman, died early Friday morning in
his home in Westmoreand. y. H. He
had owned a large number of race horses
and had driven them successfully each
season for years AT the fairs in New
Hampshire. Massachusetts and Vermont
He was a familiar figure year after year
at the Valley fair in Brattleboro. Kitty
Wilkes was his leading campaigner. He
first drove her in classes around the
220 mark and eventually used her in
the freeze r-all events. She was a con-
sistent performer. and he would start he
in several races each season. seldom fail
ing to get a part of the money. Star Hal
and Bob's Baby We're other well-knowu
horses which he drove
Mr. Chickering had been in poor health
a long time. but his condition was not
considered serious until a few days be-
fore his death took place.
Mr. ChickerinE owned a farm in West
moreland, where his family lived and he
was also proprietor Of the livery stable in
the rear Of the Exchange building in
Keene. He is survived by his wife and
two children, his father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs, Albert ChickerinE. and two
brothers ana two sisters, all living in
Westmoreland or Walpole.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
The Big Business of Beef.

Let fancy endow Adam with the gift Of
eternal life. Start him, on the day of
ms creation to piling up silver dollars at
the rate of dollar a minute. Permit
MN TO work necessarily eight hours a
day the week long down the ages. He
VIII lack 100000 of having enough
money to pay for all the live cattle in
the United States in the year 1910.
Such is the magnitude of the beef in
dustry. The annual report of the de-
partment of agriculture, issued few
days ago indicates that there are 90, 65s,-
600 cattle in the country. At the
estimated increase in population over the
census of 1900 this provides a COW or a
bullock for every human inhabitant, adult
or minor.
II Is but natural that the citizen should
manifest interest in ascertainlng what be-
comes OF this beef. 1t is his right to be
informed that the source of his beef
steak is rapidly diminishing, that the
number of cattle decreases on a ratio
with tine increase in population, that the
great cattle ranges, which the late Fred
erlek Remington loved to picture, are on
the verge OF consignment to memory, and
that there are mighty elements besides
the beef trust which enter into this thing
we call the cost OF living "-LFrom Our
Beef Supply as a Great Business" by
Walter c. Howey, in the American Re
view of Reviews.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
Insurance Getting Scientific.

In making out their new rules for de-
termining who can be insured and for
what price, the actuaries are recognizing
somewhat belatedly, the fact that environ
ment much more than heredity influences
health and length Of life.
Scientific authority has for some time
taken that position with practical unanim-
ity, and while even the most advnced of
scientists do not deny that the sins-and
the mlsfortunes, too-of the fathers are
visited upon the children, they have much
modified the view that the DEGREES of this
law are as inexorably as they are ruth
lessly enforced.
Some of them, indeed, are not to be
avoided, but these are comparatively few,
and the imagined hopelessness Of escape
from ancestral dooms that was exploited
by lola and later by Ibsen is now much
lightened. Diseases once considered
hereditary like consumption and cancer,
have been put in other categores, and
even the Unborn "predisposition" which
was the first mitigation Of the old theory
is coming to be viewed askance as prob
ably an illusion.
That certain diseases, and not few of
them, run in families" is still matter
of common observation, but the new and
better explanation Of the phenomenon is
that the successive victims meet the same
fate merely because they are subjected to
the same or like conditions. When the
conditions are changed early enough the
sequence almost always breaks. Heredity
counts, but environment counts more.
New York Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
ODD GEOGRAPHICAL FACTS.

novel way to demonstrate the enor-
nous size OF the state of Texas is 70
spread out a map OF the Union and
stretch a measure across Texas the
| longest way. Then placing one end
of the measure at Chicago. one will
find that the other end will extend into
either the Atlantic ocean or the gulf o,
Mexico
The two largest counties in the United
states are Custer county. Montana, and
san Bernardino county, California Each
OF these is little more than 20 900 square
miles in extent and the states of Massa-
chusetts' Rhode Island. Delaware and
New Jersey could be put inside the
boundaries of either of them.
The smallest county in the Union IS
Bristol county, Rhode Island, which has
only % square miles
The county in the United States having
the largest population Is New York. which
has more than 1000, 900 people in IL. At
the time of the last census Bailey county
Texas, which is about the size Of the
state of Rhode Island, had only four
inhabitants.
About 90 miles from Durango. Colorado
there Is point where four states meet
Here, by stepping few feet in either
direction one can walk in four different
commemorative in as many different sec
onds. These commemorative are the
states Of Colorado and Utah and the
territories of New Mexico and Arizona
\ nearly parallel case is at Harpers
Ferry, where the train stops few
minutes TO allow the passengers to alignt
and enjoy a view which permits them
TO LOOK into three states-Maryland, Vir-
ginia and West Virginia
The highest and lowest elevations in
this country are in California, within 100
miles OF each other The Hottest is
Mt Whitney, 14,499 feet high. and the
lowest is Death Valley, about $50 feet
below the level of the sea.
Two Oceans Pass, in Yellowstone Park.
is so named because whenever there is
shower in the vicinity and a certain
small creek overhows, its waters spread
out over the edge of the continental
divide and pass into tributaries of rivers
which flow to the Atlantic and to the
Pacific.
The longest city street in the United
states is Western avenue. Chicago, which
Is exactly % miles long. Its nearest rival
Is Halsted street, also in Chicago, which
Is two-thirds of a mile shorter Hal
sted street is so much more closely
ouilt up that 1t is usually spoken OF as
the longest street in the world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
Three Words of Strength.

There are three lessons I would write
Three words as with a burning pen,
In tracings Of eternal light,
Upon the hearts Of men.
Have Hope! Though clouds environ
round,
And gladness hides her face in scorn,
Put thou the shadow from thy brow
No night but hath its morn.
Have Faith Whereer thy bark is
driven
The calm's disport. the tempest's
mirth-
Know this; God rules the hosts of
heaven,
The inhabitants of earth.
Have Love- Not love alone for one,
But man, as man, thy brother call,
And scatter like the circling sun,
Thy charities on all.
Thus gave these lessons on thy soul
Hope, Faith and Love-and thou shalt
find
Strength when life's surges rudest roll.
Light when thou else vert blind.
-[Schiler.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
WEST DOVER.

Mrs, Chris Jones left for Boston Mon
day.
was in town recently.
Miss Julia Thatcher of Florida, Mass
is at Mrs. Will Harris's.
Miss Lampman has finished work for
D. w. Price and has returned to Will
mington
Mr., and Mrs Bates and son OF Spring
field, Mass, are guests of his sister, Mrs
F. G.. Harvey.
The ladies' aid society will meet with
Mrs. VIII Harris next Wednesday after
noon. All are invited.
Mrs, Alva Canedy and daughters, Ellie
and Alice, are spending a few days with
Mrs. Canedy's father, w. f. Jones.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
"eLloHrED BEING" CEASED TO BE.
How Too Much MotherIne Was Reformed
out Of its Evaporation.

OUT OF us EHas9eration
You say Marjorie has changed"
Never saw girl change as she has.
in the - months since she married
Has it been as long as that.-l2
months?"
1T is year since Mark and Marjorie
walked up the broad aisle. Tley were
the handsomest couple ever married in
Wilton and people prophrsie1 they vvo,lJ
be the happlest"
THAT was claiming A great deal"
80 it has proved"
And Mark"
is perfect devotion"
Then what is the troubleo"
1t is clear case. though Marjorie
never speaks"
a clear case of what2 Won ara +,o
mysterious"
"A clear case Of too much mother-ln-
in that house She always mas mad +.
She's one Of that sort that will never
WELD an inch or adapt herself to circum-
stances. \ kind Of 'Mede and Persian
sort of womln-from whom heaven de-
fend 'uS'"
Did she approya Of rho ,,,,r,-;,,,.o..
thing that would come between her and
her son. She approved. but she was al
ways managing To postpone. and kent
them apart lust as long as She comb
OF course she admires Marjorie immense
ly-she can't help that-and she Is al
ways smiliugly singing her praises She
IS one of The smiling sor, hr- hobir1
that storeotyped smile. there IS a ROD Of
iron. ana Marjorie feels il TO her yer,.
heart. She is forced to swallow the nil
r-coated. but bitter MS gall
Poor girl, used to think She had a
great deal of spirit"
so she had: but YOU never can tell
what a girl will make of herself or how
she viii develop until she Is married 81
much depends upon environment This
is the home"
The two women stopned N loci, NJ
commodious house with wide niazzos
standing well back behind row NJ
naples.
1T certainly looks attractive Ono
ought to be a nroud and nrosnaroneI,.
happy woman"
Yes. one would think So NIarioria
is both proud and prosperous NJ pros-
perity goes. but happv She Is not She
is n hrigbtaa beirr mi a. III. -,
our set-blighted. that's the he, w wore '''O's
Horrible"
The two women passed on their way
IN the broad sbaded o,,ar,'e - 49, VIZ :,
you and l. reader had been cen we ~"s should
have noticed a tbird woman vol,ns ana
attractive, who walked in such close nro c,,
unity behind them mat in mo Stiffness
of the morning she conId not fai, - -,
willingly or not evarv word ~ tbeir 90
versation rbe lool, ~, 49, 80, 80
seen could never he forgotten
1t was such a Loot &c can haitian ha
Imagined than descrihad To he. tboUo,,ts
could he nut int ,,or,s -. 'I,ii 80
something like this. - '"'' "00'O 0'
what were they saving Mrs Hunt
and Mrs strange Uas n about ma 49,
Did they Moan mo ,,ban tbe,, -, ~. ~ ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
DIED FROM BULLET WOUND.
Archie W. Blanchard Cashier OF lnsur-
ance Company, Shot Himself with Re-
voIver at Retreat Saturday.

Archie w Blanchard, 80. of Hartford,
Conn, died i'm the Retreat about o'clock
Saturday afternoon from cerebral hem
orrhage resulting from an attempt to end
his own life with a revolver about an
hour and a half earlier He had been
under the treatment of the institution
more than a year for neurasthenia and
had lived with friends in Brattleboro and
more recently in Hartford. Four days
before his death he came to Brattleboro
and went to the Retreat for a renewal Of
treatment. There was nothing about his
physical condition or his actions to indi-
cate any suicidal mania and it is be
Ieved that his attempt to end his life
resulted wholly from dependency on ac-
count of i'll health. He shot himself twice
in the head while standing in front of a
looking glass in his room. the weapon
being 80 calibre revolver. 1t was not
known that he had such a weapon in his
possession.
Mr.. Blanchard was the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Blanchard of Hartford. His
entire life had been spent i'm that town
and he had a wide circle of friends there.
When he was but schoolboy he entered
the employ of the Factory Insurance
association, and he had been a valued
employe of the association since. He had
risen steadily from the position of clerk
to that of cashier and confidential clerk
The esteem in which he was held was
shown by the fact that his position had
been held open for him since he first be-
came i'll with neurasthena nearly two
years ago He had not been able to do
any of the regular work connected with
his position, but he could have resumed
his place any time that he felt able. He
had visited in BattleborO frequently be-
fore coming here for treatment, and there
are many in this town who will hold him
in pleasing remembrance. The body was
taken Tuesday to Hartford. where the
funeral was held. Besides his parents
he leaves one sister, Mrs. Jesse Smith of
East Hartford.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
TO ASSIST THOMPSON TRUSTEES.
John r. Howard, Jr., Engaged to Do
Constructive Work-Has Had Special
Training and Wide Experience.

Training and Wide Experience
Laurence Minot and Richards NJ. Brad
ley of Boston. trustees of the Thomas
Thompson estate, have sent The Phoenix
a signed statement this week which reads
as follows:
ITO meet the increasing demands OF
the work of the Thompson trust at head
quarters, and especially that which lies
outside of Brattleboro, the Thompson
trustees have engaged the services of
John r. Howard, jr., as secretary.
"Mr Towards work will not be the
distribution of direct money relief, but
will be in the constructive work that has
proved most helpful to the class of per-
sons intended to be benefited. such as
warding Oft sickness, helping in illness,
and finding chances in life.
'In engaging Mr.. Howard the trustees
sought the best advice attainable, in
order to enable them to secure a man
who, by training, experience, and per-
sonal preference for this kind of work.
seemed to them to be the best man avail
able for the purpose.
'Mr Howard worked at Harvard five
years as a special student For the past
eight years. in Boston, Buffalo, and
Philadelphia, he has given his time to
work connected with neighborhood ac-
tivities, tuberculosis, housing, play
grounds, labor conditions of women and
children, and other work Of a similar
kind.
1.-THE trustees venture to express the
hope that as far as, mis- work lies in Brat
tleboro, the kindness and assistance
which thy have so constantly expert
enced -',n their difficult task will be eX-
tended to Mr.. Howard in the work that
be- has undertaken in endeavoring to
make the trust more effective"
Mr.. Howard was in Brattleboro a few
days this week studying the local con-
ditions in order that he might take up
the work with greater effectiveness. He
visited the various institutions with
which the Thompson fund is connected
and conferred with the management in
each case. Although his headquarters
will be in Boston it is probable that he
will be in Battleboro frequently for
short periods.