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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06
Simple Cause Of Panic.

An umbrella caused a panic in TIA
Church OF the Sacred Heart in MoES
martre, France, the other night. Tie
beadle found the umbrella had cur
ously large knob on the handle ans
saw that the knob unscrewed. He
opened 1t, then put the umbrella down
with the utmost care, and rushed out
of the church. shouting. Fire. muir.
der. dynamite bomb!" The con.
gregation dispersed quickly, giving
the umbrella a wide berth. The police
arrived, telephoned for a water cart.
put the umbrella carefully into It, and
took It to the municipal laboratory
There is was examined. The hollow
knob on tho handle contained a packet
OF needles, a bobbin of red silk, and e
silver bottle of holy water.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06

caused her an unaccountable heart
pang. Perhaps he meant to do away
with her services and was trying to
dismiss her as kindly as possible.
II do not feel In the least tired,
Mr.. Cromlin And I would rather
not 60 home until the regular time
Very WE'LL" Cromlin replied, but
/ don't want you to overwork your.
self. that's all. You don't look too
strong"
The hurt look in Vera Benson's
eyes gave place to one of odd wist-
fulness, but she made no response.
What a little idiot she was to let her
feelings get the better OF her this
way. She controlled herself by an
effort. II he should ever suspect her
secret, she felt that she would die Of
modification. In moment, she was
her old, composed self. She opened
her tablet and reached for pencil.
Then she looked up to see If he was
ready with his dictation.
But Cromlin sat regarding her in a
quizzical, abruptly uncertain manner
that was disconcerting.
Cromlin interrupted her musing
with a blunt, characteristic remark.
Dreaming, Miss Benson?''
She colored again and covered her
confusion with smile.
& y am waiting to take your letters,
Mr.. Cromlin."
All. right. Take this:
My Dear Miss that will not
do. Say, rather, MY Darling Girl
or better still. my Own Darling
The stenographer looked up with
indignant eyes.
rs it exactly proper and-and fair
for me to-
AL matters between us are strict
~ confidential. Miss Benson.
thought that was understood"
( In second she looked up with her
pencil poised, as an indication for him
to proceed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06

WASHINGTON Sam has
W gone into the theatrical. business.
The federal government has expend-
ed $4,000 IN the construction OF a
model playhouse. and will spend thou
sands Of dollars more in producing
plays annually.
The playhouse was built to afford
amusement to 1000 inmates of the
Government Hospital for the Insane,
commonly called St. Eli.abeth's. The
institution Is the largest asylum Of its
sort IN the world.
!, Specialists state that one of the
greatest aids In curing insanity or OF
alternating its sorrows is amusement
All of the large insa ssylums of the
world have regular diversions for the
benefit OF their patients.
ST. Elizabeth's Is the only insane
asylum that has a theater. Hereto
fore the only amuse ents afforded
the patients were athletic sports, in
which only the more slightly dement,
ed were capable Of taking part
walks through the grounds or occa-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06
American Navy to Sport Dental Corps

port and starboard lights are not
lamps In drug store window.
II a man-o-war is sailing IN the
teeth OF the wind the dentist aboard
can act as navigator. and II a noun
famous wave" destroys her bridge he
can supply a new one easily. II =
cruiser gets in the doldrums the
passed assistant surgeon can give her
nitrous oxide gas and make her laugh.
There will be. q thousand uses for den.
lists In the navy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06
Too Much for Her.

tGE#s w 4VtOStt w
What is the matter with Aunt MI.
nerva?" asks the managing editor OF
the Woman's Helpful Hints Magazine,
observing that Aunt Minerva, the edi.
tor Of the answers. to-theanxious de.
paTtment, has Just been carried from
the office in a dead faint and placed in
an ambulance.
"She was opening her MALL replies
the assistant editor. ''and came upon
"a query asking for suggestions as to
what to do II company should unex
5pectedly arrive while q woman was
cleaning house and had the parlor and
bedroom furniture In the back yard
the range dismentled, the curtains
down and the rugs up. sprained
wrist . sore thumb. and had accident
ally dropped her han rat u To puckSl
OF a,,d~ |" s55
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06
which is ornamented with two rowi
of embroidered buttons.
The corslet and girdle, the latter
knotted in the back. are of light blue
liberty. 24s,.
cretonne shad es. s.
JULIA BoTToMLEY.

The newest and prettiest thing In
home decorations is the lamp shade OF
shirred cretonne or lowered silk. For
these hea-.~ wire frames are pur.
chased, the round shape being the
best. The cretonne or sill: is then
shirred tightly under this frame, and
clamped or glued to It. "A narrow
border Of furniture gimp conceals tn.
Joining place. a.f&;e frs
In tapestry this variety of LAM
shade becomes really gorgeous. The
idea. of course, can be applied in any
Of these materials to candle shades
as well.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06
A Toilet Novelty

A small silver novelty that makes
a useful gift for ENTHUSIASTICALLY
in summers a fiat, plain silver case
to hold the books of powder paper.
The case is double, clasping like a
card case, and is made with an inner
rim, beneath which the powder boob
covers are slipped.
Marked with a monogram on one
side and date on the other, such q
case makes useful engagement pres
ent; unmarked it is suitable for a
prize.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06
To clean Stained ornnoIu.

Dull and stained ormolu is not dill
ficuit to clean with powdered whiting
moistened with gin. This cleaning
paste should be rubbed on with /,
small brush. the bristles OF whicl
are hard. SO that it is possible to worl
1t into the chased design When th,
paste has dried on It should be re
moved with hard brush and a polls,
secured with clean leather
The above recipe always gives sas
iisfaction. iss5 s Ri
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06
Hxers Secure. Good lab.

Des >Moines. J fn. 6. Following the
resignation Of Nj. Parsons as as
sistant city attorney, H. w. Byers,;
former attorney general. was ap-
pointed by the city council as cor
poration counsel for the city OF Des
Moines at q salary Of $4,000 per year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06
Pretty Table Decorations .

Smilax is pretty and effectiye
Decoration for the dinner table. l,
is not expensive. as It can be used
three or four times. provided It IL
completely submerged in cold water
hetween, and then gently shaken and
dried before use.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06
Expect Smiths App6intment.

Washington. Jan. Sit now seems
strongly probable that Representative
Walter /. Smith is tq be appointed
on the circuit bench tq succeed Judge
Van Deventer, and that H. W. Byers
is to succeed Judge Smith In the
house Of Representatives. Il
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06

British Warshlps on Scrap Heap
More than s6O.O0O,00o Of English
warships are to rest in Rotor Row.
the Spithead scrap heap. They are
less than 20 years old The admiral
ty's idea Is to scrap these warshipa
for they are not up to the mark. but
Yet ~ ~ show. and SO are q draw
~ Ssting more modern war
y .s3as ork Press.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06
Young Declares AGAINST Caucus.

Des Moines, Jan. GA statement
was issued by Senator Young declar-
ing against caucus Of republicans
on the United States senatorship and
favoring 3 special primary towards
the end Of March or the first OF April.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06
BentIey-oImstead co H,s Ei..

Bentley-O lmstead Co. Has Fire. ii
Des Moines, Jan. 6.The Bentley
olmstead Shoe factory caught fire
about 3 o'clock this morning and Oh
account Of lack OF. water pressure
the firemen worked at a disadyant-
age, and much damage resulted. ss5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06
She Met HerMntch

in investigating truth, the court must
see all obstacles put aside. Accord
ing1y, It Is fitting that the prisoner'I
hat be removed, and with 1t the shad.
ow that 1t casts upon her face.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06
solons Get Glad Sand J l,z n

Des Moines, Jan. Wednesday,
January Is, has been fixed as the date
for the big stag party which the
Greater Des Moines Committee will
give in honor OF the members Of the,
Iowa legislature. .g N 4 Il. :5Iss !
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-01-06
cumnnins NAV Get Elkins, pls

NJ - tn,
Washington, p. g, Jan. TO-. !.
death Of Senator Elkins. chairman ~ Z
the senate committee on intersts - .
commerce. makes It possible 1 ss
Senator Cummins win head this
mlttee. 5sss sss.sss
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
FRATERNITY men J.
In CONVE N ton.
Chi zeta Chi, Medical, Will
Elect Officers at Business
/ Session To-Day.

Tho annual convention of the Chi Zeta
XII medical fraternity opened yesterday
morning at the Jefferson Hotel with u
business session, which was executive
peinS connected with tho inner work
tnss OF the fraternity. Relaxation wac
pifered last night. however, III the
ing room OF the hotel after all business
bad boon faced and nut away. TO.
gays session OF the convention will
pc moro important. as the grand OIL
GERS OF the fraternity are 20 DO chosen
picked
The convention was called to order
yesterday morning at ~ o'clock by
supreme Deputy Grand L. +. Daley, vi
New York, followed by Il prayer by
pr. II. Bernard. Psi Chapter. An adj
Moses Sycle. OF Hlchmond. vas re.
spondcd to by DR.. H. G. Cannon, OF
Atlanta The roll call showed the FOL
rowing delegates present: DIR. H. T.
E3unch. University OF Georgia: DR.. L. e.
gays. physicians and Surgeons. OF New
york; DR.. j. ID. Darby, University oil
Maryland; Dr. H. q. Cannon. Physicians
Howard. Vanderbilt: Dr. =. 81 Howcll
Atlanta School Of Medicine; Drs. L. d.
CHAPMAN and L. r. Norwood, Univer-
univerAity or Arkansas; Dr. j. +.
Spcarman, Physicians and Surgeons. OF
baltimore; DR.. T.. w. Ryan. Eordnam.
Or. T. u; Weatherby. Medical College
~. - = ~" ~ w. W. layior, Jr.. BIr-
!nningham Medical College; Drs Il. fl.
tlske and j. c. Carr, OF Lincoln Uni-
sersity: Drs. L. L. DAILY, j. c. McDou
gall, Il. G. stephens and Dabncy Minor.
al supreme officers Of the fraternity
ohlcers Of the convention were an
pointed as follows: DR.. ". J.. Thomp-
son, chairman: DIR. J. K. German. sec
rotary. and DIR. q. E. Buwdoin ser
keant -at-arms. All OF these men are
tnenoers OF the Psi Chapter, OF Rich
The election OF officers for the com
ing year VIII take place to-day. /,
must alEo DC decided whether the next
EonFenhon VIII meet in New York
Augusta or Memphis. all of which hnv.
put In invitations. To- might the dele
gates VIII be entertained at a pos
row the convention is scheduled m tnl,.
q trip to Washington. returning for
che hnal banquet at the Jefferson m
thc evening. 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
A H|MALS DYING
FROM MOLOYFOOO
Fatal Disease Breaks Out at DIFF.
ferent Points-Warning
Is Issued.

Di. J. u. Fcrneyhough. the state
Veterinarian. sends out the following
official warning to the -armers Of
Virginia:
The attention of this Office has
been called 10 outbreaks OF Il very
fatal disease among tho horses and
mules In different sections of Virginia
during the last few weeks. From the
information received and the cases /
have examined, where l had the OPP
portunity of making personal in
vestigation, there is no doubt in my
mind as to the disease. what It is
called and especially am l quite sure
OF the cause.
The trouble is described in the cir
culur No. l22, issued from our United
states Bureau Of Animal Industry as
'cpizootic ccrcbro-spinul menlnitis Of
horses / have often heard the term
blind stagEcrs' used for the same dis
ease. Since the disease is caused by
fungus mold). which the animals
takes into Its system when cutting
damaged corn OF damaged forage OF
contaminated water, and since the af-
fcctcd animals die III short time
after the first symptom Is noticed. we
must turn our attention TO preventive
(prophylacticJ treatment, as by this
means we can unqucstionabiy stop the
progress OF the fatal disease in sta :
3lc even though II has killed several
good animals at the beginning.
preventive treatment consists in a
complete. change OF food and water
supply OF the we'll animals. The cause
is in the food or water.
Examine all feed carefully, especially
corn: the moldy grains on the end of
the cob is often whore the cause is
located. DO not feed damaged food
Camy feed which is contaminated with
mold. Much corn WAS damaged last
summer and in the fall py the late
summer rains, thus so much of this
disease among ur hoses now that
this damaged corn is being fed,
Medicinal treatment Is very un-
satisfactory, hut the disease can be
prevented by simply not allowing your
horses to cat damaged foon-food con
! tumsnutcd by molds. This is simple
and safe. while the disease Is usually
fatal when II affects stocK."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
Dr. Lyon S
eERFEcr
+ Doth Powder
not only cleanses, presevesand
beautif1esthe teeth Without In
jury, butimpartspurityandfra-
GRANGE to the breath, removing
instantly the odor Of tobacco.
VIRGlNIANs AT THE HOTELS

Lexington--O. Il. Gregory, Staunton;
f. L. Reid. LynchburE: D. II. Chapman
norfolk: w. r. Bailey. Portsmouth: a.
L. Tice. Elliston: George a. RaIney
lthwrenceville: J. B. Harlow, Virginia
annie Williams. Arvonia: D. p. Shoun
La Crosse: NJ. l.. Martin, Newpor,
Ne~s; a. W. Weaver. Rice. p. T. Tay-
Tor. King and Queen Courthouse. J. r.
; Johnson. Ercderiek's Hall.
: Davis-R {. jeffrey, Arvonia; IL. NJ
Linkous Locust Creek: Charles G
Gresham. Newport News: Hinton Dun
Ton, Newport News; John a. Marstci-
icr. Diliwyn; Mr.. and Mrs W. Y. Mndi.
son Iunstail; Charles ]. Conner. Elk
Murphys- NJ Darnal. Roanoke;
{. w koolase. Jr. Norfolk; Is. L.
pownham. .NeAandria. ~ 6. priddy,
Lynchhurg: Ella VI. voiirath Harrison
Hamm,, W. w E, Mprriy W,IayeTIy i.
Manikin,, Il. w. Woodward. clifton: r.
a. Howell. South Buston; +. & Wvnn,
Ice HAL: 9. q. kizcr, Norfolk; q.
Hutchinson, Warsaw, c. T. flowers. II.
lynn lowers, culpeper, W. g. Bocher.
petersbnrG. l.. L. I.ookaDin Roanoke:
~ Q. Jeffrey. Arvonia: T. L. Springer
StcarncS.
Richmond--Mr ana Mrs. W. Il Tay-
IIor. Emporia, J. ". Goodwin. clifton
orse; a. $: Higgins. Dendron. II. W.
University OF Virginia. =, ". Jenreyy.
kcysVille Mr.. and Mrs. S. K Baker
Front Royal: SIR and Mra w. 4. Car
Ter Newport News Low Wood War
renton: W. B. Lee. Whitewater
Gilbcrt--MI and Mrs N. Mnrs,cllcr
ana daughter. Fredericksburg: = $
smith, Mineral; Mr.. aud Mrs. Charlie
iiyland. stokes. G. D. Burk. Norfolk;
a. w. Powell. Alexandria: f. w Ed
wards AlcHandria J. L. Cook, Alcxan-
dria.
Stumpfs-E:. *. Mercereau, stanton;
l. Adler. Norfolk; j. $. Heller, Nor
i3ik. j. T. Ltppord, Virginia: c. j.
flanagan. Virginia. l.. D. Pitman, Nor
folk; ID. u Compton, Danville: w. 4
L. Seuer. Virginia: Andrew ii. Allen
virginia; 6. w. Funkhouser, Harrison
nurE; d. J. Phillips, Newport News: ].
GINA -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
WILL .AsI< tLE-MILLIoN
FOR PUuIIC BUILDING


lHPecIaI 70 the Times Dispatrh.
winston salem. y. c., December ~ S..
committee OF representative citizens
VIII 80 To Washington soon after Con-
Sfess reconvencs for d conference. with
North Carolina Senators and Rcprcsen-
tatHes relative to the annro-
priation Of S25o,0Oo made by a
iorincr session for enlargement OF tho
inSton- Salem post-ofncc RcDrcscn-
.aife St"dnlHn. of This district, was
here to-day discussing tho rnatt.r LIZ
me Board OF Trade The Board of
trade feels justified in asking for
a9oV.ooo Tor the public building in
utcs approximately $1,000, 900 unnuniiy
10 the government
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
WAGE SCALE UP
photographers on c. q q. in Conference
with General Manager

photographers on c. 6 q. In Conference
With General Manager
Two conferences were held yostnrdav
pclWeen the committee OF tclegraphcrs
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
ano General Manager Grice, one In tho
morning and the other in the after
noon The question or the Is per cent.
increase In wages asked for bv tn.
operators was again taken up. an well
M number OF allied demands No
,nsrecinent was reached, the matter
peing deferred Tor settlement at a
snter meeting. which will be held in
Lhc course OF the next few days An
adjustment Is expected shortly
MeetinEs between the telcgraphcrs
end MT. Gricc arc being held daily.
Hnothcr consultation will take Mace
a, o'clock this afternoon The order
OF Railroad photographers of the Chesa-
pcake and Ohio system is represented
AT Tie series OF meetings now I'm prog
rcss by eleven men delegated by the
various divisions OF the railway. The
delegation il beaded by L. r Hicks
general chairman OF the order, and
j. j. Bcrmndy. fourth vice president.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
Especial to The Timcs-Dtsoatch l


Washington. December 2S.-Cabinct
officers. members of Congress and
others high in Washington official lifc
who, for one reason or another were
forced 10 remain in the national cap
ital away from their families during
the holidays, have found many cheer
ful moments around clubroom tircsidcs
and under the festive Christina S
decorations that are found on every
hand. The sweet scented cedar bouShs,
the delightful aroma Of the choice FIa-
vana cigar. tho cracking of the big
log tire. and the ever ready bowl OF
Christmas noE have lent spice and
variety to many interesting tales Of
men now or in former days holding
high positions in the public eye,
Among tho best of these story telicrs
has been former Secretary of War.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
POSTUM KING HERE
CoIunri Fisher. Of Georgia. Originated
'rhnI Dinner to rrcsiticnt INIT.

Colonel IL. G. Fisher, OF Newman, Ga,
known throughout tho Cracker state
as the "possum King was registered
at the Jefferson Hotel Yesterday. He
WAS in the city to attend the confer
cncc Of the district managers of the
MISUNDERSTANDING Chemical Company.
Mr.. Fisher gained fame some years ago
ny originating the famous posSum din
ncr rendered to President TAFT in At
lanta. furnishing thereby much grIst
impetus for the short-lived Billy Pos
sum craze.
Nobody, they say down in Georgia.
can tree n possum with the accuracy
and dispatch Of Colonel Fisher. Ills
fame in this particular branch of sport
has spread beyond Georgia boundaries,
and the President of the United States
and othcr prominent visitors seldom
ing the colonel's hospitality the chef
d'oSuvrc OF. which is postum q Ia
Creole.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29

was coming. A loud, shrIl whistle
and the locomotive was seen tearing
down, letting out thick black smoke.
The bell was ringing. and altogether
1t was making loud noise as Il swung
along at u rate of about fftcen miles
an hour.
Now. what do you think of II. Uncle
Billy? We'll" he answered. II don't
sec how You are going to stop the gol
darncd thing"
That said Mr.. FToflin. reminds me
or the Democratic party at this time"
p. II. Meg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29

Arthur Is. Moore and George Wilson
were arrested yesterday NJ deserters
from the United States Army
leslie Drew, an eleven year-old col.
orcd hoy. was arrested on suspfcion
OF having committed felony. The
boy said that he was charged with
stealing pistol. He knew nothing
Noltz 49, =
William Balls coIored. was arrested
on charge OF shooting Ellen Harris.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
POLICE COURT CASES
Henry Lewis, Chursed with Murder. sent
On to the Grand Jury

On Ia the Grand Jury.
Henry Lewis, coiurcd. charged with tho
murder OF Leslie Seldsn. was sent on to the
grand jury from Police Court yesterday
Arthur Lee. charged with forging Tho
name OF L. l. Lee to check for sI3 on
the Merchants National Bank was .ils.
missed
ietcr Lacy. colo.ed charged with ii!.r-
ally having cocaine In his possession. was
dismissed
The hearing Of Roy j. Hines. charged
with stealing $3.50 from tho Grand Union
Tea Company. was continued 10 january 3
The hearing OF Hamilton scott cooreh
charged with stealing $3.50 rom Mrs a. J.
l'Eie' was continued TO January lie was
tailed IN ;hc sum OF S:c>
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
MniI nv AernnIan.

,,tsPeclai TO The Times Dispatch.
Washington. December 2S.-rost-
ihorZed jaymnster Thomas Il Wal
incc AZ Wilmington. y c., 10 collect
ana deliver mail by acroplanc at The
T.. . ,i,'. meet L" be held there on
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29
THE WEATHER,

t'"rccnst: For EirEinia-Fair, cDnttn-
ucd cold Friday; saturday fnIr. slightly
Incoming variable.
North Cnrolinn-Fair. continued cold
rrihh!; saturday mir, slightly warmer,
~ lnds.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29

II 10 staple and Yet "a dolicacy, al.
ways ready. always delightful and al
ways to be relied upon-The Velvet
Kind Ice Cream
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-29

Sure docs keep the JOY iags wavin'--
The Velvet Kind-Fruit Brick Ice
Cream.