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The Washington herald., 1911-03-04

Much interest was aroused among the
women Of Washington, particularly those
OF the D A. R, by The Washington
HeraId's exclusive story yesterday morn
ing, giving details of the battle to be
waged over the proposed amendments to
the constitution.
Mrs. Matthew T. Scott. president gen
eral of the D. A Il, who says that the
statements constitute ''an overt and ma
licious attack upon her by her oppo-
nents," made a formal statement of the
status OF the amendments from her point
OF view. 1t is as follows:
The proposed amendments to the by
laws issued by the finance committee and
not by the president general are sent out
in accordance with the suggestion of the
Philadelphia Audit Company. This audit
company is in the employ of the D. A R
and felt an interest in assisting in the
business management Of affairs, but not
being familiar with all the constitutional
requirements, overlooked certain impor-
tant points in recommending these amend
ments. While it is the duty of the presi-
dent general to submit to the congress
every amendment regularly offered, this
by no means carries with il her approval
of all such amendments. The adoption
or otherwise Of these amendments rests
entirely with the Continental Congress
: In her desire to be strictly impartial, the
president general has refrained from Civ
ing her opinions of any amendments in
advance of the congress-, but in view of
the overt and malicious attack by op-
ponents upon her, as published in The
Washington Herald, she feels justified in
saying that the proposed amendments to
the bylaws are not an administration
measure
VIII CurtaiI Powers.
I'm regard to the executive COM
mtttee. as proposed in these amend
ments, adding to the power of the
president general, as stated in The
Washington Herald, on the contrary,
II carefully read it will be instantly
seen that these amendments clearly
indicate that the powers of the pres
The Washington herald., 1911-03-04
Ocean steamships.

Sew York. March 3-Arived: ST. Paul. trun
Southampton. February =
Arrived out: Bremen at Brrmen
Sailed from foreign ports: kase<in Angusts Vic
torA from Cherbourx: kocniein Lniss. funn Naples.
The Washington herald., 1911-03-04

as is a water bottle. has been devised for
surgeons TO use as hot-water bandage-
The Washington herald., 1911-03-04
Makes a Protest.

III Mr.. Lancaster had gone as a pri-
vate citizen. would have nothing to say.
But he has brought in the name Of our
association without the slightest author
ity. and protest against passing the
matter over with a censure or equal
punishment
After a great deal Of discussion by
ether members. resolution introduced
70 annoint committee Of three TO inves-
The Washington herald., 1911-03-04

'ELL-On Wednesday, March 1, 1911. at
4O5 p m, at the residence of her son
samuel Bell, LIZ u. street northwest
ADELiNE BELL, daughter of the
late Heneretta and Dennis Reans
sister of Cornelius Beans. mother OF
Emma '. White, Rozeberry, Lincoln,
Dennis, Samuel, Arthur, and Minnie
BeH: and devoted mother-in-law Of
David a White
The Washington herald., 1911-03-04

Friday. March : 1911 at
her residence, 1916 Second streer
northeast, Miss SUSAN Z DECKER.
sister of Mrs. Mary d. Biddis and
aunt of Mrs. Helen B. Edgington and
Miss PATTY Riddis
The Washington herald., 1911-03-04

Funeral Sunday, March 5. from St
PauFs A NJ. L. Church. Eighth street,
between ID and E streets southwest,
invited to attend
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07
DISCARD HOBBLE AND HAREM
Garment Makers in Semi-Annual SEES
sion Declare Against Freak De-
signs for Fall Wear.

Toledo, Ohio. The semi-annual
gathering of the National Cloak, Suit
and Shirt Manufacturers association
assembled here the other day to dis
cuss the styles for women's wear for
the next fall and winter. The associa-
ton has "a manufacturers in it's mem
bership, representing an annual out
put of S4O,000.O00
"Hobble and harem skirts will not
be tolerated this year" said Chairman
Cohen of the association. They have
been forgotten long ago by the manu-
facturers. 1t is the intention of the
western manufacturers to have good
classy styles adopted and not food
the market with so many freak de-
signs OF course. this will not meet
with the approval of the manufacture
ers of the extreme east. as they are
the originators of the freak designs,
but we win do our best to crowd
them out"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07
CIerqyman's Widow and Authoress
Plan to Aid Poor With $20,0o0,-
600 Cocos Treasure.

San Francisco.-Although numerous
tales involving the search for hidden
treasure on the little island called
Cocos, off the west coast of Costa
RIGA, have been related, none is as
strange as that told upon the arrival
here of the steamship Stanley Dollar
from Ancon
Seven men and two women were
taken from Ancon aboard the Stanley
Dollar and landed upon the treasure
island, which for over half a century
has been the Mecca for adventures
from all over the world. The party
possesses two tons of supplies, boats
and chart of the treasure.
Not only is the band of adventures
led by the women, but in case the
search for the reputed $20,000,0O0
treasure is successful the entire
amount is to be used for the benefit
of the London poor Mrs. B. Till,
commander in chief, is the widow of a
noted London clergyman, while Miss
l.. B. Davis, the chief aid to Mrs.
Till, is said to be literary woman of
note.
Intensely religious, both women
have been connected with philan-
thropic work in London for the last
decade, and it is with the expectation
Of so expanding the vast lost wealth
Of the Peruvians that the expedition
was organized. The women believe
it especially appropriate that the
treasure should be used for religious
purposes, for the bulk of it was taken
from the Lima cathedral when the
Peruvian capital was threatened by
ChiIeans.
For safe keeping all the altar
pieces, consisting of the rails, images,
the Madonna and the IL apostles, were
placed on board the American ship
Mary Deer. The figures were all of
solid gold and life sized. Besides
there were millions in precious gems.
The manner in which the chart came
into the possession of the women is
strange. Cared for during his last i'll
ness in London by Mrs. Till and Miss
Davis, an aged and dying former pi-
rate confessed his completely in the
stealing of the treasure when he and
the crew of the Mary Deer mutinied
killed the officers Of the ship and
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07
EXPERIENCE AS A MONITOR
Statesman Wise When HE Said He
Had No Surer Light to Guide
His Feet.

It's worth is manifold, the burnt child
being said to first test it by dreading
the fire. Pleasanter associations multi
ply, however, with enlarged chances
for the test. A certain statesman once
intimated he had no light surer to
guide his feet than the lamp of ex-
perience." But the tendency is eth
er to discredit that source for enlight-
eminent or neglect replenishing to keep
it properly aglow. Moreover, there is
natural aversion to living over again
an unhappy past that prompts the
familiar plea: Let bygones be by
cones" So say we all, provided that
the warning voice of abandonment
compeIs the abandonment OF old dis
credited means and measures for what
by that same monitor is proved to
make for civic right eousness.
The light of experience mas be lur,
ing in its revival of tender n emories.
which changeful years only serve TO
dim Sith the mist OF tears. RETURNING
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07
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the nest and began cackling as
though she had laid a create of eggs
instead of only one. The motorman
leaped from the car, seized the egg,
held it up so that all might see it,
and put it in his lunch basket. Then
he put his car in motion and the tieup
of the line ended. When officials Of
the company ascertained what had
caused the block they posted no.
tice in the car barn warning motor
men that in future they must not al
low to hen longer than five minutes
for egg laying without special orders
from the executive Offices by tele-
phone. Whereupon the motormen as
sembled and agreed that in no circum-
stance would one of them run over q
laying hen. Assertion was made that
the only thing for the railroad COM
pany to do is to build a few nests be-
tween the sleepers, low enough down
so the running gear of the car will
clear the heads of the Industrious
hens
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07
MANS TIME is WORTH MONEY
Suave Stranger Made TWO Hours and
Half Stay of Montana Rancher Cost
Him SLIP d Minute.

Chicago.-It cost John Kafman $3.50
to stop $50 minutes in Chicago the
other day. He was here from Alberta,
Mont, on his way to Pittsburg, where
he was to meet his wife. This is his
time table:
Arrives at Central station a. m.
Meets suave stranger Z: 80 a. m.
Takes drink with him, 7:45 a. m.
Has his pocket picked, TAT a. m.
Discovers the fact 1855 a. m.
Talks to the police, $3.50 a. m.
Back to Montana. $3.50 a. m.
''The stranger made hit with me
because he said l looked like a west
ern breeze said Kafman. 81 guess he
meant a zephyr-something soft and
easy. I'm going back to Montana to
wire my wife to come on alone and call
the police as soon as the train gets
into Chicago"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07
HEN TIES UP TROLLEY LINE
and Passengers Joined Her in
CackIing-Time Limit Placed.

New York.-Trolley traffic on the
blocked twenty minutes by a speckled
and rosy-combed hen that scooped for
herself nest between the car tracks
and made the usual preparations for
laying a high class, low-priced egg.
The first trolley car that arrived after
the hen had settled herself on the
nest was filled with passengers.
Henry Wilderman, the motorman,
who knows much about cold storage
and lined eggs, but little about strict
ly fresh ones, ran his car close to the
hen before he stopped it, and, leaning
over the dashboard, yelled "Shoo!"
The hen simply looked up at him and
winked and settled herself all the
closer on the nest. Passengers near
the front of the car looked out and
saw what was blocking traffic. They
laughed at first, but when those in
the rear of the car yelled to the motor
man to go ahead, those who could see
the hen protested.
"Give her a chance" one old man
said. 81 haven't seen a strictly fresh
egg since left the farm fifteen years
ago"
''And 1 was raised in the city, and
never saw one" the motorman replied.
I'm always ready to look at curiosi-
ties"
Minute after minute elapsed, and
soon every one became interested, in
Guiding those in car that lined up
behind Finally the hen fluttered off
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07
= JTWE Old JWE

p UNCLE SANS infantryman-
who has to walk as we'll as
fght-may we'll bless the year
a. 1911, for the weight of his kit
is to be lessened by almost
one-half The regulation Sc Id. is cut
to 40 ID with everything on, and
stripped for real work in the field the
foot soldier will carry but 80 ID. now,
thus fitting him the better for march
ing and fighting. When a soldier goes
into a fight there are certain things
which he must carry if he is going to
be of any use to his country. These
are, first of all, his weapons-rit1e or
revolver-and the proper ammunition,
the first-aid packet, one Intervening
tool, water-a thirsty soldier cannot
hit a flock of barns-a mess kit, and
then more ammunition. Nowadays
21O rounds are not considered any too
much for the first dole of ammunition.
What he does not need in a fight is
his shelter-the dog tent" overcoat.
blanket, and poncho.
Today the intrenching tool is re-
garded as next in Importance to the
weapon Each man carries either
pick mattock, a shovel, or an axe.
Certain men also have wire-clippers.
With shovels a whole regiment can
hide itself in little holes in thirty sec
onds, and dead soldiers are no use to
a government The old days of
standing up in the face of the bullets
are gone now. The only time sol
der shows himself to the enemy, if
he can help 1t, is in the final rush.
Advances are not permitted until SUI
periority of fire is assured.
But there are a score of marches to
every skirmish, and the tabulated list
gives the essential things that each
infantryman must carry with him, all
of which are distributed more or less
evenly about his person.
Here is the tabulated list of the
United States infantryman's kit:
One rifle One intrenching tool
One gun sling One haversack
One bayonet One bacon can
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07

Tugs half a shelter tent, with five
pins and one jointed pole; his bun
kie" Tugs the other half, Now the
poles are abolished. The rife acts
as front pole and rope takes the
place of the rear pole. In case Of a
surprise the rifles is even handler to
get at But even better the lessened
weight will be carried in much easier
fashion
The illustration shows front view
of the new equipment of the United
States foot soldier with cartridge belt
and water bottle as compared with.
the old equipment showing how the.
mans chest was bound in by straps
and suspenders. Everything is now
lighter; the fighting and comfort
equipments are separated from one
another and easily detached. Rear
views of the new and the old equip
ments are also shown. The new
equipment shows the pack with the
bayonet on the left also the shovel.
canteen, and condiment can, as com
pared with the old, showing how the
bulkier weight Topped against the
back and pelvis, thus unduly and too
quickly fatiguing the soldier.
Most of this great relief to the
United States soldier who fights on
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07
NEWSTXE

One bayonet scab- One condiment can
bard One meat can
One cartridge belt One knife
One hundred rounds One fork
of ammunition One spoon
One first-aid pack Toilet articles
age One pair socks,
One ffrst-aid pouch wooden
one canteen One haversack ra-
One canteen cover ton
One cup One emergency ra-
One intrenching tool ton
And the pack, which consists Of:
One pack-carrier One shelter half
One blanket Five shelter tent
One poncho pins
carrier
Scores of further suggestions from
officers have been received by the
United States war department, which
is responsible for this new departure,
to make the soldier more efficient in
time of war. An ambulant kitchen
a range on wheels which can cook a
meal on the march-is one of the
newest wrinkles proposed. Automo-
biles for mobile army are demanded
now. The blanket has been cut to
weigh lb. 1t is proposed to abolish
the coat IN Cn0 uSlu anu SUBSTITUTE d
sweater in its place.
Other recommendations are that
the sergeants carry no rife in the
field but have revolvers and bolos in
stead. Likewise the cooks are to be
relieved of the rifle and have revolver
and bolo, thus enabling them to carry
sufficient utensile to cook for the
company when other transportation
has been abandoned.
1t is proposed 70 do away with the
old campaign hat and to substitute
the mounted police hat, which has a
lower crown and a wider brim and Is
more comfortable. With it goes the
individual housewife" The COM
pany will carry at kit for mending for
the entire outfit. A neckerchief is to
be made part of the uniform. officers
will not carry their sabres in the
field, and tobacco and soap will be
maze part of the ration. The foot
soldiers little tent has been made
much lighter. Nowadays each man
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07
JAPS HAVE GROANING TREE
Sounds Resembling Human Voices
Extraordinary Story.

Tokyo.-Another of the many ex-
traordinary stories with which the
yernacular newspapers fill their col
umns daily has just found its way into
print. It is about the discovery of a
tree which nightly emits sounds re-
sembling human groans.
The account is quite circumstantial
1t is to the effect that the tree is an
enoki, something akin to the oak,
this particular specimen standing in
the garden of one Mr.. Ozawa, at
Nishiyashiro
The tree is several hundred years
old and so large that it requires the
outstretched arms Of five adults COM
pletely to embrace It's trunk.
In the last few years this tree has
acquired the habit of groaning at
night for a certain stated season, l. g.,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07

graduates, even at four-score, feel for
getful of crow feet and burrows while
recounting the successes and reverses
of student life together. Surviving
veterans of the Civil War love at
intervals to fancy themselves around
the old camp fires. if not caring to
fight the old battles again as their final
fight draws near with the grim foe
who spares neither chief nor private
in the ranks. till the last on either
side is gone. Moreover, pulses may
throb with such depth of joyousness as
when brethren and sisters in Christ
are met to tell each other what it is
from happy experience to have him as
their elder brother evermore.-Knox
vile Journal and Tribune
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07

placed on any door. Instead of the
key and keyhole. however. there is a
particular bit of mechanism beneath
the knob, with four to six little levers,
which can be pressed or raised to IN.
lock the door. The owner or person
who has right to enter can be given
the combination and the lifting of one
or more of these little levers, one or
more times. just as may be arranged.
will release the bolt and the door will
open. The closing of the door will
lock it and a certain lever will re
lease it if it is worked from the in
side. Numerous combinations may be
had and these can be changed at any
time
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07
WOULD oestroy enc joke.

Locks of every imaginable kind
have been invented. but there is now
on the market keyless door lock
that is rapidly taking the place Of
the lock OF the old style. Harpers
Weekly notes
These keyless locks do not appear.
at a glance. to differ greatly from the
ordinary lock. They have fancy
plate and a knob and they can be
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07
HUNT FOR GOLD

sailed away from Callao The mutt
neers fastened toward the Galapagos
islands, but, being intercepted by a
man-o'-war, went to Cocos island,
where the treasure was hastily cached,
and the pirate sailed away. The Mary
Deer was overtaken by a Perucian
war ship, and with the exception of
two men all were put to death. One
of these was the dying pirate.
In proof of the truth of his story,
1t is said, the aged man surrendered
to his nurses portion of one of the
Madonna's ears, which was found to
be made of pure gold.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07

from the beginning of winter till the
cuckoo begins to make herself heard.
The same phenomenon has been
noted this year.
Speaking generally, the current So
cia1 craze in Japan is for the occult,
the newspapers almost without ex-
ception devoting a special section to
matter of this description, and more
particularly to the doings of the So
called "clairvoyants," who are spring
ing up in every direction all over the
country. The craze may be expected
to die a natural death like it's nu-
merous predecessors in the course of
a few more months.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07

foot is due to the untiring efforts of
the officers who make up the United
organized some years ago. It's presi-
dent is Lieut-General John G. Bates,
Brigadier-General Clarence r. Ed
wards is vice-president, and Major
George H Shelton is secretary and
treasurer
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07
wouId lave Real utIlitu.

Champ Clark proposes an inquiry
to determine the direct and incidental
cost to the United States of all the
wars waged since 1875. Among the
many ways in which such figures
would have utility would be in afford
ing instructive comparisons between
expenses on war footing and ex-
penses on a peace footing under stand
pat control
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07
Not Jacks View. However.

-Tarks-Jack married an heiress,
but he says she won't let him have
any money to spend"
-ks-Lucky dog He married not
only a rich wife. but also prudent
one.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07
Friendly Tin.

Sapleigh-Would you-er-advise
me to-er-marry beautiful girl or
a sensible girl?'
Hammersley-Tm afraid you'll
never be able to marry either, old
man.
Sapleigh-Why not?
Hammersley-Wen, a beautiful girl
could do better and sensible girl
would know better.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07
Hardly a Success.

did your daughter have a fine
weddin', Dennis?"
"Only fair The presents were
grand, but there was no fight"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07
Swiss Hero fund Is o. KID.

Berne, Switzeriand.-It is officially
confirmed that the government has
accepted with cordial thanks $4,000
in the form of United States Steel
bonds from Andrew Carnegie for tho
purpose of establishing Swiss hero
fund.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1911-06-07

The test of pleasure is the men,
Org of it
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23
SANE FOURTH FOR
KEOKUK THIS YEAR
Statement From Mayor Elder Regard
ing the Use Of Noise
Makers.

Mayor Elder has issued the follow.
ing statement: g
The city of Keokuk has an ordi.
nance in force prohibiting the dis
charging of fire arms, or the burning
of fire works, etc.
Last year the city council made nc
effort to enforce this ordinance, there
by giving the dealers the opportunity
of disposing of any fireworks they
might have ordered or had on hand
Due notice was given to all deaers
that the setting off of fireworks would
be prohibited for the future.
In view of the exceeding dry wealth
er we are having, the liability of fire
and the dangers therefrom, and on &C
count of the great danger to oul
youth from wounds and burns result
ing from fireworks, | earnestly solicit
the cooperation of our citizens to the
end that all fire works. discharging Of
fire arms, etc, be dispensed within the
celebration of July 4th.
The police department will be in
structed to enforce the ordinance
found on page 253, Sec. 3Os, of oul
ordinances, on and after this date.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-06-23
A Perfec. Shampoo.

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is highly recommended as an in.
MIGRATING scalp cleanser and dand-
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Makes the hair soft and pliable and
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Has all the qualities requisite in a
prescription foc high grade Sham
poo Paste. 4. fair trial will convince
you that Meritol Shampoo Paste is
unequaled.
Manufactured and guaranteed by
American Drug & Press Association
City Drug Store, local representatives
For tired, aching, swollen feet, Mer
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Meritol Chocolate Granules, prod
uct of the American Drug and Press
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effect Try them once and you viii
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Store.