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The Elbert County tribune., 1911-09-29
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HINGS are Enthusiastically looking up
In the south. This era of better condi-
tiors and better feeling Is all the more
noticeable because It has made itself
manifest at time when business con-
ditions have not been uniformly sat
isfactory in other sections of the coun-
try. Good crops are at the bottom OF
of the Improvement In Dixie. as. In
deed. they are usually at the bottom
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-09-29
Not All Smoked.

l.. White Busbey. secretary to for
mer Speaker Cannon, was explaining
that the speaker did not smoke SO
much as people thought he did.
my understanding" suggested one
of the party, 'is that he gets away
with about 20 cigars day."
"Oh, WELL" said Busbey, but he
eats half Of 'em."-Sunday Magazine.
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-09-29

and L went to tho
store to get d bottle
of Lydia E Pink
hams Veget le
Compound, but the
clerk did not want
to let me have IT.
he said it was no
good and wanted mo
to try something
else, but knowing
all about 1t / in
sisted and finally
got 1t, and I am 30
The Elbert County tribune., 1911-09-29
SHE GOT
WHAT SHE
WANTED
This Woman Had to Insist
Strongly, but it Paid

Chicago, ul.-"I suffered from fe-
male weakness and stomach trouble,
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
THE BATTLE OF BALLOTS
: INCREASES IN INTEREST
Contestants for the Round the World and European
Tours Are: Encouraged by Many Herald Readers,
Who-Are Pleased to Assist Them with
Coupons and Subscriptions.

- ~
The battle of The ballots is on Ballots
to the%rtght of thfm, m,Cbanots to the left
Of them, the busy clerks were almost
hidden al times behind great stacks of
neatly trimmed votes sent in by the
contestants and their friends Packages
Of ballots came to The Herald office done
up in every conceivable manner: some
were tied with ordinary string. but a
great humber came tIed with blue and
white ribbons. In fact. one beautifully
done-up package was taken for an ele-
CANT gift for some member of the tour
department. The ballots were brought in
by men, old ladies' school boys and girls.
telegraph messengers. policemen. and
last but not least. they came in great
nunt ers thro -H the. pails. One pack
e g- was accor.:3 :3..rAed by bit OF poetry,
which we reproduce below.
The interest shown in the candidates
by their friends should convince any one
who is still hesTsf1ng about entering
the contest that his friends would be as
activeJn his behalf as the friends of the
contestants who have already entered
There are people in this city and out of
town VINO will be glad to save their
coupons for you, to interest their friends
In your behalfs Who will not only give
you their ballots. but who will give YOU
their subscriptions4and assist YOU to get
subscriptions from their friends II YOU
have been endeayorihg to make up your
mind for some time to enter the CON-
test, and for some reason or other Won
still hesitate. your hesitation may be the.
means OF wrestling from you one of the
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22

most glorious tours ever offered by z
newspaper. II is a fact that some of the
contestants now striving for the tours
on account of timidity and a belief thai
they would be unsuccessful almost de-
Clded not to enter, but after being shown
how votes could be secured, and that II
only took a little determination and
work, started out. and. though for a lii.
tie while not very much was accom-.
plished, to-day things are changed and
the contestants who were the most timid
are the most successful. You can win II
you will.
THE CONTESTANTS MATIN
VINO is there left for me to beguiIe?
who Is there l have not sought?
Where can I get a subscription. to-day?
That is the paramount thought.
What tho my breakfast I do not eat.
What tho my lunch is nil?
I must be gathering the coupons,
And gather them will
What tho my dinner is delayed,
What tho l seek no rest? :;
Tis better that 1 win a trip abroad
And sail Ger the ocean breast.
And tho l am worn to a FRAGILE.
And nervous prostration have 1
] still am seeking subscriptions
Give. me your coupons" / cry
Who is there left for me to beguile?
Who is there have not sought?
Where can l get a subscription to-day?
That is the paramount thought.
DOUGLAS B. THOMPSON.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
CONVENTION HALL
PLAN Is REVIVED
Talk of S6,OOO,OOO Building
Down Town.

Whether GimbeI Bros, the big Phila'
delphia department store people, will To-
cate in this city is a much mooted
question Members of the firm have said
they do not intend to establish a store
here, but several unusually well-inform-
ed real estate brokers say that the trans
fer of property at Thirteenth and F
streets northwest is for the purpose OF
building a mammoth department store
On the other hand, Lee p. Latimer, vice
president of the F. H. Smith Company,
through whose Offices the buying is be-
ing conducted, denies that the property
is being secured for a department store.
The deed transferring the property. al
the northeast corner of Thirteenth and
streets northwest went on record yes
terday. The deal involved approxi-
mately 1898, 49, and the property was
transferred to Edward G. Perry, of the
F. H. Smith Company. At the same time
deeds of trust for $3O6, 80 and s43, $50
were placed on the property from Ed
ward G. Perry to the National Savings
and Trust Company to secure the Amer
lean Security and Trust Company. The
trust is for five years at per cent,
payable semi-annually
Several prominent brokers have ad-
mitted that the purpose to which the
property will be put is mystery. From
New York the information has reached
Washington that the site is being aC-
quired for a gigantic hall, which will be
used for conventions, big theatrical pro-
ductions, inaugural balls. and band con-
certs. The convention hall plan, which
was recently launched in New York
calls for an expenditure of not more
than 100000. and the high figure at
which the. property in question is being
sold, would, it is said, preclude the use
Of the site for a department store, as
the profits would not warrant the out
lay.
If the convention hall plan is the mo-
tive for acquiring the property, and
many believe that it is, Washington will
have one of the largest and handsomest
buildings of its kind in the world.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
DAZZLING DISPLAY ASSURED
AT NATIONAL STYLE SHOW
Beautiful Live Models Will Be Employed in Showing
Feminine Apparel

| by schwab, Schwartz, Del Crosse, Low
enstine. and other well-known ladies'
tailors.
E. L. Goddard will have an attractive
display of millinery and a demonstra-
ton of the Gossard corset The Spirella
and the No-Bone corsets will be demon
strated in a unique manner.
Art embroidery will be shown in an
attractive state by Sauter's. The dis
play that will be installed by this firm
is valued at several thousand dollars,
and will be the most interesting it its
line ever made here.
A large number of dressmakers, la
! dies tailors, and milliners will have in
dividual models on display. rounding out
thoroughly complete exhibition of high
grade, handmade apparel for women.
The National Style Show will not only
demonstrate how best to clothe the form
feminine. but how best to care for the
skin. Celebrated beauties will demon
strate the efficacy OF cosmetics. Miss
Margaret z. Scheetze will have an ex-
hibit that is expected to attract large
attendance. The willard White MeIo-
rose preparations will also be represent
ed by corps of beauties.
The John B. Ellison Company, of Phil
adelphia, jobbers in woolens, through
George B. Wagner, local manager, is
giving away ladies' suit patterns to pa
irons Of the style show. Some three for
tunate Washington women will shortly
be wearing new suits, the selection of
cloth being made from this firms most
exclusive lines. Admission tickets to the
style show contain coupons. and patrons
are urged to hold the same and watch
the style show newspaper advertise
ments.
Fine music will be among the other
delights of the exhibition. An orchestra,
stationed in the music gallery, will play
both afternoon and evening. The o. ].
De Moll Company will have a demon
stration of their player pianos and Victor
Victrolas. and patrons of the style show
are promised 4 musical treat, the Sc
lections including reproductions Of ia
nous grand opera voices and compost
tons
Tea will be served free each afternoon.
and in the evenings fruit punch may be
had, also gratis. Rauscher's cloakrooms
will also be available, so that an after
noon or evening at the National Style
Show can be passed under the most
pleasant auspices.
The exhibition will be open from to
6 and to p. m, Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22

With the opening Of the National Style
Show a Rauscher's bathrooms tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock, Vanity Fair will
have a new and attractive point Of rem
devious. The style show will constitute
an exhibition Of all manner Of exclusive
models in women's dress, as designed
and executed by hand in local ateliers.
The exhibition will demonstrate, 1t is
declared, that the National Capital is
fast gaining prestige as a leader in the
modes; that her designers are, in fact,
creators, not imitators. Patriotic Amer
lean women are anxious that Washington
should enjoy the same vogue or distinc-
ton in matters Of feminine apparel as
does Paris. To demonstrate that Wash
ington has more than a sentimental claim
to leadership in matters Of dress, this
exhibition has been staged. 1t has been
promoted under distinguished auspices.
and has been staged under the direction
of Charles c. Columbus, who has already
had considerable experience in the con-
duct of sartorial displays.
One of the large exhibits in the style
show will be that of Neighborhood
House. The most notable display in the
history Of the institution is promised.
II is being installed under the direction
OF the industrial committee, Mrs. c. p.
Hemmick CMrs. Albert Clifford Barney,
chairman. Among the other women TAX
ing an active part are Mrs. George S.
Becker, Mrs. Hennen Jennings, Mrs.
Archibald Hopkins, Mrs. Fremont Smith.
Mrs. William Phelps Emo, Mrs. Charles
Ffoulke. Mrs. Fahnestock, Mrs. Samuel
F. Emmons, Mrs. Charles ]. Bell, and
Miss Sophie Siebert Neighborhood House
is celebrated for its costumes for theatri-
cal performances.
The National Style Show will be nota-
BILE for its displays of gowns. Leinhardt
will have six evening gowns. They will
be displayed on six of the most beautiful
and graceful young women in the Ma
tional Capital. Bode will have evening
gowns and walking suits, also on live
models Lipshutz will display riding
habits and tailored suits on live models.
wineman will also display his garments
on live models.
It is estimated that at least twenty
five live models will be employed in the
showing Of gowns, suits and millinery.
Virginia Ross will have a stunning dis
play of millinery, with an experienced
model to show the hats to advantage.
This exhibit, as with many of the others,
will be changed daily.
Virginia F. Covey will have a display
Of gowns. Christine will also employ a
live model in her millinery display
Large exhibits have also been prepared
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
WILL CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN
CaIedonian Club Plans to Make
Merry with Witches.

The entertainment committee Of the
Caledonian Club, at a special session
last night in Eagles Hall. made final
arrangements for their thirty-second an,
nual Halloween entertainment, to be
given October 27 at Pythian Temple.
The auditorium of Pythian Temple will
be decorated in keeping with the season,
and an excellent programme will be
given. Prof. MundelIs orchestra of if
teen pieces will give several selections,
and vocal and other musical offerings
will be given by James Anderson, Mrs.
G. Williams, c. E. Webb, Mrs. Mating
ly's pupils, Miss Jean McGinty, Mrs. F.
Williams, c. Owens, and S. ouine
Prof. L. B. Deuchars orchestra will
furnish the music for dancing, which will
begin at 10 o'clock, following the enter
tainment. The Ladies' Auxiliary to Cap
itaI Branch is taking an active interest in
the affairs and those on the ladies' COM
mittee include Mrs. Jessie F. O'Brien,
chairman: Miss Jane Petrie, Mrs George
Rae, Mrs. Thomas Weeks. Mrs John
McGinty, and Mrs. Mary Munro.
The committee of the Caledonian Club
having the arrangements in charge is
composed Of John D. Higgins, chairman; /;
Alexander Robertson, Charles Deuchar,
Robert Adam, John Mitchell. George Rae,
James Anderson, and George A. MUIR
rison.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
ROW OYER WOMAN
ENDS IN MURDER
Henry Watson, a Negro, Is
Stabbed to Death.

Stabbed through the left breast, Henry
Watson. negro, thirty-five years old.
was found in a dying condition by the
police Of the Third precinct in room on
the second floor of his home, 3 Queens
court northwest, shortly after 1913
o'clock last night. He died without re-
gaining consciousness. Dr. William H.
Huntington, of the Emergency Hospital
staff, arrived in the ambulance and pro-
nounced the man dead
Nathaniel Burton. negro. is held at
the Third precinct station in connection
with the murder. RoXey alias Gus Null
len, negro. is also held as a witness .
Oue-armed negress named Becky
Merritt is supposed to have been the
cause of the stabbing. according to the
police. Burton and Watson were both
infatuated with the woman, the police
say. Burton was sentenced to a term at
Occoquan, and while he was a prisoner
Watson was in the company of the
woman most of the time. Burton. was
released yesterday, and with his rival
the woman and her son, was celebrating
his return to freedom, when a fight
started and every one left the house
with the. exception of Watson. It is al
legged that when Burton, the woman,
anu HeI sun neIe III 'he diey III 'front.'
of the house Watson hurled pitcher at
Burton. The chinaware crashed at the
latter's feet.
Shortly after this Burton was seen en-
tering the house, the police say. When
ne came out of the place he is alleged to
have remarked 10 the witness held by
the police that he'd fixed him." meaning
Watson. 1t was shortly after this that
the police were informed that something
was wrong in the house. and on investi-
cation discovered the wounded man.
A steam turbine in a French factory recently was
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
PLAN TO HONOR STATESMEN.
Mississippi Society Will Fete Ma
tive Sons Next January,

The Mississippi Society held its first
meeting of the season last night at Pyth-
ian Temple. Capt. Fred Beall. president
Of the society, made a short address
Miss Lillian Chenoweth had charge of
the musical programme, which included
a piano solo by Miss Minnie Bailey and
a soprano solo by Mrs. Albert Johnson.
accompanied by Mrs. Rudolph Schneider.
Plans were discussed for a comedy
sketch 10 be given at the next meeting
and for a reception in January to be
given TO the Senators and Representa-
tSves in Congress who. are native-born
MisSissippians.
Committees were appointed as follows:
entertainment, Miss Lillian Chenoweth.
chairman; J. L. Mccormick, John Far
rell and Charlton Clark: reception. J. I.
Mccormick, chairman; DR.. Clifton Clark.
and Miss Zalie Brinker
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
YOUR DRUGGIST
STOPS THAT ITCH

II you are suffering from Eczema.
Psoriasis, or any other kind of skin
trouble, drop into our store for instant
relief; We will guarantee you to stop
that itch in two seconds.
A Csc bottle will prove II.
We have sold other remedies for skin
troubles, but none that we could recon-
mend more highly than the we'll known
compound OF Oil of Wintergreen, Thy
mol, and few other singredients that
have wrought such wonderful cures ali
over the country.
This compound. known as d. D. d.
Prescription, will cool and heal the
itchy. burning skin as nothing else can.
Get regular bottle and see-on our
no-pay offer.
Henry Evans, 1905 F st..nw. - 5
-, o'Qonnelle Drug Stores.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
PROJECT UNDER WAY.
Inaugural Week Committee Ap.
pointed to Further Plans.

To cooperate with similar committees
of citizens associations, and other civic
and business organizations OF the city,
to make arrangements for an elaborate
inaugural week in connection with the
next Presidential election, a committee
Of five was appointed last night by Col
Charles c. Lancaster, president of the
Citizens Northwest Suburban Associa-
ton. and originator OF the project.
The committee consists of l. E. Shoe
maker. DR.. John W. Chappell Dr. A
NJ. Ray. Fulton r. Gordon, and Fred G.
Heider
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
To Discuss Sunday School.

Invitations have been issued to the Sun
day school superintendents of the Dis
trict and vicinity to dine at the Y. NJ.
c. a. next Saturday evening. The con-
ference is called under the auspices Of the
boys work committee of the Y. NJ c. A.
Just what the outcome Of the affair on
Saturday night will be is not known, but
it is probable that a plan of work will
be outlined with a view of making the
Sunday school so attractive to the seven
teen-year-old boy that he can't keep
aWay
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
Local Temnernture.

Midnight 50: a. m. IS; n. 5;sa m, 81;
m. IS, 10 a. m, 80; u noon, 60, 2 o m, 6;
p. m. e.; p m. 65; p. m, e.; 10 p. m. 50.
Maximum, 63; minimum, 81.
Relative humidity-s a. m IS; 2. m s.; p.
m, g. Rainfall Is p. M. 10 p. M 03s. Hours
Of sunshine, OIL; per cent Of possible sunshine, /
Temperature same date last year-MaIimum, g.;
minimum, Sc.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22

ther-in-Iaw almost invariably agrees
with her.
who seek the divorce courts are parents.
The mother has more regard for the
future Of her. children than has the
father, and in the majority of cases
they are left in her custody, sometimes
even when she is the defendant.
There is one divorce suit filed in the
District to every four marriage licenses
issued.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE

Thomas Ksnnsg, q and Margaret B. Munson, a.
Rev ]. A. Cowan.
Frank F. Black. a. Of Louisville KY and Mary
Elicit 90 Rev. John L. Briggs.
Charles 5. Lewis. . Of Elizabeth. n. J., and
Ethel n. Evans. 3. Rev. John R. shannon
Frank Mack. 2. and Clara A. Hnzen, 2. Rev
Luther Il. waring.
wiliism H. Hill. z. and Madeline W. upseomb.
a. both Of Richmond. Va. Rev. Harmon s. Pink
ham
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Q. s. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.

U. s. Dept Of Agriculture, Westher Bureau.
Washington, Saturday, October as 2. m.
1t will he cooler in the Ohio Valley. Tennessee,
and the East Gulf States, and Sunday night and
Monday in the South Atlantic States. In the New
England and Middle Atlantic States Temperatures
will not change decidedly, while in the West they
will rise
Frcst warnings have been issued for Oklahoma.
Western Arkansas and Northern Texas, and sd-
Vory warnings have been issued for strong notherly
winds on the Gulf coast
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
Hoosiers to ForeRathcr.

The Indiana Society Of this city will
meet in the red parlor of the Ebbtt
House next Wednesday evening at s
o'clock. The annual election of officers
will take place, and a little time will
be given to musical numbers by mem
bers who have volunteered their services
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
Town Is swept by Fire.

Milton, W. Va, Oct H-Seven buildings
were destroyed, with a loss Of $4,000.
and one fireman was injured, in a fire
which swept this town to-day.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
Tide Table.

To-day-High tide. sls a. m. and s1 p N. low
tide, 2as .. N. and go D. m
Tomorrow-Hish tide. 300 a N. and sol p m
low tide, 800 a. m. and $40 .. m
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
Temperatures I'm Other Cities.
Rain

Temperatures in other cities, together with the
amount Of rainfall for the twenty-four hours ended
at p m. yesterday. are follows:
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22

In thirty years the electric railway mileage IN
Great Britain has been increased from 800 to asa
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
II OCAL NEWS
H. ITEMS

A resolution placing Washington
Printing Pressmen's Union, No. l, on
record as opposed to the Taylor sys-
tenn being introduced in the govern
ment service was adopted unanimously
ordered sent to Representative w. B.
Wilson of the House Committee on La
Dor.
Chief Justice CIabauEh has granted
an absolute divorce to Georgiana Kengla
from Edward Kengla. The suit has
been pending since October "a, 1907. At
torneys E. Forrest and c. ]. F. Graff
appeared for plaintiff.
Funeral services for Hamilton A.
Loughborough. who died Friday at the
residence of his parents. at Melton;
Nd, will be held tomorrow morning
at IL o'clock at st. AIMS Church, Ten
nallytown, D. c. Interment will be
made in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mai. Sylvester yesterday ordered the
police to enforce the regulation against
motorists opening up the mufflers while
driving their machines. Police regula-
tions make 1t a misdemeanor for the
| driver OF a motor car to open the cut
out" or let smoke escape from the ex-
haust.
The exhibition of printing designs
loaned by the Inland Printer Technical
School to the International Typograph-
ical Union and displayed at the Public
Library during the past three weeks
closed last night, after a successful
demonstration of all that is artistic in
the printers art.
Funeral services for Jens c. Jensen,
who died suddenly Friday evening
from heart disease while he was enter
tanning friends at his home, 520h K
street northeast, will be held at the
house at o'clock tomorrow afternoon
Interment will be in Glenwood Gene
terry.
At the entertainment for the blind, to
be given in the basement of the Public
Library next Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock, Mrs. Margaret Spalding Gerry
will read two of her own stories. On
Thursday a. the same hour a song re-
cital will be given by Mrs. Anna Staun-
ton Cox, assisted by Prof. Schumacher
at the piano.
Charged with the theft of personal
property valued at $40 from Bessie A.
Davis. of 1925 street northwest, Ray
mond Williams. a negro. fifteen years
old, Of Ills Union court northwest, was
arraigned in the Juvenile Court yester-
day, and sent to Freedmen's Hospital
for physical examination. Judge De
Lacy suspects the boy is suffering from
kleptomania.
The Naval Gun Factory Band will be-
gin its sixth season of monthly dances
in the navy yard on next Tuesday even
ing. There are 325 members in the club
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22

steam turbine in a French factory recently was
run for $500 hours, $50 days without stopping at
speed Of a mile every 10 seconds
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
Condition of the Water.

Special 70 The washington Herald.
HaTpen Ferry. W. Va. Oct a.-Potomae and
lshsasndah aIs1 bon Tss muddy this srsnias
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22
COMMERCIAL FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA.

Noioe Is hereby given to stockholders Of the
Commercial Fire Insurance Company Of the District
Of Columbia that a special meeting will be held
Building Washington. d. C.. On the nth DAY OF
OCTOBER 1911. at 40 O'Clock ?. m, for the pur-
pose of authorizing further increase in the capital
lied capital to s. 900 00O BY the sale Of l0 o addi
tional shares Of its capital STOCK and for such
other business incident thereto may come beforS
the meeting.
W. S. HoSe, Ashley N. Gould,
". F. Roberts, Edward Matthew'S
Robert R. Tuttls. Robert N Harper,
William &. Ellis. Frederick S. Dudley,
Trustees
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22

Funeral services for Hamilton A.
Loughborough. who died Friday at the
residence of his parents. at Melton;
Nd. will be held tomorrow morning
at IL o'clock at st. AIMS Church, Ten
nallytown, D. c. Interment will be
made in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22

Chief Justice Clabaugh has granted
an absolute divorce to Georgiana Kengla
from Edward Kengla. The suit has
been pending since October "a, 1907. At
torneys E. Forrest and c. ]. F. Graff
appeared for plaintiff.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-22

Incidentally. the statis-icians have
eXonerated ''mother-in-law In more
than half OF the suits tried in the Dis
trict the symnathies Of the mothers.
where they were involved. were with
their sons-in-law or daughters-in- law
When wife files the action, the ia