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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-20

Turpin being chairman for the day.
Legends and Legend Makers" was
the topic of paper by Mrs. Sarah A.
Wolhaupter. Miss Elizabeth Warman
character and work of st. Patrick, the
first Irish bishop. Roll call brought
rorth many quotations and criticisms
OF Irish folklore. Mrs. J. Finney Engle
tale. Riders to the Sea- while Mrs.
Sophia Riggs Webster. a guest of the
club, spoke of the lavish hospitality of
the Irish people and stated that the
bagpipe, considered by SO many as
being purely Scotch. had its inception
with the Irish. After adjournment re-
freshments were served by the hostess
assisted by Mrs. William G.. Phillips,
Mrs. NJ E. S. Davis and Miss Celynda
w. Ford. Other guests were Mrs. H.
son.
The National Catholic Woman's Cir
Gle held it's weekly meeting in the Pub
to the public during the month Of Oc-
tober. brought many visitors and new
members to the circle.
The art of Murrillo was the sub
ject for the evening. and with the aid
ship of Mrs. Margaret L. Coope. the
members visited the various art gal
leries of the world. in search of the
masterpieces by Murillo and his school.
held it's first meeting of the season
Tuesday evening at the Ebbitt House,
the regent. Miss Bonnie Nabers. presid.
ing. Three new names were presented
manifested. Resolutions were passed
upon the death of the late regent. Miss
Rebecca L. Higgins.
suage Society met Monday evening at
the home of Mrs. Edna Thompson. 1O1
North Carolina avenue southeast The
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent Tamura Nilworth; vice president,
Mrs Edna Thompson: secretarytreas-
urer, Julius HOlubovich.
An address on the objects to be at
tanned through the use of the inter-
national language was delivered by Mr..
Hilworth Fl. F.. Hoover spoke of his
experiences in learning and teaching the
language.
!! A musical program was contributed by
oliver j. Moore. Miss Leonalda Eesher,
Miss Eulalia Thompson. Julius Holm
boyich and Miss Lillian Carey.
The Capitol Hill Literary Society held
Its first meeting for the season Monday
evening at the home of the president.
northwest How You Spent Your Vaca-
ton was discussed by DR.. James Nc
Kee. and Mrs. Blanch Beaton. past presi-
dent of the society. who spoke of its
organization. The musical and literary
program included a vocal solo by Mrs.
Mary Decker, piano solo, Mrs. E. V.
Carr. and a reading by Miss Violet
Pierson.
At the recent meeting of Phil Sheridan
W. r. c., new member Miss Jessie
Mellis, was initiated. The president.
Mrs. Mary v. Fauth. presided. The
euchre given by Phil Sheridan Post, as
sisted by the ladies of the corps. was a
success. both socially and financially.
Inspection of Phil Sheridan Corps takes
place November 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-20

mole taupe can be relieved by white
cloth. Insertions of colored plaid ma
terial on the bias will be used on yoke
and skirt. and are very effective.
For the betting some wonderful color
ings will be used. Old Roman striped
ribbon is full of color and gives a bril-
liant touch to a dark dress. Soft crushed
belts of silk or SATIN fastening slightly
at the side in front. are Worn with these
simple dresses, and may be the one note
of rich color on an otherwise plain dress.
Round necks but not low, with a deep
or narrow frill of hemstitched batiste.
will be popular. Some short sleeves will
be worn, but the long tight sleeve cut in
one with the body of the waist, or Joined
to a low armhole and stitched on with a
piping of braid or satin, coming quite
three inches over the shoulder, will also
be used. Batiste frills about two inches
deep may be worn at the wrists when
the sleeves are long and tight All
skirts will be quite two yards at the bot
tom. and in many dresses fiat side pleats
Will be inserted to give play to the skirt
In walking. There are no darts about
the hips. Usually there is one in front
or else two seams. one on each side, are
used.
Besides the necessary raincoat. a long
heavy coat to throw on quickly at recess
hour for the rough outdoor exercise i'm the
school ground is necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-20
BiF&hst0m@s and What They Signify.

paz. called in Aarons breastplate pitoah.
and named from the Island of Topazion.
supposed to be in the Red sea. These
stones are often colored artficialy b.
covering with bark of a certain tree, liz
hitting the bark and allowing Ii to smod r
in a warm oven. The pink topaz Is al
most universally conceded to be colored
artificially by heat This gem is said tn
quench the thirst if held under the tongue.
1t also induces fidelity and friendship
For December is the heavenly blue tur-
quoise. Won Helmuth said: Whoever
wears this gem so that its gold setting
touches the skin will be protected and
safe from injury by falling from a great
height" 1t is cheerer of a depressed
soul and insures prosperity i'm love at
fairs. 1t was known for ages the great
lucky stone. 1t also produces health and
fortune.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-20

guished fires, corrects bad manners of the
wearer. insures freedom from evil pas
sions and sadness of the mind. 1t also
denotes repentance.
For October is the wondrous opal. This
beautiful gem. when extracted from the
damp earth. is quite soft and destitute Of
life, but the air and sun give it various
degrees of color and beauty. The opal.
with firelike flames of sulphur. was more
esteemed by the Romans than all other
gems. and Nonnius. the Roman senator.
was sent into exile because he refused to
give up to Marcus Antonius a ring con-
tanning an opal Of great size valued at
$780,
For November the single standard is to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-20

be evidence of weakening in physical and
mental power, and those who must rely
upon looking Young and vigorous are often
compelled TO light this prejudice
Prejudice Against Gray Hair
The gray-haired person soon rcslizes
that younger-appearing men are chosen
for positions. although he may know
some thus selected who are really older
than he II.
possesses hair Of the natural dark or
dark brown shade trather than gray.
white or bleachedp meet with the highest
favor:
As matter of fact, gray hair usually
has nothing whatever TO do with loss Of
physical or mental vitality. IL is caused
by disorder of the pigmentary glands
in the hair folIicles, due TO such causes
as a shock. fever. wearing OF heavy hats,
neglect in caring for the hair. etc.
Don't Paint Your Hair
Most gray-haired persons MAKE the mis-
take OF relying upon what are commonly
sold as hair stains. dyes. dyeing combs
etc. Ii would he quite as sensible To use
ink or stove polish. for these cheap and
nasty dyes deceive nobody except those
who use them. The color is unnatural.
and everybody easily knows what has
been done. The hair has been merely
painted. These dyes soon begin TO wash
on. usually discoloring the skin. clothing.
pillows, etc. and ngiy streaks OF strange
shades cover the hair.
Restoration Of Color
Scientists have been studying the prob
lem for years. We confident the best
hsir-darkening method has been evolved,
which has its object not merely in
storing the hair TO the natural shade Of
youthful days, but in developing luxu-
RANT. silky, strong, beautiful growth.
The hair roots and glands are reached
scientifically and the best possible re
suits are attained. This method L.
directed at causing the hair 10 darken
gradually. SO that the appearance Is that
Of improving health and vigor.
Information Free
The cost OF the method is com
paratively very small. An illustrated.
very interesting book Will be sent abso-
lutrly free. IF has information about re-
storing the hair 10 natural color. over
coming badness. lasting removal Of dan
druff. how TO stop hair from falling out.
etc. This treatise is OF value TO men and
women OF all ages. Ii Will be sent post
paid in plain wrapper by koskott Labo-
ratory. 1853 Broadway. 800 r. New YORK.
y. y. IL Won return Coupon below. lo
not DELAY IL you want 10 save your
hair. grow new hair or restore the color.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-20
In Kansas.
icagO Tribune.

From the Chicago Tribune.
us there a place in this town where 1
can buy drink" inquired the traveller
in an undertone.
mo. SIR Indignantly responded the
native: but there's a place where you
can join a social club. pay a small initia-
ton fee. and-I'il show you where 1t Is,
mister"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-20

sons, warned the wearer of impending
danger by darkening in color. and when
the evil presence had passed Of resuming
its bright red color.
=
:;
For August is sardonyX, the eleventh
stone on the breastplate of the high
priest. The man wearing this gem will
overcome all contentious. 1t insures long
life. health and prosperity. conjugal fe-
licity, is a cure for epilepsy and causes
strife and melancholy to depart
For September is the ever-popular sap
phire. 1t has many virtues. 1t eXtin-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-20

The Florence Crittenton Wheel Club
was entertained Tuesday at a mystery
luncheon" by Mrs. Edith Goddard, 1884
18th street. Discussion OF rescue work
for girls and an entertaining diversion
feature filled out a pleasant and instruc-
tive afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-20

The Columbia Heights Art Club con-
tinued It's study of ireland at a meet
ing held Thursday at the home OF Mrs.
John y. Croissan:, Mrs. William B.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-20
GRAY HAIR
How Your Hair May Be DaIkened
and Kept So
REMARKABLE METHOD

GRAY hair il believed by most people ~
be evidence of weakening in physical and
mental power, and those who must rely
upon looking Young and vigorous are often
compelled TO tight this prejudice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-20

Miss Gertrude Reuter-. soprano; George
II. Miller, bass. and Austin NJ. Beattie
tenor. have been appointed soloists in the
evening choir Of the Church of the Cow
"nsnt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-20

William G. Atherhol; who was. the
tenor soloist last season OF the choir of
Ascension Church. left last week for New
York. and. accompanied by his family.
will sail shortly for Europe Mr.. Ather.
holt will represent prominent firm in
London, where ne will make his home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-20

Paul Bleyden, soloist of Old ST. Johns
Church. Lafayette Square, contributed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-20

Mrs. s. b. Browne has been engaged as
organist and choir director at All Souls
Mission EpiscopaD and will be in charge
of the music today. Mrs. Browne served
as organist for fifteen years at ST Ste
phen's Church. on Columbia Heights.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-09
IRON TONIC FOR TREES.
Plant Nails Among the Roots and
Vigorous Growth Results.

A dozen large nails planted among
the roots OF tree assure the tree of
health, because the vegetable snps
the sap carries ferruginous salts
through all the living cells and circu.
lation vessels.
Not many years ago one of the sights
OF certain French cemetery was a
tree. half green. half rust colored. lux.
uriantly leavcd upon both sides and
IN fourishing condition. When the tree
died and preparations were made for
an examination Of its roots IL was al
most impossible TO exhume II. When
all the ground around II was ioosened
and the roots we're exposed II was
found that the tree when a sappling
had clasped It's young roots around the
haste Of an iron balustrade cncircling
n tomb. The roots of the tree had run
in and out between the iron bars of
the fence Exactly half OF the tree
had come IN contact with the iron. and
that half put forth a growth luxuriani-
Is leaved In rusty brown. The half
that had not touched the iron dcve!
oped growth of normal coloring.
The tree "a whole was n fine spect.
men Of healthy vegetable growth. but
the side impregnatcd by iron far ex
cecded the green side in It's output Of
vigorous icafage
Sulphate Of iron is 81 little value
when sprinklel on the leaves Of sick
tree. hut powdered iron has marvel
Gus effect when introduced into the
tissues by means OF holes bored In the
trunk. The holes must be filled with
the powder and then corked with
wooden plugs and well puttied over
and around the plugs. so that none OF
the tonic can escape. To do its work
the iron must he carried through the
tree In the circulation Of the sap. liar.
per'S
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-09

6setho vens Passion When Napoleon
Became Emperor.

Even when political capital was not
10 he made OF IL. the favor OF kings
and courtIers was. prior 10 the middN
OF the nineteenth century. sought by
the artists In various fields OF activity.
who were generally dependent for
their position upon those high In po-
lltical life, and even the most uncom-
promising among them found II cxpe-
dent TO play polite politics IN the In.
terest OF their art 10y defeating the
choicest Of their works TO noble pa
irons.
The most notable example OF mas
urwork with political origin Is
Bccthoven's "Eroica" symphony. Gen
eral Bernndottc during his residence
in Vienna Ia It's Ms ambassador from
the French nation suggested 10 Bee
thoyen the composition Of symphony
IN honor OF Napoleon. At that time
Napoleon was looked upon as the
champion Of freedom. the savior OF
his country. the embodiment of re-
publican ideals, with which Beethoven
was IN thorough sympathy. and he
willingly accepted the proposal. Be
fore the symphony WAS published Na
poleon became emperor. and when the
news reached Vienna beethoven was
violently angered. After all. then.
he Is nothing but an ordinary mortal!
lie will tramplc all the rights Of men
under foot 20 indulge his ambition
and become a greater tyrant than any
one"
With these words he seized the mn
sic. tore the title page in half and
threw II on the ground. He never
again referred 10 the connection be-
tween his work and Napoleon until
news OF the latters death reached
him Then he said. Il have already
composed the proper music for that
catastrophe" meaning. Of course. the
funeral march But the whole sym
thony. with It's essentially revolution
AIRY character. is musical portrait Of
Napoleon rs Beethoven idenlized him.
-Bookman.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-09

The list Of the officers aud sailors Ia
the first voyage OF Columbus was al
most cosmopolitan In its character.
Among them there was a jew, Luis
de Torres: AN Irlshman from Galway.
ireland. William Harris; an English
man. Arthur Laws: Italians. fortu-
guese, Spanlards AMI several other
nationalItles. though ~ course. the
spanInrds were largely IN the maiori-
~. II Is maintained by some auihorl.
ties. with considerable plausibility.
too. that there was a Scotchman In
the list and that after Columbus him
self he was the first man to tread the
soil 81 the new world. Exchange.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-09
Orator, and s,imuIant,.

II IN believed that no modern legis
latOrs keep themselves up 70 the iaark
in the same dangerous way MS some ~
their predecessors In the British par
lament. "HusklsSon told me- writes
Lord Broughton, that Lord Castle.
reagh and Lord Liverpool both took
ether TO keep them going when speak
ing. lie also told me that he once ask
ed Mr.. Wherefore what made his TN
gers so black, and Wilbcrforce told
him that he WAS In the habit Of taking
opium before long speech and Ia
that said he. I owe all my success as
a public speaker.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-09
The Story ef a Profile.

ON the facade u the palazzo Wee.
chic. nj Florence. 70 the right Of the
central entrance the profile of n mans
head Is traced ou the marble. the au-
ihorship of which Is ascribed 90
Michelangelo. The story runs that
he and friend made bet as 10
which Of them would draw head
best with their backs 10 the wall. a
bet easily Won by Micheangelo for
he traced perfect proii.- whereas
the other produced only :. wavcrlng,
imperfect outline The soy further
relates that the tool used was a nail.
Both drawings are carefully preserved.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-09

ON the statute book Of Scotland Is
siill an act passed IN 1875 ordering
that ma man play futeball.' because
It Is esteemed 10 be Improbable sport
for the common guide Of the reaimc
aud defense thereof" There Is also q
statute against alien immigration. pass.
ed IN li2G. and authorizing "all his
majesty's subjects" 10 take. appre.
bend. imprison and execute to death
the said Egyptians lgypsiesi. either
men or women"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-09

n Is wise man who knows whei
he does not know.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-09
TAFT WITHDRAWS
SWANS NAME
Calls Back Nomination Of U. s.
Marshal For Delaware.
THE BRIBERY HEARING ENDS
inquiry into Bribery Charges Are
Halted and Swain Was Net Called
to Stand.

The nomination OF Cornelius r.
Swain as United states marshal Tor
Delaware was Withdrawn from the
senate
rhis action followed series OF
hearings. Al which wholesale bribery
charge III the Delaware election OF
1904 We're aired.
This action was much TO the sur
PRISE OF everybody Interested and par
tieularly 10 swain himself the hear
ing oil the charges which we're pre-
ierred by Willard salisbury that
Swain was unfit 10 be confirmed as
United States marshal abruptly ended
without swain having an opportunity
To- go on the witness stand 10 explain
the charge thar he carried $4,000
campaign fund IRON Wilmington 10
Bridgevilie.
1t was learned that the initiative
lni the withdrawal OF SWANS APP.
pointment was taken by Senator Du.
pomi. OF Delaware. himself. and as a
result the Judiciary committee
Was iniormc. ly the executive offices
tnat no further hearing would be ne.
cessary.
The nomination was withdrawn by
President TAN ON the recommendation
of ATTORNEY General Wickersham az.
ter the latter had consulted with Sena-
tor Dupont swain was charged with
activity in the Delaware campaign OF
1904. IN which it was declared before
TIE senate judiciary committee he had
handled money with which votes were
purchased.
In the course OF the inquiry Wit
nesses testified hat Swain had car.
ried vote buyins find OF $4,000 from
the office OF ne Dupont Powder works
in Wilmington 70 Br!dgeylle. Where
it was spen, IN buying yo,es az prices
o. SO to white aud s. TO negro ciii
zens IN additional $1,000 il was de
clared was used on election day.
That the withdrawal of the nomina.
zion was surprise 10 Swain and TO
former Judge Hastings. his counsel. is
evident from the fact that they We're
in Washing on ready TO proceed. and
swain expected TO testify Mr. Sauls
bury as prosecutor was also in WASH
ington
Senators Sutherland and Overman.
the senate Judiciary subcommittee.
summoned Mr. Hastings into private
conference and lew minutes later
called in Mr. salisbury
The senators and counsel filed back
into the room For reasons We have
explained TO counsel there will be no
hearing Al present. senator Suther.
land announced. Counsel will be in
formed OF any further action"
Swain. who was sitting back in a
chair beside Thomas W. Miller await.
Ing to Toe called, sat ~ on hearing
the announ cmeui Cant say a word. .
smilingly parrici senator sutherland
when asked what the abrupt adjourn
meni meant
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-09

How much are the clothes worth that
go into your weekly wash'
Many dollars at least
Isn't it worth while to take good care
of those clothes, to make them wear as
long as possiblc'
Then, why soften them by boiling and
hardrub them into holes on the washboard?
The Fels-Naptha way of washing will
save your clothes.
Fels-Naptha will cleanse them thor
oughly in cool or ukewarm water without
boiling or hard rubbing
The clothes will be sweeter, cleaner and
whittier than you can get them any other
way. And they'll wear twice as long.
Remember, whether winter or sum-
mer, no boiling, no hot water, no hard
rubbing.
Time saved, fuel saved, work easier.
less bother
Follow simple directions on the red
and green wrapper.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-09

"Thcy say Cashit. who has become
the social magnate Of the town. was
ence an elevator boy"
"Ah. that accounts for H."
Accounts for what"
Ellis faculty for taking some people
M aud for taking others down. Chi.
ragO News
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-09
A Suggestive SONG.

Miss soulsby has not particle ~
tact"
What has she done now"
"The other evening when Mr.. Jag
giles. who Is notorious for not paying
his debts. asked her TO sing she went
TO the piano aud sang 'rnsst Him
Not. "-London Telegraph
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-09

Use two pieces Of glass and two pie
lures when passcparioniing Fnsten
the hangers Ia the cardboard between
the two pictures When tired ~ "ne
picture turn It's face TO the wall aud
sniav the other
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-09
Anty Drudge on True Economy.

Mrs. Nupcd ''I'm economizing by doing my own wash
ing. BY boiling the clothes long time can get the
dirt out without much hard rubbing"
Anty Drudge Economizng shucks! You're burning up
money in fuel and wearing out your clothes faster
when you boil them Use Fels- Naptha in cool or
ukewarm water without boiling. You'll save fuel.
save your clothes and you won't have any hard rub
bing That's true economy
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-03-09
Nat AMri,;e..

Mistress-And why did you leave
your last place? Maid-Me and the
missis was not congenial. liarpers
Bazaar.
The Washington herald., 1912-03-10
KENTUCKY DERBY
ELIGIBLES NAMED
Louisville Jockey Club Completes
Plans for Big Southern
Classic.
special 70 The w,sbinr,on HenId

Z SreClal 70 Inc NaSlingto1 HeTaIo-
Louisville. Ky. March 9-Announce,
ment is made by the new Louisville
Jockey Club Of the fiIIIes, geldlnss, and
mares that have been placed in the
finals of the Kentucky Derby and the
nine other stake events to be run of at
Churchill Downs this spring. There are
twenty-eight candidates upon which the
. final payments have been made Three
are fillies, two are geldings, and the re-
naming twenty-three are ,,robably tn
best three-year-olds in training in the
United States.
The list of eligibles to the Kentucky
Oaks was also announced by Secretary
Lyman II. Davis this afternoon. In this
event, which is second TO the derby. there
is an especially large field of fancy bred
and speed fllies to go to the post.
Worth, the gallant son OF Knight OF
the Thistle, which has ruled favorite In
the Derby since he was purchased last
spring by II. c. Hallenbeck. the million
aire turfman from the East, is entered
in the big event, while the second choice
The Manager, a great two-year-old son
of Voter. out of Bracegirdle, that has only
been defeated once since he began his
career on the turf, was the first one to
be nominated and the first to be entered
in the finals. Maj. T. c. Mcdowell, who
has sent some great racers TO the post
in the past. feels confident that his colt
will win the Derby over Worth. The lat
Ter is 5-to-2 favorlte. while better than
to can be secured by admirers OF the
former.
In the eight other stakes there is an
average of over eighty horses to each
event, which is near q record. The late
mails from Juarez brought a large list
of nominees that will race in Kentucky
this year.