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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-07

A young man who earned a fine position
tells how food helped him:
"I was engaged as a bookkeeper for a
large publishing house in New York city
where the work was trying and hours so
long I gradually broke down under the
strain.
MY brain seemed thick and / lost the
good health that I once claimed. I was
compelled to resign my position. feeling
that a good rest was needed.
After three weeks recreation I ac-
copied a position as assistant cashier
with one of the largest manufacturing
concerns In the United States, feeling that
the work would not be so hard mentally
and that the change would be for the
best.
cit took just two days to convince me
I had undertaken a task beyond the
power OF my overworked and underfed
brain, and I decided to again resign.
disguised with myself and the world in
general. That day met friend whose
counsel asked before taking the step.
After I had related my troubles to him
he said. Eat Grape-Nuts. my boy
IT looked on his remark as a joke at
the time, but by the time reached home
had thought it over and determined to
give Grape-Nuts food a trial, and the
next day it was on my table. The food
seemed to give me new life from the
start, and gradually great power for
work became evident. It increased from
day to day. my brain became active and
my capacity for mental work unlimited.
My duties at the ONCE, that at first
seemed beyond my capability. are now
accomplished with precision, accuracy
and pleasure.
Last month was promoted to the
position Of cashier amid the congratula-
tons OF my friends. I attribute my sue
cess TO those wonderful little grains Of
observation-disclosures to all I repeat n
motto that is worthy Of thought. Eat
Grape-Nuts. my boy" Name given by
Postum Company, Battle Creek, Mich.
Look in pkgs. for the famous little
book. THE Road TO Wellvilla''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-07
WAR ON HIGH STEPS
Women Argue Proposition Be-
fore Railway Commission.
HOPE FOR EARLY DECISION
Movement for Greater Convenience
to Passengers on the Washing
ton Street Cars.

Upon the outcome Of the hearing be-
fore the District electric railway COM
mission. which began at 2 o'clock this
afternoon, hangs the fate Of the higf,
step on Washington street cars. Having
with them the Endorsement Of 10000
women of the city, representing every
important woman's club In the District,
besides the Endorsement OF representative
business and professional men, the COM
mittee of women which is waging the fight
against high steps on cars was on hand
prepared to argue the proposition.
Officers Of the two street car companies
were also at the hearing. but members
Of the woman's committee were the first
to speak
Should they lose out at this hearing the
women declare they will Immediately
said today: 1--WE haven't begun to tight
yet"
Mrs. Mussey Chief Speaker.
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey il the chief
speaker for the women, In tho absence
OF Miss Janet Richards. while Miss Efiza-
beth Brown, vice chairman Of the COM
mittee, was at the hearing to present the
petitions Of the committee and announce
the reasons for the meeting.
The women have obtained the aid OF
several physicians, who are to testify as
to the dangers to women in the high
step. from the physicians standpoint.
They are DR.. A. Frances Foye, DR.. M. A.
BrOsius and DIR. Ida j. Heiberger Others
appearing before the commission are
Mrs William p. Andrews. president of
the Federation of Women's Clubs, repre-
senting 1000 women; Mrs. Emma Sanford
Shelton, president Of the District w. c..
T. U. representing 1000 women; Mrs.
Sterling Of Bridgeport. Conn: Mrs Guion
Miller, president Of the Twentieth Cen
fury Club, and Mrs. Lyman B. SWORN
stedt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-07
STRIKE TALK DYING OUT.
Men Inclined to Await Outcome Of
Congressional Investigation.

DAVENPORT, Iowa, February T.
Strike talk among employees Of the Rock
Island arsenal was at discount today
as the result Of q movement for the ac-
ceptance Of the Taylor system OF Job
cards under protest, until the congress
sional committee appointed to investigate
the system shall have reported.
A definite announcement that the union
will not strike pending the congressional
investigation las expected to follow q
conference between labor leaders and
Commandment George w. Burr late this
afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-07
Plumbers to Observe Anniversary.

The thirtieth anniversary Of the Ma
tional Association Of Master Plumbers
of the United States win be celebrated
February 10 by the Association Of Mas
ter Plumbers OF tho district. The Of
fcers OF the association arc F. W. Quin-
ter, president; Charles "a Colbert, first
vice president: Arthur Tholl. second vice
president: Fred StelSer, secretary, ana
Samuel Artz, treasurer. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-07

w. Gould Brokaw. the New York mil
lfonaire, to get possession OF the FAMOUS
Mida Mineral Springs, near High FONT
n. c., has purchased 100 acres OF iana.
Ha has ordered machinery for a modern
hottiine nlant. He has also arranged to
run q pipe line to his country nome en- IN
North Carolina, near Long creek nIty
miles from the springs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-07
Dainty China for
Euchre Prizes.

1t puzzles many folks what to
get as suitable and desirable
euchre prizes, and in order to aid
those in search of such articles
we have assembled many dainty
things on tables affording a choice
that is pleasing and a variety that
is helpfully suggestive.
Prices are noticeable for their
moderation.
China section,
2Sc to $l.W each.
Japanese section,
Csc to $3.50 each.
Those desiring more elaborate
and expensive gifts will find that
their every want has been antici-
pated in display marked by
comprehensiveness, exclusiveness
and beauty.
FiftA door. g Ut.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-07
Lingerie Waists in
Attractive Spring Models.

That this is to be Lingerie Waist season
there now appears to be not the slightest doubt.
The vogue of white and of laces and embroider-
les and beautiful sheer materials confirms fully
Our previous expectations.
Among the many recent styles there are
any number that are particularly new in design,
and for this fact will be given preference by
women who follow fashion closely.
Materials to which we call especial attention
voiles, batistes and lawns, in great va
riety of styles and effects; all showing a most
effective of embroidery and laces, some OF
which is the finest in texture and delicacy of exc
cution we have ever displayed
Particular attention is called to these new
selections, extremely moderately priced, ranging
from
$500 to $6.75 each.
TAird Hoo. G
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-07
ARSENAL COMMANDMENT
BACKED BY OFFICIALS
Card System at Rock Island
to Be Installed, Strike
or No Strike.

Col. Burr, commandant Of the Rock
Island arsenal, is fully supported by the
war Department in the position he has
taken regarding the installation of the
time card at the Rock Island arsenal.
When representatives Of the employees at
that and other arsenals conferred with
the Secretary of War and Gen. Crozier
chief OF ordnance, last April. the purpose
OF the department to install the Taylor
system was explained with the greatest
frankness, and the fact that the men re-
turned to their work and continued with
out protest up to this time was construed
by the officials as an acceptance by them
Of the new conditions.
The new time card or dob card" as
it is called, is part Of one Of the two
sections into which the Taylor system
has been divided in its application by
the ordnance department. The purpose
Of the card, 1t is stated, is to simplify
the accounting and the business methods
of the arsenals and it is declared 1t does
not in any way affect the compensation
of the men or involve the application OF
any premium system
Employees Ask a Pledge.
It is understood at the ordnance depart
ment that the employees really do not
object to this card in itself, but as a
condition Of accepting 1t they seek to
require the ordnance department to
pledge itself never to install the second
part of the Taylor system. That part
does provide for the payment Of prem
iums for better and quicker work. It Is
now being tried out at the WATERFOWL
arsenal, and, as the ordnance department
insists, with the greatest satisfaction to
the employees and profit to the govern
ment.
any pledge that that system shall not
be installed at Rock Island, for 1t Ger
tainly will be- it is stated at the War
Department. IL the continuance Of the ex-
pertinent at Watertown justifies the
promise held out by the workings OF tho
system so far.
Prepared for Strike.
Omcals Of the ordnance department
| say they are fully prepared to deal with q
strike. though it deprecates any such oc-
currence. Col. Burr warned the workmen
that a striker would be ineligible for re-
employment at the Rock Island arsenal.
AS q matter Of fact, 1t Is said at tho ord
nance department, he could not be re-em-
ployed in the civil service anywhere in
the United States, having been removed
for cause
II there should be a detection Of q suf-
ficient number Of employees to seriously
interfere with the work now being done
at the Rock Island arsenal, then Col.
Burr is under instructions to report to
the War Department that fact, In order
that the work may be Immediately trans
ferred to some other arsenals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-07

Births Reported.
The following births have been reported
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-07

Women's' Nightgowns
Moderately Priced.
The many demands made upon us by women
for Nightgowns within the<range of ST 90 have as
sured us of the need Of having broader selec-
ton than heretofore. We have been. most sue
cessful in making choice, and we direct attention
to the excellence of these garments in every
particular.
Gowns. high neck Gowns. high and low neck,
and long sleeves low with long and short sleeves,
Sleeves | trimmed with embrOidereS
trimmed with embrOideres and laces, beading and rib
beading and ribbon. bon.
soc EACH 75c each.
fine nainsook.
and canbpc. bis and We cambria and low round
neck with long sleeves: | and neck and short
trimmed with embroidery; variously trimmed
regular and sizes. with laces embfoiderieo.
SIoo each. $I.oo each.
Also Fine Combination Suits Corset Cover
and Drawers, and Corset Cover and Short Skirt
made in dainty styles now the most popular, and
trimmed with wide embroidery linen torchon
lace and insertion.
Special value, S1.OO each.
Third
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-07
Ambitious Men
NO TROUBLE

Promotions are Easy When Your Brains
Work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-27
"The Spring Maid" Jan. 6.

A musical event of unusual impor-
lance win be the appearance of that
joyous operate success, THE Spring
Maid which comes to the Opera
House on Monday. Jan. 9Th.
This will easily be one of the larg-
est musical attractions this city has
ever played, and Werba & Luescher
the producers, promise the same ex-
cellent production that made the OPP
eretta famous from Coast to Coast
Gene Luneska, who starred in it as
the saucy Princess Bozena, will APP
pear with the company here, and she
Will be supported by her leading mar
of last season, j. H. Goldsworthy, who
will again portray the daslling Prince
Aladar- There will also be an excel
lent company, and the now famous
Spring Maid" chorus and ballet and
a Metropolitan orchestra carried b.
the company
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-27
LlTCHFlELD.

STEVENTOWN-Chr exercises
were held Tuesday evening at the Litcn-
field chapel large number were in at
tendance, in spite of the inciemeh'
weather. and the following program was
successfully carried out: Singing, INC
Room In the Inn,' school; scripture read
ing and prayer, Mrs. Whittemore; sing
ing 1.-The Sweetest Name school;
Merry Christmas" Philip Weston; "A
Christmas Carol" Reubena Gilbey, "oi
Happy Christmas Night" Rena Bailey
"The Sure Sign Kenneth Berry,. santa
Claus. Sister," Martha Gilbey; solo, Mrs
Pearl Berry; Empty Stockings" Ruth
Buker; .sThe Baby King" Hazel Weston
"Christrnas Cheer Florizel Belyea; ex-
ercise, christmas Light" four~ girls
THAT'S Just Me-" George Weston
Peace on Earth Carl Hamlin; solo
'.The Little Christmas Baby" Rena
Bailey; 1.-THE Stockings Christmas Ray
Buker; "At Christmastide,' three girls
20 Bethlehem Town" Reubena Gilbey
..The Sterilized Christmas, Clarence
Berry, "Our Christmas" Edrie Gates
can Old Mans Christmas, Seiena Gilpey
singing school; remarks by pastor; sing
ing Coronation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-27
Advice to Those Who sHave Lung
Trouble.

| tuberculosis is said to be durable by
simply living in the open air and taking
an abundance of fresh eggs and milk.
| DO all you possibly can to add to
strength and increase weight; eat whole
! some, nourishing food, and breathe the
lcleanest and purest air, and then, II
the tonic and beneficial effects of Eek
mans Alternative. Read what it did in
this case.
Gentlemen In January, 1908, | was
taken with hemorrhages of the lungs.
My physician. one of the leading practi-
took eggs and milk in quantities, but
got very weak. The doctors said | would
hot gain in weight as long as | stayed
in the store; but kept ON working and
believe my prayers were answered, for
Mr. c, \. Lippineott, my employer Lip
pincott & Co Department Store. 900 t9
514 Market street. Wilmington, Del(, had
learned of a remedy called Eckman's Al
teratiye that had dong great good, ana
upon his recommendation / began taking
it at once. This was about June 1905. /
continued faithfully using no other reme-
dy, and finally noticed the clearing of the
lungs j firmly believe Eekman's Altera-
tive saved my life. | sent my spittle
later TO the State board of Health to be
examined for tuberculosis bacilli, and
none were found Ny mother died from
Consumption when ] was about two
Il make this statement so that others
may learn of the wonderful merits of
(sworn Affldavit JAS. sQUIREs.
Eckman's Alteratiye is effectiye in
and Lung Troubles and in uphuilding the
system. Does not contain poisons,
opiates or habit-forming drugs. For sale
by C. b. Murphy and other leading drug
gists. Ask for booklet telling of recov-
cries. and write to Eckman Laboratory,
Pa. for additional evidences
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-27

Sherbrooke, Canada, where her hus-
band, DR. MagooaG aflss purchased q
farm.
Clifton. Titus returned 70, Auburn
Wednesday night.
Mr., and Mrs. G. A. Pike entertained
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson T. Gordon, Read
field DR.. and Mrs Charles A. Bike
and daughter Cora Esther. of Water
vile, Miss Elsie Pike of Bath and
Miss Sarah Pike of Boston, at Christ
mas.
Or. Pike win start, Thursday, for
Winnipeg on a. business trip, his wife
and daughter remaining with Mr..
Pixies parents until later.
Timothy and John OConnell, Misses
Mary and Nellie osConnell passed. Christ
mas with their sister, Mrs. T. j. O'Brien,
of Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Douglas of
Dover Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w.
Walsh of Bath, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Donders of Chelsea and Mrs. Mar
garet Richards of st. Adams, Me-.
passed Christmas with Mr.. and Mrs
George f. Reynolds at their home, 13C
Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-27
PlTTsToN.

.NORTH-Mrs. Isabel Merrill went sun
day, to Gardiner, when, after passing
few DAYS with her daughter, Mrs. wal
ter Moore, she Will go to Boston TO re-
main with her elder daughter, Mrs. Elmer
Lewis, for the winter.--Two OF the
wards of the town of Pittston We're taken
10 the Maine Insane hospital recently.
Miss Emma Warren going there Friday
and Walter Cooper, Monday. They were
taken in Mr.. Perrys auto, Miss Warren
being accompanied by E. Nj. Mc6ugin
and Mrs. Alton Cooper, and Mr.. Cooper
bv Mr.. MeGugin and Frank Little.
4 Alexander and daughter, Miss Marie,
left saturday, for Long Island. \. Y, to
ioin Mrs. Alexander, who went there
few weeks ago. They moved their house
hold goods as they intend making
home there.
Mrs. Leslie Towers little son was Sc
verely sealaed about the neck and should
ers, last week, by pulling pitcher Oh
hot water onto himself The child Is DO
ing as we'll as possible.
John Goodwin, who has been at MIS-.
isabel Merriil's for the summer: has gone
TO John Dunn's to pass the winter, dong
chores, chopping wood, etc.
Miss Gertrude Sparrow had a Christmas
tree for her pupils, Tuesday afternoon
The fine program, as we'll as the fruits
Of the tree, were much enjoyed by the
children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Grover of Boston,
Mass, are the guests of their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Grover, and then
boys Carl and Russell, who are stoppihs
with their grandparents
Miss Merle Moody of Gorham Normal
school is passing the Christmas vacatloh
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Moody;
Miss INA Clark, teacher in Manchester
passed a few days at her home, East
Chelsea, returning to her duties, Thurs
day.
Mr. and Mrs H. P. Grant and SON
Earle, of Randolph, enjoyed Christmas
with their parents. Mr.. and Mrs n NJ
Clark. .f..
Several of the children of school No.
Reech nm are ill with chicken pox.
The Sunday. school. and day school OF
No 10 will have Christmas tree and
entertainment at the schoolhouse, Satur'
! day evening, Dec. Is. A fine program Is
being prepared. and all are looking for
ward to a very ENJOYABLE evening. Al
friends and neighbors are cordially IN
| vited to come and participate in gooc
! time.
| Mr.. and Mrs w. H. Grant and son
| Elwyn, came from Jay, Christmas morn
| ing to pass the day with relatives Mr
and Mrs. Grant returned to their home
| Thursday morning, Master Elwyn re
naming for weeks visit at Mrs. g. K
! Green's Mrs. H. e. Green and daugh
| ter NIuriel are also at Mrs. Green's for
| few days, coming from Watervin'
| Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-27
DaiIy kennebee Journal
Telephone 1876

Cards of thanks, obituary notices, res
olutions of respect, ETC.. will be
charged at the rate of ten cents per
line. No charge less than rs cents.
All advertising announcements of en-
tertainments whose object is the
raising of money will be charged at
the rate of fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form will be
excluded from our local columns,
except such as refer TO advertisers
occupying space in our advertising
columns and will be run under
separate head on one of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
nv notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-27

Chief Buckley of the Augusta fire
department announces the following
Christmas contributions to the de-
partment: Box of cigars from a
friends; box of cigars for men, and
also candy and apples for horses
from Miss Katherine l.. Hill; basket
of fruit from Leo. the fire cat.
owned bv Mrs @ w. Martin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-27
FOUR RESPONDENTS
Were Arraigned, Thursday, in the
Municipal Court.

Fewer respondents were before
Judge Lancaster. Thursday forenoon,
in the municipal court for intoxica-
ton than is usually the case after
Christmas, and only four answered to
their names when the list was called
by the judge.
James Ladon, who claimed to hail
from Fall River, paid 81, and was al
lowed to 60 Joseph Lynch. an old
soldier, was given 30-days sem
tence, which was suspended, so that
he might return to the National
Home at Togus. Joe Larry was
sent to Jail for 80 days, and Elmer
Colman was sent up for 80 days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-27
Children Love
! Aunt Jenlirna's
Serve the Little Folks Less Meat
. And More Health Building
81 CriddIe Cakes, Waffles
And Mullins.

Every normal, healthy youngster is
HUNGRY three times day and then some.
&iIf you're q mother. thank your good luck
for this favenoqs appetite, and feed your
children the RIGHT food and plenty of 1t.
sgGive them the wholesome, simple foods
active, wide awake brains. Cut out meat
TOR breakfast. Start the day right by serving
*xunt Jemimais delicious griddle cakes,
Waffies, gems or mullins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-27

Associate Justice Albert M. Spear
went, Thursday, to Skowhegan, where
he will preside over the December
term of the supreme juiicial court in
Somerset county The term opened,
Tuesday, and was Immediately ad-
iourned until after Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
Paokards RemarkabIe Press Notices.

| Packard's Remarkable Press Notices
No other entertainer before the
public has received such unanimous
praise from the press as Alton Pack
ard, the famous cartoonist, who
comes to City hall next Tuesday eve
ming. 1t is not uncommon for papers
to devote columns describing his un-
equalled work.
After the cartoonist appeared in
Philadelphia. the Bulletin said: His
fun is rare because it is original and
spontaneous. His cartoons are
worth going far to see. He made the
people forget their worries. He
earicatufed their follies so unmerci-
fully that they were ready to forsake
them. He came highly recommend
ed, but not highly enough
That Packard pleased the people of
Mobile Ala, is seen by the following
from the Mobile Register: The audi
ence had been promised fun and
laughter; the promise was redeemed
threefold. AS an entertainer he has
no equal
1t is rare for a reporter to resort to
poetry as did the one in Ottawa, ILL.,,
who reported Packard's entertain
ment in the following verses:
Alton Packard, U. S. A.
Saw a chap the other night,
lie drawed pictures wuZ a sight
Drawed a girl so wasp-like thin
Gosh all hemlock had ter grim
Drawed a grin will last for years.
Drawed our laughter and our tears,
Pleased us folks in Getaway,
Did Alton Packard, Z. s a.
Come agfn next afternoon
With bits o. chalk an lively tune;
Funny pictures made us boiler
See that gals head on the dollar?
See that reub with whjskers prim,
That wuz also drawed by him.
Chap that drawed the humbly jay
Wuz Alton Packard, L. S. A.
Funny cuss was Alton P,
Funniest guy | ever see:
Humbly cuss o. many ports,
Made us laugh, but won our hearts,
Made that easel fairly talk
With a tongue o magic chalk.
Hope next year he'll come this way,
That Alton Packard, L. s. A
(From the Ottawa QlI.J Free Traderl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-27

Miss Stephanie S. Lancaster and
brothers. w. w. Lancaster and Ed
ward S. Lancaster. left, Thursday, for
New York city, after having passed p
short visit with their parents, Judge
and Mrs. Stephen S. Lancaster, South
Chestnut street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-27

Nicolin Grange of North Ellsworth
held a regular meeting Saturday eve-
ming, Dec. 81 The Third and Fourth
degrees were conferred on one candi-
date and one was elected to member
ship by demit. The secretary, who
was sent to Portland as delegate,
reported on the session of the State
Grange. The lecturer also gave an
interesting report of the lecturers
sessions. The officers elect will be
privately installed Jan. Is by Past
Master Gambler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-27

A regular meeting of Capital Grange
will be held in Grand Army hall, Sat
urday evening. The Bird and 4th de-
erees will oe conferred, followed by a
Harvest feast. Members are request
ed to bring pie and cake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-12-27

Among the local organizations
which did noteworthy charitable
work in connection with Christmas
was the Augusta Lodge of Elks. This
organization remembered no less than
100 poor families with boots and
shoes and articles of clothing.