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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11
THREE MORE WEEKS
FOR THE SPINSTER
After that No Chance to Propose
to a Man Will Come for An
other Four Years.

! Now is the time for all good men to
come to the aid ONO. not the party
but aged maidens in distress.
There is no need to worry about the
chickens; the chickens can take care Of
themselves; but just think what the rap
idly-ending days of December mean to
the spinster population. For, Leap Year
ends when the whistles blow to welcome
the glad new year.
But they don't intend to let the oppor-
tunity slip by, and take chances during
the four long. wearlsome years TO come.
Already from all parts of the District
and, in fact from all over the country,
come grapevine specials, indicating
hustle and hustle Of preparation. The
spinster population. as a whole, intends
to live up to its best traditions, and is
laying deadfalls to entrap the willy male.
so that the momentous question can be
popped"
II many do not carry "bride-to-be" af-
ter their names in the society column
between now and Il midnight, December
81, 1912. it will not be their fault.
In various sections of the District, es-
pecially during the long watches before
the New Year comes, suddenly, from no.
where, and the old calendars go to the
ash barrel. plans and preparations,
clothed in the deepest secrecy, are being
laid for roundup parties.
The principal feature of these round
up parties is the "corrallng' Of "strays"
OF the male persuasion. who might be
broken" into domesticity.
Receptions and dances are on the pro-
gramme, in which the conservatory is
bound to play an important part. Many
of those who are to take part in the en-
tertainments, and who have told their
plans to the reporter, under the seas of
deepest secrecy concerning the names,
his informers are young and pretty, and
think 1t a good way to help out backward
suitors. Others assert that men of to-
day are good lovers, but shirk the re-
sponsibilities of matrimony, which, they
declare, is unfair. They think Uncle Sam
ought to enact a bachelor tax, like the
Bulgars do.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11
HOTEL WINS SUIT.
Plaza Company Awarded $4,000 by
Jury.

The Plaza Hotel Company. OF this city,
was yesterday awarded verdict of 5000
ty a jury in Justice Wright's court in
It's suit against John ]. Costinett and
Joseph r. Costinett for $4,000 damages.
Plaintiff claimed that 1t leased the prem
ises at GOO North Capitol Street and 1 and
F Street Northeast, from the defend
ants, and that the property was used by
plaintiff as a barroom and saloon.
Plaintiff alleged that the grade OF North
Capitol Street was changed during the
lease and that defendants agreed to erect
new building, plans for which were
agreed upon by both plaintiff and de-
PENDANTS The hotel company averred
that on August 10, 1908, defendants re-
pudiated plans for the new building
agreed upon by them, but that they con-
t:nued to require from plaintiff the pay
ment Of $50 rent a month for the prem
ises. which had become useless to the
plaintiff in its business, insanitary and
unsafe. It was further claimed by the
plaintiff company that it lost customers
and business by reason of the insanitary
and unsafe condition of the building.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11
GIRL CHILDREN
NOT ON INCREASE
Director of Census Durand Says
Woman Suffrage States Are
Like All Others.

According to Director Dana Durand
Of the Bureau Of Census, there is no
foundation for the statement OF Mrs
Lancaster, the noted suffragist, that
moro girl children than boys have been
born in the suffrage States since women
were given the vote.
Director Durand insists that the statis-
tics do not show any percentage Of in
crease in girl children. He says that the
West now has begun TO equalize its
birth rate between boys and girls as IL
common with States after the pioneer
period. In pioneer countries II is a no.
ticeable fact that girls are scarcer than
boys. In the United States the birth rate
of girls has never equaled that OF boys.
The table below shows the comparison
OF the birth rate in four of the suffrag
States with New York and the rest Of
the United States:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11
SUIT FOR ACCOUNTING.
Charles A. Maxwell starts Action
Against King & King.

Charles A. Maxwell yesterday filed suit
against George A. King. William B.
King, William Z. Harvey, Archibald
King. partners, trading as King K
King: William b. Matthews and Richard
MacMahon for an accounting.
Plaintiff alleged that June g. 1910. he
entered into an agreement for a division
OF fees to accrue under contracts eX-
listing between the plaintiff and defend
ant in the prosecution Of claims OF vari-
Gus officers of the army and next OF
kin of such officers for longevity pay
based upon their service in the Military
Academy or the volunteer army or as
enlisted men in the regular army of
the United States. Plaintiff alleges
that King & King claimed they were
not formal parties to this contract and
are not bound by its terms. Maxwell
asks the court to require the defend
ants to show cause why a receiver
should not he appointed to receive and
hold S2,S63.21 held by the defendants.
and to define the rights OF the plaintiff
and defendants under the contract and
to distribute amount in question.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11
CLOSED SEASON FOR DUCKS"
Grower Trade VIII He Put Under
Ban After january 1.

Rushing the can" will be prohibited
in the District after January /. An
order 10 this effect was issued yesterday
by the Excise Board.
The board action was taken as a re-
suit of the recent decision of the District
Court Of Appeals holding that the excise
BODY has exclusive jurisdiction over the
sale of liquor in the District
Not only is the GROWER trade to be
eliminated, but the regulations adopted
yesterday will require, after January l
next, that the designations Of all places
where intoxicating liquor is sold shall be
confined to the name OF the proprietor.
The display OF obscene pictures in places
where liquor is sold is also prohibited.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11
Want. $4,000 DAMAGE.

Sarah E. Egan yesterday filed suit
against the Washington Railway and
Electric Company for $4,000 damages. al
Ieging that on May 10 last, while a pas
senger on defendant company car at G
Street, near the corner of Second Street
Northwest, the car started before she
succeeded in stepping or, throwing her
to the ground and injuring her seriously
and permanently.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11
Returns True Bills.

The grand jury yesterday returned the
following indictments: Walter II. BOggs
and William L. COgshill, conspiracy to
defraud; Jesse Hayes. depreciation of
private property: Mamie Thomas, re-
ceiving stolen property; Grocer Samp-
son, third, forgery; William Jones,
HOUSEKEEPING and larceny; George Will
Jams, assault with a dangerous weapon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11

1.-THE Graphic Arts" is the subject of
an address to be given this evening at
the Public Library by Mr.. Paul Brockett
of the Smithsonian Institution, president
Of the District of Columbia Library Asso-
citation. The lecture, to which the public
is invited, is to be given under the auspices
of the library association.
Mr.. Brocketts talk, which will be illus
trated with lantern slides, will cover all
the various stages in the making of a
book. describing briefly the evolution OF
printing and the perfection of modern
inventions which have revolutioni1ed the
printing industry.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS Tn-nAY.

Steamer Charles MscaIester for Mount Vernon
leaves Seventh Street Wharf at 10 q N. and la
.. N. daily. except Sunday.
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company's
steamers from foot Of Seventh Street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at SIS D. n.
Cans from Fifteenth Street and New York AVeuus
sysry quarter hour for main entrance Zoo Park ana
CHEVY Chase.
10 Great FaIls-washington and Old Dominion
Railroad ears every few minutes from Thirty-si1th
and II streetS
To Mount Vernou-washington-vi Virginia Railway
Cans every hour on the hour from 10 a m to 3 D.
H. Last car. Station l2th Street and PeunsylTanis
Ave
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11
SUES FOR $4,000.
Harry HimebrIght Charges He Was
Injured by Car.

Harry Himebright yesterday filed suit
for $4,000 damages against the new
Washington Utilities Company, the
800, 100000 corporation which is said to
seek the merger of public service con-
Germs OF Washington and neighboring
portions of Virginia.
The suit, which is for alleged personal
injuries, comes as a result of the merger
with the Washington-Virginia Railway
Company, which is named as co-defend-
ant 1t is alleged that this company
negligently operated one of its cars along
Fourteenth Street Southwest between B
and Streets, July 10 last, as the result
of which. plaintiff alleges. he was run
down and seriously and permanently
injured
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11

What's become o tn Teller that
used t say, IF it's a fair question,
what did that suit O clothes set
you back
Love may be blind, but it's got
an awful keen sense o touch.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11
The Oldest Rel,edy Known

Is a seidiitz powder. All physicians pre-
scribe 1t for all troubles of the stomach,
liver, and bowels. You can now buy a
good-tasting seidlitz powder. 1t is called
Hoff's Lemon SeidlitZ-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11
'sTbe Ring

Edward Hatch, jr., of Baltimore, adj
vises starving instead of swatting flies.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11

and Pound Cake for the holidays, If you
desire the very best. Contain only richest.
ingredients. Every cake bears Jno. G.
Meinbergs name-look for it. Price, 25c
10. Mkt. stands, grocers or tel. Line i227.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11

f'The Romance of Poor Girl 3-reeI.
Double Feature. To-day, Virginia.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11

Great feature to-day. virginia.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11

Flowers and Plants for Xmas
an be ordered now. Shaffer, 18th & I.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-11
Lecture on Graphfc Arts.

Single and Double VioIets.
also Orchids Garlenias, Roses and other
homegrown flowers at GUIDES, 1914 r.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20
"Green Stockings

Last night at the Robson ope:i
house Miss Margaret Anglin AMI a
capable company presented Green
Stockings" a comedy written by A.
E w. Mason expressly for Miss Ang-
lin and one that offers splendid op-
portunity for the display of her tai
ents, of which there are many.
The stage settings had been planned
with the carefulness of detail that
marks a high class production.
The scene represents the interior OF
luxurious English drawing room,
and everything is in keeping from the
handsome tapestries on the wall to
the simple table decoration in the last
act.
The play is based on the custom
that prevails in some parts of Eng
land of an elder sister wearing green
stockings at younger sisters mar.
riage. Miss Celia Faraday has worn
green stockings twice and to prevent
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20
DECEMBER 20 IN HISTORY.

1793-First ambassador from the Porte
arrived in London.
1s52-The province of Pegu, in India
was annexed to the British DO
minions.
lS54-Rufus Choate joined the polit-
ical party known as the "kno"
Nothings" and became a candidate
for the senate.
1S64-Several boats sunk and many
damaged by breaking up of ice
in the river at st. Louis.
1S74-Italian chamber of deputies vo-
ted an annuity to Garibaldi.
1S94-War between China and Japan
practically at an end.
19O4-Czar issued order to mobilize
OO.00O more men for Kuropatkin
army.
191l-France threatened with a new
railroad strike.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20
MRS. MCGILL
BROKE DOWN
Gives the Real Facts In Regard TO
Her Case and Tells How She
Suffered.

Jonesboro, Ark.-"I suffered com.
plete break down in health, some time
ago." writes Mrs. A. McGill, from this
place. II was very weak and coulo
not do any work. I tried different
remedies, but they did me no good.
One day, got bottle Of Cardui. 1t
did me so much good, was surprised.
and took some more.
Before took Cardui, had headache
and backache, and sometimes would
cry for hours. Now am over all that,
and can do all kinds Of housework.
think 1t is the greatest medicine on
earth"
In the past fifty years, thousands Of
ladies have written, like Mrs. McGill,
to tell Of the benefit received from
Cardui.
Such testimony, from earnest women
surely indicates the great value of this
tonic remedy, for diseases peculiar G
women. Are you a sufferer? Yes'
Cardui is the medicine you ne-d
We urge you to try it.
NB.-Write 10: Ladies' Advisory Dept. Chat,a;
nooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Term. for Special
InsfructiO1is. and 6,-page book. Home Treatment
tcr Women" sent In plain wrapper. on request.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20
LUNGS SORE. CHEST FEELS STUFFY. COUGH
DRY AND DEEP. CAUGHT A SEVERE COLD
These Symptoms Call for Dr. Kings New Discovery With Rec
ord of Cures for Over 43 Years
Back of 1t.

DR.. Kings New Discovery is
not a cure all. 1t is prepared
to treat and relieve every kind
of cough and cold of infants,
children, adults and aged. 1t
was originated during a severe
cough epidemic 43 years ago,
was an immediate success
and is probably the most
used cough and cold prescrip-
ton in the world. Your
money refunded if DR.. Kings
New Discovery does not re-
lieve you.
Don't put off getting relief.
Buy a bottle from your drug
gist today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20
Racing.


John Davis, the Oldest living
American turfman, and the author
OF n work on the turf. has come into
hard times in his old age and his
present occupation is night watch
man at the New Brighton Theater,
New York.
There we're 5000 horses started in
the United States and Canada DUR
ing the racing season of 1912 that
recently came to close. 1t might
have been worse.
Michael f. Sheedy, who went to
Father Bill Daly's jockey school
himself, is trying to find German
contract for Jockey o. Fain. This
Young rider can do los pounds ami
the demands for American riders is
so ready in Europe that he should
have little trouble in obtaining a
contract.
Bv the way, where is ''Father Bill
now? He spent the summer at
Hartford, but nothing was published
about it. And where is Sailor Bob
who took the measure of the mighty
Broomsticll at Belmont Park!
Where are Locket, Colonsay, DAILY
Tomcod, Himself and all the rest OF
them?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20

"It cured me Of dreadful
cough" writes Mrs. J. F. Davis,
Stickney Corner, Me-, "after doctors
treatment and all other remedies had
failed" Excellent for coughs, colds
or any bronchial affection.
Mrs. A. F. Mertz, of Glen Ellyn,
Ia, writes: 81 had a hard, stubborn
cough that l had doctored for over
six weeks without my getting any
better. Our druggist finally recon-
mended DR.. Kings New Discovery
and my husband bought a dollar
bottle. After using two-thirds Of it
my trouble eased down, and it was
not long till l was completely cured.
DR.. Kings New Discovery surely de-
serves all the praise it gets" Sold by
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20

third mortifying experience, Inv
vents a fiance, which she ingenuously
kills later in the play by an artt lie
in the Times.
The complications begin when 1t IS
discovered that there is real man
bv the name of her fiance, John Smith,
who finally wins Miss Faraday
1t is a rollicking comedy of the first
class, introducing no cheap or rowdy
humor.
Miss Anglin quite came up to our
expectations, which were. indeed, most
complimentary to her ability as an
Her acting is so perfectly natural
that you do not think of her as such'
she wears some costly and exquisite
gowns and hats, and has charming
way of dealing with Colonel Smith that
quite captivates her audience.
Miss Maude Durand as Mrs. Chls-
holm Faraday of Chicago, an aunt and
the confederate of Celia, was slmp!J
splendid One of the best points IN
the play is when the news Of Colonel
Smiths appearance is broken to her
and she goes into Mysteries, which
were further augmented by the ap-
pearance of Celia in mourning.
Mr. Stanley Dark as Col. }. n.
Smith gives able support to Miss Ang-
lin. His perfect acting brings out al
the mirth of his part.
Every member of the company is an
accomplished actor and each adds ma
terially to the success Of the play.
Miss Anglin was forced to respond
t., several curtain calls and leaves
many warm admirers in our city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20
How's Thls2

We ofrer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case Of Catarrh thai
can not be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known
f. j. Cheney for the past fifteen
years and believe him perfectly hon
orable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any
obligation by that firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system
Testimonials sent free. Prices. II
cents
Take Halls Family Pills for consti
patton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20
Could Shout For Joy.

81 want to thank you from the
bottom of my heart" wrote c. B
RAIDER, of Lewisturg, w. Va, "for
the wonderful double benefit I got
from Electric Bitters, in curing me
Of both a severe case OF stomach
trouble and of rheumatism. from
which I had been an almost helpless
sufferer for ten vears. It suited m7
case as though made Just for me. .
For dyspepsia. Indigestion, iaundice
and to rid the system Of kidnev
poisons that cause rheumatism
Electric Bitters have no superior
Try them. Every bottle guaranteed
to satisfy Only so cents at Ringer
Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20
Birthday party.

The following pretty invitations
have been received by the little
friends of Miss Margaret Wallensteln,
Rain or shine
Come on time,
And help enjoy
This day of mine.
Marguerite Wallenstein.
AT home, Saturday, December Twenty
first, 8 to o'clock.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20

PIPES BRIAR, MEERSCHAUM
AND CALABASH, IN CASES-$1oo
TO $500, ."MAkE IDEAL PRES
ENTS FOR HIM."
JOHNSON DRUG co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20

Just received car of Kansas salt.
Only a few barrels and sacks left
Phone 1S9. Campbell & Campbell.
15-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20
SAFETY RAzORS.

GOLD AND SILVER PLATED
GILLETTE RAZORs, $500 ANc
$500. THE BEST ON THE MAR
kET.
JOHNSON DRUG CO.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20

Miss Vera Olive has returned homt
after most delightful months
visit to various Texas points.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20

The South African Union has just
awarded five government scholarships
IN agriculture for study abroad. The
holders of these scholarships will re-
ceive $3.50 per year during the three
OF four years for which provision is
made. The successful applicants were
obliged to pledge themselves to ente,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20

Mrs. Marvin Bell arrived yesterday,
TO visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Butcher and sister Miss Nettie.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20

Mrs. H. o. Horne and daughter o
McAlester are visiting Mrs. Ida Che
ney.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20
FreckIes.

Tomorrow matinee and night at tbs
Robson opera house a capable com
pany will present Freckles, Gene
Stratton- Porter's successful novel.
Freckles abounds in the atmosphere
Of the wild woods of the Indiana
swamps, known and described in the
book and play as the Limberlust.
The swamp scene is faithfully 1e-
produced by Crosbie Gill of WallacE
theatre, New York City. The light
irg effects as well as the color
schemes are carried forth with artis-
tic skill and vividness.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20

the service of the South African I'M
ion after completing these studies.
and to remain in the service for at
least three years at a salary not less
than 81 800 per annum. Only sons ot
parents permanently domiciled IN
South Africa were eligible for the
scholarships.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John Waltrip and lit
tie daughter, Clara b., will spend
Christmas in Ada,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20

Stop and read the Want Ads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-12-20
TO XMAS
You are waiting on borrowed time
It's Easy at M A D D E MS

Fine blankets, table linens, beautiful furs,
stylish suits, dainty handkerchiefs' pretty head
scarfs, silk umbrellas, hand bags.
El Nuevo mexicano., 1912-03-30
MONIES coNFEsos DE AsEsINATe

Asesinato, sacrilegio, hurto y vida
vergonzosa son algunos de los cargos
q que han sido llamados & responder
tres monies en- Petsikov. Polonia,
donde Sc esta llevando adelante un
proceso extraordinario. Los presses
son los padres Damazy, Macoch, Besil
Olesinski y Ell cabecilla Isador Stare.
wiski, y aparece con ellos en- la barra
Helena Maerch, que trabaj6 anterior
mente en- Ell telefono, y cuyo marido Sc
alega que fue asesinado por 81 padre
Damazy. Damazy era prior del afa-
mado ~convento Pouline, entire Varso-
via y Viena, donde una imagen muy
v~enerada de la vfrgen atraia anual-
mente un cuarto de million de peregri-
nos. Esta imagen Sc hallaba adornada
con joyas de Incompatible valor, y Sc
dice que los monies sustituyeron prem
das postizas a las joyas verdaderas-
Ell padre Damazy confes6 que para no
ser descubierto asesin6 & 81 primo
Vaclac Macoch, que podria haber re-
velado 81 complot. Durante algunos
meses la policia no pudo averiguar
NADIA. Ell misterio pudo haber perma-
necido siempre-sin solucion q no haber
sido por Ell relate que hizo I'm cochero
borracho que habia ayudado a llevar
Ell sofa del c%onvento. Ell padre Damazy
fue aprehendiio y confes6. Dijo que
durante mas de iiez amos los monies
habian vivido On ei li~bertinaje, y que
mientras los tieles hacian sus oracio-
mes en- 81 temple, ellos Sc ocupaban
en- derrochar los tesoros de la iglesia
en- sus orgfas. Juego de naipes y vi
sitas de mujeres ran 81 6rden del dia,
Despues que en- 1909 Sc ~descubri6 que
Sc habia comctido IN robo en- la igle-
STA, Vaclac Macoch fu6 al claustro &
hizo representations al padre Dana,
ny, Quien, segun 81 propia declaration,
hlzo & Vaclac que bebiese vino hasta
que Sc qued6 dormido. Entonces ell
padre asest6 varios hachazos Gu la
cabeza de su primo, aunque no q modo
de matarlo luego. Cuando 81 desgra-
ciado recuper6 Ell sentido, Ell monte a
sangre fra lie di6 la a~bsoluci6n, y en-
seguida 10 estrangul6 con sus propias
manos. Cuando Ell Papa supo del robo
di6 $4,000 para que Sc ornara de nuevo
10 corona de la vfrgen, pero al tener
noticia del asesinato, pronuncio SEN
~tencia de excomunion contra Damazy
y Macoch y ordeno que los despojaran
del habito. Tambien despach6 inme-
diatamente un delegado para que
cerrara la iglesia.