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The Washington times., 1912-04-18
MRS. CHAMP CLARK
TO MEET CARPATH|A
WHEN IT ARRIVES
Wife of the Speaker of the
House Has Friend on
Board the Boat.

Mrs. Champ Clark and her daughter,
Genevieve, will leave for New York
over the Pennsylvania this afternoon,
where they will meet Miss May Burck-
head and her aunt, Miss Rule, who
are on the Carpathia with the 800 sur
vivors of the Titanic. Miss Burckhead
and her aunt sailed from New York
last Thursday on the Carpatbia, In
tending to spend the summer in Europe.
Their trip was interrupted by the res
cue work of the Cunard vessel. and
they will probably make another start
for Europe next week.
Miss Burckhead is the daughter of the
late Judge Rule, of St. Louis. whose
brother was once Speaker Clark's po-
The Washington times., 1912-04-18

liticel manager. She visited Mrs. Clark
In Washington ten years ago. Mrs.
Clark said that she did not intend TO
try to dissuade Miss Burckhead from
making the trip.
daughter were going to New York to
visit Mrs Ciark's cousin, Miss Stock
well, 1S0 East slxty-seventh street, and
tho unexpected return of the Carpathia
has offered them an opportunity TO see
Miss Burckhead again before she sails
for the Continent.
Mrs. Clark had a number OF acauain-
tances among the passengers on the
Titanic, only part OF whom were
saved, according to the best available
news. She had no Intimate friends on
the Inflated vessel.
The Washington times., 1912-04-18
ACCIDENT LOSSES
GROWING OUT OF
THE WRECK LARGE
Insurance of This Kind Be
lieved to Be Bigger Than
Straight Life Risks.

NEW YORK, April 1S.-The item of
accident insurance growing out of the
loss of the Titanic will be far in excess
of that of the life insurance claims All
of the accident insurance companies
had their inspectors busy yesterday
estimating the aggregate losses they
would have to pay in case most of the
rich men on board the vessel were
actually lost Judging from the esti-
mates of the various companies. the
figures will run up close to 5000, ,000
The representatives of one OF the larger
companies said they had 100000 of
accident risks among the men passen-
gers. The companies were hopeful that
these figures would be substantially re-
duced when the complete list of sur
vivors was known.
The double liability clause in the &C .
cident policies is responsible for the un-
usual magnitude of the claims. This
clause requires the companies to pay
double death benefits in cases whei Q
the insured loses his life while travel
ing on a public conveyance propelled
by steam or electricity"
Health Insurance Carried.
In addition to the claims for death
benefits, the accident companies may
have to pay over a large sum covering
the illness of those whose health suf-
fered from the strain and exposure
which they encountered. Most of the
accident policies contain a provision
for health insurance which obligates
the company to pay to those whose
health has been Injured by the accident
a weekly indemnity for periods very
ing from twenty-six to 104 weeks.
Charles M. Hays. president Of the
not appeared on the list of survivors, is
said to have carried $4,000 accident
policy. This would mean the payment
of 100000 to his estate in case he lost
his life. 1t is not believed that Colonel
John Jacob Astor carried any accident
insurance. as 1t is not the custom of
very rich men to trouble themselves
about obtaining such protection for
their families. Among the two or three
hundred men reported lost, however,
the claims on the accident companies
are bound to be heavy.
The class of people who insure against
accident most literally are usually those
of fairly moderate means who belong
to the great class of well-to-do tourists.
Most of these travellers have accident
policies ranging from 5000 to $50 200,
and the double liability clause" IL
now part of all such accident insurance
contracts. 1t is believed that when the
companies are known they will total
the largest amount ever reported
through the destruction of any one
steamship.
Colonel Astor Not Insured.
So far as the large life insurance COM
panies have endeavored to estimate
The Washington times., 1912-04-18
Pastors Car Hit.

The Rev. Frederick B. Howden. pas
tor of st. Johns Episcopal Church,
Georgetown, narrowly escaped injury
last evening, when his electric automo-
bile was rammed by a Brookland car In
G. street. between Eleventh and Twelfth
street northwest. The front of the auto
mobile was smashed, but the Rev. Mr..
Howden was not thrown out.
The Washington times., 1912-04-18
New York Hospital
Sets Aside Section
For Ship Survivors

NEW YORK. April discrimination
of the fact that some, at least. Of the
Titanic's survivors are in a bad way
ply sically was seen when the White
Star line today accepted the offer of
st. Luke's Hospital to set aside for
the use of those who may need 1t all
Of new addition which was opened
today.
and ambulances will be waiting ut the
Cunard dock tonight to con yey the sick
or injured women there i'm Immediately.
The Washington times., 1912-04-18
This IS Anniversary of" :"
Great Earthquake

Six years ago today San Francisco
was shaken by earthquake. Owing to
the Interruption OF wire service news
of the disaster came through almost
as slowly as detailed news OF the cur
rent Titanic disaster.
This Is the anniversary of the famous
ride OF Paul Revere I'm 1775. and the
selsure, In 1861. OF Harpers Ferry by
the remains OF Dr. Livingstone, the ex-
plorer, were Inferred in Westminster.
Ten years later the University of Edin-
burgh celebrated her third centennial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04
EVENING
GOWNS

IN the province of the evening gown
the artist in dress may allow his
fancy freest play. The selection
of rich materials, beautiful colors
and superb trimmings is unlimited
this season. Women will wear the
trying, the audacious under artificial
light, which brings out effects of col
or and brilliancy which do not re-
spond to daylight.
The imported costumes displayed
recall the splendors of ancient Egypt
and Persia. The extreme modes are
colorful to the point of wild fantasy,
but nevertheless they are interesting;
these are the exceptions, however,
and the average woman clings to the
more conservative modes
Gowns in black-and-silver combi-
nations are much in vogue. One has
for its foundation a supple cloth of
silver, which CLEANS softly through
a black net, exquisitely embroidered
with silver thread touched lightly
with pet; this clings to the silver
lining in straight unbroken lines and
is covered by tunic of exquisite
chantilly lace. The short sleeves are
of the lace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04
HOTEb ETIQUETTE
BY LUCILLE DAUDET.

The women guest, when eating
alone, should not order wine nor as
sumo a prominent place in the din
ing room.
The woman who stops unaccom-
panied in a hotel is privileged to go
and come through the main entrance,
unless one for women is especially
provided.
While the tearooms, writing rooms,
drawing rooms, ETC., of a hotel are
quite at her disposal, to be used as
necessity and her convenience de-
mand, she nevertheless should not &C
quire the habit of sitting alone and
icle in these public apartments.
Into a quiet corner of some semi
private drawing room she may go to
read her letters, her paper, or her
book for half hour after dinner,
hut the overcrowded reception rooms,
the busy corridors, and the noisy ro-
tunda or palm garden, where late
diners linger over their coffee or
Houeurs, is not the proper place for
the lone woman in big city hotel.
The woman who stops alone at
hotel should learn to speak quietly,
for each room has another room next
to it. and the partitions are thin. The
transoms all open upon general
hall. in which can be heard a loud
conversation carried on in any one
of the rooms She must remember
that other people may be annoyed
while resting, reading, or talking by
remarks waited to them. At the no.
tel table she must also bear this in
mind.
+, On entering a hotel dining room a
woman should pause until the head
waiter or one of his assistants indi-
Gates the table at which she may sit.
If this table be too near the window
or radiator or otherwise undesirable
she may courteously and quietly ask
if she can be placed in another local
ity. The menu card is then handed
to her, with pad or slip of paper
and pencil. Upon this, after con-
j sulting the menu card, she writes
| her order.
1t is bad form for : woman to crit
| icise audibly the &c set before her.
| If she has any fault to find she should
do so to the waiter and in a lowered
tone of voice, so that other guests
cannot hear it. Remember that the
waiter does not roast the meat nor
does he make the soup, and so do
not scold him for that for which he
is not to blame. Ask him politely
If he can get you a cut done more to
your liking or a better souD.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04

A MEXICAN women, especially
a when unused to travelling
alone, often hesitate to discuss
prices and will sometimes lie led into
paying more than they can afford
rather than admit they do not wish
to pay as much as asked. Their re-
ticence about discussing prices marks
them at once as novices, the fact
which they are trying to conceal.
The porter who directs the lone
woman to her room carries her hand
luggage. To him she hands her trunk
check, and the trunk is soon brought
to her room.
Upon the inside OF the door in
every hotel room is tackled a set of
rules of the house, and these are in
themselves practical GUIDE for the
uninitiated traveller. She here learns
that the hotel is not responsible for
valuables left on the table or bureau
of the room, that the guest is request
ed to keep her trunk locked, and to
lock her door upon going out, and to
leave her key at the office; that pa
pers and jewels of value can be left
in the safe of the hotel; at what hour
meals are served, and so on. None
of these directions is unreasonable
and the considerate person will be
careful to observe them.
There are many things, however,
for which no printed rules are given
which are none the less essential to
the correctness of demeanor on the
part of a woman guest.
The woman who spends few days
Or a few weeks alone at hotel may
entertain her friends as much as she
pleases without exciting comment
However, if she enjoys the uses OF
private sitting room and If she en-
tertains a masculine friend or rela-
tive as her caller or as her guest at
dinner, she must not invite him into
her private sitting room unless she
is provided for the occasion with a
chaperon-
If she is invited out to dine. dance,
or go to the theater, she should make
| it a point to return to 2ner rooms, II
possible before 2 O'Clock.
When dining alone at her hotel
she should order her meal at least by
| z O'Clock, if not before. A woman
who dimes alone at the fashionable
hour between half past z and hall
past 8, at any large hotel in big
city, will find herself unpleasantly
conspicuous. Breakfast, luncheon
and afternoon tea can, however, be
taken at any hour that suits her con-
venienra
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04
REAOTIFUB FEET

BY EDNA EGAN.

cylic-acid soap, which is disinfectins
and sweetening, is employed by the
fastidious with the cleansing bath,
and where there is clinging odor the
feet are often bathed of afterwards
with a solution Of boric acid. A bris-
tie brush, and not one of the thorny
wooden things generally bought, Ia
employed for sccrubbing of the
stocking stains about the toes and
heels, care being taken even with
this mild instrument not to injure
the cushion of tender flesh under the
nails, for If this is broken ingrowinR
nails may result.
In rubbing the foot go over it with
both hands at the same time, one
above, one below; and then go
around the ankle with a wrenching
movement and rub up the calf of the
leg to the under-knee. The last
movement helps to reduce the size
of the ankle and rest all the foot
tendons and muscles. So, after a
hard bit of walking or standing, the
under-leg rubbing is helpful in the
extreme
AS for the common defects of the
foot, If a pumice stone is used every
day upon corns and callosities, with
these first softened with a borax or
ammonia bath, the affliction of them
will be considerably lessened. The
oil rubs also keep down the tendency
of the skin to harden at the places
where the shoe presses, so If they are
employed regularly and systematic
ally even corns and callosities will
vanish.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04

EYGLY feet do not like to show
themselves, and SO the owner
- of such eXtremities rarely wears
the short skirt necessary for health
full walking. The woman of tight
shoes prefers to take her exercise sit
ting down, while those cursed with
the affections to which the foot is
heir-corns, bunions, chilblains, etc.
see no reason why they should
think of anything else. All such per-
sons are slaves to their feet, They
neither know the wonder of the stars
nor the joy that lies in the country
road; and if they follow only the
dictates of fashion in the matter of
footwear they may come at last to the
maker of health shoes. These are
ugly, SO look after your feet in time.
The sensible woman of the day,
then, looks first to the careful make
and fitting of her shoes for the pref
tiness of her feet. She has them
made by good hands and sees to it
that they are easy at every point,
with the sole braod enough for some
spreading of the ball when the body's
weight is upon it; with the upper
holding the heel firmly, and the heel
of the shoe itself low and broad
enough for comfort. For the house
there are lighter shoes of a more
coquettish nature-rest slippers of
felt, bath sandals and bed socks,
which are put on after the nightly
oil rubs so as not to soil the sheets.
No shoe is ever worn after it is the
least damp with Precipitation, for this
encourages that most painful of en-
emies, the soft corn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04

II VEN when the oven is quite right
and the pastry has been made
moderately rich a woman will
feel dissatisfied at the appearance of
a pie, because she misses the rich
brown gloss that she has seen on pas
try made by practical cooks. To OBJ
tain this gloss she needs a wrinkle.
1t is produced by egg wash. An egg
is beaten up with a little sugar and
small quantity of milk is added.
With this wash the pie is brushed
over after the pastry has been fin
iEhed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04

TOR easy boot cleaning brush the
boots free from dust, then with
a bit of rag rub little glycer-
In well into the leather. Let nearly
dry, then rub with soft brush. If
rubbed after wearing with a velvet
covered pad or buster they will re-
tain their polish for days and the
glycerin helps to keep the leather a
good color and to make it soft and
comfortable to wear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04

~ HABBY carpets may be brighten
ed up considerably by brushing
- them thoroughly first with
stiff broom and then a short-handIed
one in order to brush the corners
well. Afterward get pail of warm
water, add cupful of vinegar, wiring
out a course cloth in it and rub the
carpet all over with this, changing
the water when dry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04

If the walking shoe is bought ready
made, the woman of wit also looks
for such points of comfort and takes
care to have the leather of good
quality, for cheap, badlytanned leath-
er burns the foot and often brings
on Inflammation of a very painful
nature. BY wearing the right shoe
for walking women can wear a very
much smaller dress shoe when the
time comes for its use. BY wearing
the wrong shoe-high heels, narrow
soles and pointed toes-they increase
the size of their feet by throwing
the toe joints out of place, and, be-
sides, incur the possibility of break
ing down the arch of the foot. than
which there could be no greater af-
Fiction.
For the beauty toilet of the foot
many little things are required. Sail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04

~ ALT bindings may be washed
lightly with a soft sponge dip
ped in a mixture of a half
ounce of the best glue, dissolved in
one pint of water and one teaspoon
full Of glycerin and little flour paste.
Rub well with chamois skin when
dry.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04

Eff your gas burns unevenly, low at
one side and with long flame
at the other, you may be sure
there is dust in the tip. Run a piece
of thin cardboard through it and you
will be repaid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04
TEETH
Must Receive ATT
tentiOn
BY MRS. LANGTON.

~ ERHAPS you think that your
teeth are not conspicuous
u part Of your final makeup. If
you do you are very much mistaken.
They are most valuable adjuncts to
both your beauty and your health. 1
have seen more than one pretty girl
smile, showing a set of ill-kept, yell
low teeth, and spoil the whole effect
secured by her facial beauty. If your
teeth are in bad condition that means
you will have a bad breath and moth
ing can be more offensive than this.
1 would not try to compete with
dentise, but there are lots of things
girls can do at home to prevent this
dreaded visit to the dentist. Like
everything else important, however,
it takes few moments of your time
now and then.
Mothers should begin with their
children when they have their first
set of teeth. These should be kept
in good condition as long as possible.
If the teeth have tendency to be
brittle be sure that is caused by some
internal condition and your physi-
clan should be consulted. Lime wal
ter used frequently is about as good
preventive for the breaking of young
children's teeth as anything and can
cupful of clean, unslacked lime in
pitcher, pouring about two quarts of
water over it. Stir this up until it
has a milky look, then let it stand
until it has settled and becomes quite
clear Pour this water off and refill
the pitcher with pure water. Stir
thoroughly, let it stand until it has
settled again, then pour off that wa
ter and use frequently. Give the
child two or three tablespoonfulls
/ in milk or water during the day.
If your teeth are set rather far
apart, thus allowing particles of food
! to lodge between them, then use a
quill toothpick or dental floss. Need
less to say, this must be done in the
privacy of your room and not at the
! table If tartar is inclined to form
at the root of your teeth you should
eat lemons and acid fruits and oc-
casionally use magnesia. Rinsing
| the mouth out with a solution of cam
phor is also beneficial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04

dumping bags will be needed; also
bands for binding the beef roast.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04

n NE often hears complaints that
u the boiler rusts and ironmolds
~ the clothes To prevent this,
as soon as the boiler is emptied rub
we'll over with soap. This will not
only prevent rust, it VIII also help to
make sude for the next boiling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04

mo keep mice away from pantries
and cupboards sprinkle cayenne
pepper on the shelves. In boxes
and wardrobes put Jumps of camphor
among the clothes, for mice dislike
the smell of it. The camphor must
be renewed every now and then, for
it evaporates in the air.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04

For the beauty toilet of the foot
many little things are required. Sail
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04

m HE stock pot is the handspring
of a well-managed kitchen. In
it should be collected bones,
poultry, carcases, trimmings and veg
etables, for any scrap is welcome. A
piece of shin beef may sometimes
be added for exera strength. There
will be no lack of soup, gravy and
sauces If this is kept constantly go
ing; Ii is the foundation for them
ALL Cotton cloth for pudding and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-05-04

CLEVER idea is to give an old
4 window shade fresher appear
ance by turning it upside down.
Take out the roller and the stick at
the lower end. Then cut OFF your
upper edge in order to remove the
tack holes and then sew The stick in.
Then tack the other end to the roller
and when hung it will look like a
new shade.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-30
SAME OLD INTENTIONS.

our friends the Democrats are nov
showing considerable speculative anN
iety about the Intentions" of Nj
bryan. We car not for the life Of u,
see why there should he any mystery
or conjecture at all about those ever
green intentions" observer the Mil
waukee Sentinel.
Mr.. Bryan continues to be Mr. Bryan,
lie very certainly intends to clutch
that nomination If it comes his way.
And anybody who can not see that he
is all the while greasing the ways for
it to slide in his direction must be
blind indeed.
Running for president is Mr.. Bryan's
occupation--in fact his obsession He
has made a good deal OF money out of
IL on the side; but his weekly paper
and his lectures are primarily and es-
sentially part and parcel Of his bust
ness OF grooming and booming himself
FOR president. II is his fixed idea. ana
he pursues It as intently and studlous-
ly as the old alchemists sought the
stone.
Bryan "feelers" are already thrown
out. His old friend Mr. Masters Of
Chicago, formally statec; There is
no question that Mr. Bryan will ae-
sept the nomination il the Democrats
or the country want him to do So"
Accept? of course he viii Mr..
Masters propounds a truism. That Mr..
Bryan would accept is one Of those
propositions the contrary
IF which is unthinkable.
Almost equally certain is it that he
S sedulously if quietly so manipulat.
ng the elements as to make his own
nomination the probable outcome Of a
divided convention under the two
birds rule.
Mr.. Bryan is u Bryan man--flrst. |
asst and all the time. He reject the
iomination? He would almost us soon
eject salvation. In 1896 MI. Bryan
tampeded the Democratic convention
With a speech. He has another good
peech left in him, and there may be
psychological moment at Baltimore.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-30
The Genius Is the Man Who
Has Mastered His Subcon-
scious Self---Napoleon
Was Such
BY ROBERT u BENSON SON Archbishop

~ OUR ubconsciou self the house of your emotions
theory of the subconscous self very simply
many mental processes The hard headed business
who magage the practical affairs of finance but who
couldn't paint picture his life is who DWELS CON-
TINUALLY IN THE UPPER STORY OF HIS SOUL The poet,
artist inventor goes about with his "head the clouds day
dreaming is the who LIVES MOSTLY IN HIS LOWER
STORY where the petty noises and distractions of the material world
penetrate but fifty through the apdoor which communicates between
the objective and the subjective souls
THE GENIUS WHO is MASTER BOTH
Napoleon, for example, the WORLDS GREATEST MILL
TARY GENIUS could go down his lower story shut the
door after him and plan his great campaigns seeing with prophetic
vision just what the would do and what he do
them Then he could into his upper story and plan give
his soldiers hot coffee before they started
We think would be fine plan campaign opera
but lack the power carry plans That the difference
between and Napoleon or Raphael or Wagner.
There persons who down their stories slam
the apdoor after them and unable open again. they
mostly LIVE IN UNHAPPY PLACES lunatic ayums and the
like The practical everyday suggestions that should from their
stories denied hem and when they imagine they
perors of China there is NOTHING TO TELL THEM 1T is
IMPOSSIBLE