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The Washington times., 1912-02-22
AGED MAN VICTIM
OF GAS, ACCIDENT,
POLICE DECLARE
RIO. White, Sixty Years Old,
Believed to Have Opened
Jet Unconsciously.

Accidentally asphyxiated by illum-
mating gas, Robert o. White, sixty
years old, was found dead In bed this
morning in his room at iO2 First street
northwest, where he had been living for
the last eight months.
Charles May. proprietor of the house
detected The odor of gas, which he
traced to Whites room. The aged mar
was lying in bed, while gas was cscap'
ing from a small heater in the floor
The tube connected with the stove IL
attached to a jet on the wall, and the
police believe that when White extin'
guishod the light last night, his hanc
brushed against the other thumbscrew
turning on the gas in the heater
A physician who was summoned said
he had been dead several hours. White
has a brother and sister living in this
city whom tie police are trying to find
The Washington times., 1912-02-22

This Is free country. It's your right,
your privilege to use any hair tonic you
desire.
But why continue to use hair tonic
that doesn't do what II should do: kill
the germs and Danish all dandruff and
hair troubles?
II you have dandruff, II your hair is
getting thin and falling out, IL your
scalp ltches and your hair isn't bright
and lustrous, bear I'm mind this fact:
that PARlSIAN SAGE, now sold all
over America, is guaranteed by Jas.
O'Donnell and Henry Evans to give the
The Washington times., 1912-02-22
DR.. Wall to Repeat
Lecture on Child Life

DR.. J, s. wall will repeat at Friend.
ship House tomorrow afternoon at
O'Clock, tho lecture he gave Monday at
the Children's Hospital and Wednesday
at the Colorcd Social Settlement and
NelRhbornood House. on "Ilow Child
rem Digest Their Food"
The lecture is one of a scries given
by physicians at the schools for moth
ers. conducted by George NJ. oyster, jr..
ht connection with his milk stations.
lJr. Wall explained the relation which
improper feeding and fCulty develop
mcnt has to digestion. DIR. George vi.
WHITAKER will lecture next week on
'The Care OF Food in the Homes" The
hours at which the schools meet are as
follows: Monday. Children's Hospital
I:r5, end Noel House, T:3O y M: Tues
day, Colorad Social Settlement. 4'30. and
NCighborhood House. 7:3c y. M: Friend
sl;ip House. Friday at p. m.
The Washington times., 1912-02-22
POTOMAC CLEARED
. OF ICE WITHOUT
DAMAGING WHARVES
Heavy Rains Aid Thaw In
Opening River for
&. Traffic.

There Is not enough ice in the Po-
toniac to make "a mint julep," said Capt.
Ii. KendrIck, of the steamer Southland,
when he moored at the Seventh street
wharf this morning, the heavy, warm
rains following the thaw since Sunday
having combined in taking every bit of
ice out of the river, and that without
any noticeable effect in the way of
gorged channels or damages to water
craft"
There had been grave fears among
Government officials who have charge
of some of the wharves and landings
along the river, as well as among pri-
vate owners Of wharves, that the sud-
den breaking of the thick ice of the
river would pile 1t up against the
wharves when carried by the current,
causing them to be swept away.
There has been no damage reported
TO the wharves this morning. In many
places the water had been frozen to
more than foot in thickness.
Boats which had been frozen in the
ice along the waterfront above Seventh
street are free today, and masters of
the vessels are making preparations to
move them. Several of the boats are
from Carolina ports, and came here
laden with lumber the first of the year.
Among them is the three -masted lum-
Der schooner Mabel and Ruth, which
has been frozen in at the foot of Tenth
street.
1t would require a very low tempera-
ture to freeze the river again, and riv-
ermen are optimistic regarding the
= speedy reopening of all forms of gen.
eral river traffic.
1t is expected that the Alexandria
ferry will be in service next Monday.
1t has been lying idle since early in
January.
The Washington times., 1912-02-22
New Motor Boat Rules
Are Now Available

New motor boat regulations for the
season of 1872. issued by the Department
of Commerce and Labor, are now avail
able at the Bureau or Navigation Of
the depa artment, for Washington motor
boat owners. There are few important
changes from the regulations as an
nounCed last year.
The new regulations make ii neces-
sary for all vessels carrying passengers
for hire to carry life preserVers
stamped by steamboat inspectors. All
owners are urged to have life preserv-
ers on their vessels. though 1t is not
obligatory. The department will not
approve any life preservers made from
granulated cork, or other granulated
substance. 1t will not approve pneu-
matte life preserYers.
The Washington times., 1912-02-22
Death to Dandruff Germs
Life to All Hair
No More Dandruff, Falling Hair, Scalp Itch, Bald
Heads or Dull Faded Hair

limit OF satisfaction IL used for any OF
the above hair or scalp. troubles. or
money back.
PARISIAN SAGE is the most delight
full and refreshing hair dressing for
men, women, and children, and is par
ticularly I'm demand by refined women
who desire to increase their beauty by
acquiring an abundance of fascinating
hair, full of life and lustre.
A large bottle of PARTISAN SAGE
costs but 80 cents at Jas. O'DonnelPs
and Henry Evans, and druggists every
where. The girl with the Auburn hair
is on every carton and bottle.
The Washington times., 1912-02-22
Druggist a Bankrupt.

Listing his liabilities at H,228.1S and
his assets at 1920, exclusive of 5000 in
life insurance policies, Elliott Q. Gar
ner, a druggist, yesterday filed n petition
in voluntary bankruptcy in the District
Supreme Court. His place OF business Ia
at 23S Rhode Island avenue northwest.
The Washington times., 1912-02-22
Two Found Guilty of
Queens Court Killing

Indicted on a charge of murder in
the second degree, Augustus MeIlen and
Nathaniel Burton, both colored, were
convicted late yesterday afternoon in
Criminal Court, No. /. of manslaughter
in connection with the death of Henry
Watson. colored, October u last Wat
son was stabbed to death in a quarrel
resulting from jealousy over a woman.
The killing occurred in Queens court
southwest.
The Washington times., 1912-02-22
Wiley to Address
Capital SuffragiSts

DR.. Harvey w. Wiley will address the
Stanton Suffrage Club at the Public
Library this evening, the title OF his
speech being "Can Women Help?" Br.
Wiley long has been an ardent advocate
of votes for women, and his wife Is
president OF the Stanton Club.
Judge Wendell z. STAFFORD, associate
justice Of the Supreme Court OF the
District, was to have been the speaker
Il IL announced, caused TIE substitution
Of DR.. Wiley. Miss Della Sheldon jack
son will preside.
The Washington times., 1912-02-22
Euchre Party Given.

A euChrc party was given by the
ladies' auxiliary Of the Caledonian Cluh
a the Eagles Hall last night. A num-
bCr of prizes We're awarded. The con-
ISOLATION prizes were won by Miss A. f..
Anderson and John l.. Wood. Several
popular old Scotch songs were sung.
Refreshments were served.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-08-13

prominent in the diplomatic service
of the United States for many years,
was born in Andover, Mass, August
49,, 1847. He graduated from the
United States Military Academy in
1869 and for some time thereafter
served as lieutenant of artillery. In
1873 he went abroad to study engi-
neering and upon his return he be-
came professor of civil engineering
and mathematics at Dartmouth Col
lege. From 1898 to 1895 Mr.. Hardy
was editor of the Cosmopolitan Mag
azine. He entered the diplomatic SER
vice in 1897 as United States minis
ter to Persia Later he served sue
cessively as minister to Greece, Rou-
mania and Servia, Switzerland and
Spain. He retired from the diplomat
ic service in 1905 and has since de-
voted himself to literary pursuits.
Congratulations to:
Emma Eames, the famous prima
donna, forty-five years old today.
Duke of Teck, brother Of Queen
Mary, forty-four years old today.
William c.. Adamson, representa-
tive in Congress of the Fourth Geor-
gia district, fifty-eight years old to-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-08-13

that he will run on platform Of
correct opinions, sound advice and
diligent care of the legal interests
of the state" Before he became the
attorney general, Mr.. Smith was as
sistant attorney general for three
years and prior to that had been a
county attorney for eight years and
lieutenant governor for two terms.
Mr.. Smith is a man past middle
age, has had wide experience with
the law and is considered by his as
sociates man of sound opinions and
principles. He is quiet man and
the administration of his office runs
evenly and without much public no.
tice. But he is always "on the job"
watching the legal interests of the
state of Minnesota.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-08-13
800 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages. and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
foundation of the disease, and giving
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the diease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in do
ing it's work. The proprietors have so
much faith in its curative powers that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure Send for list
of testimonials.
Address F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-08-13

1812-U. S. frigate Essex captured
the Alert, the first vessel taken from
the British in the war of 1912.
1818-Sir Peregrine Maitland ap-
pointed Lieutenant Governor of Up
per Canada. ,
1846-Americans under Commo-
dore Stockton and Major Fremont
captured Los Angeles.
1868-The city of Arequipa, Peru,
almost destroyed by an earthquake.
1877-Chauncey Rose, founder of
Rose Polytechnic Institute, died in
Terre Haute, Ind. Born in Wethers-
field, Conn.,, Dec. "a, 1894.
1890-First annual convention of
letter carriers of the United States
held in Boston
1893-Manila surrendered to the
American forces after a short land
fight and bombardment by the fleet.
+ 19O8-Ira D. Sankey, noted evan
gelist, died in Brooklyn. Born in
Edinburgh, Pa, Aug. 20, 1910.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-08-13
Kelley May File.

Charles T. Kelley, publisher of the
Menahga Journal, states that if G. A.
Lindbergh is the lone candidate to
file for Congress from the Sixth dis
trict he will enter the race mot be-
cause we have any particular desire
to reside in Washington but in order
that the Republicans of the Sixth dis
trict may vote for one who represents
the principles for which they stand"
At the head of his editorial column,
Mr.. Kelley has the names of William
H. Taft and James S. Sherman, so it
may be assumed that Mr.. Kelley is a
standpat Republican.
TO those who do not live in the
Sixth district, it will be interesting
to see whether or not the district is
now Progressive. At any rate, if 9TH
er candidates would follow Mr.. Kel-
ley's lead and have the basic idea of
public service instead of personal
gain, the common people would be
quite grateful.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-08-13
Money for the Farmers.

The creamery at Menahga paid out,
$4,000 during the month of July
and $275,000 during the past year
for cream. Every cent of this mon
ey went to the farmers in the terri
tory tributary to Menahga. The farm
er who has three or four COWS and
can keep most of them fresh at one
time has source of cash income that
never fails winter or summer. The
creamery at Bemidji is buying thou
sands of pounds of cream week and
paying cash for it at the rate of $.25
per pound for butter fat. The farm
ers in the Bemidji territory who are
not now shipping in cream must soon
realize that they are losing an easily
earned cash income that is as steady
as the salary of a store clerk.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-08-13

Isaac r. Sherwood, of the Ninth
Ohio district, the oldest member of
the national house of representatives
seventy-seven years old today.
Count Herman Wrangel, who rep
resents Sweden at the Court of St.
James, fifty-fve years old today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-08-13
Smith Wants denomination.

Lyndon A. Smith, at present at
torney general for the state of Min
didate for denomination at the Re-
publican primaries. Mr.. Smith states
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1912-08-13
An Error Somewhere.

The county board of equalization
has allowed an error to creep into
their assessment increases. Wheth-
er this was done with or without full
knowledge of the facts, the Pioneer is
not able to state but the fact remains
that an error is plainly visible in the
increase given the Crookston Lumber
company.
The Crookston mill is the only one
in the county, with the exception of
the Engler mill at Baudette, which
had it's assessment increased although
at first it was intended to raise 9TH
ers. In the. assessment finally made
by the board Of equalization last
week, the Crookston people are as
sessed for nine times as many saw
logs as the Bemidji mill.
The Pioneer does not stand as the
advocate of any business industry in
Bemidji but wants to see each one
get square deal. The Crookston and
Bemidji mills are compared only be-
cause both are here and both have
their logs in Lake Bemidji. Both
mills are running day and night but
it is physical impossibility for the
Crookston mill to saw nine times as
many logs as the Bemidji mill.
The supervisor of assessments is
said to have stated that the Crookston
people have more than one seasons
saving in the lake. Officials of the
company state that every log cut will
be sawed before the mill closes down
this fall. There is an Ethiopian gen.
tleman in the wood pile somewhere
and it looks to many like a DELHI
crate attempt on the part of ma
jority of the board to 'soak" the
Crookston Lumber company.
One thing is certain-the people of
Bemidji are entitled to at least one
man on the board of county COM
missioners. A. e. Rako is commits
sioner from this district but time and
again has shown himself out of SYM
pathy with his Bemidji constituents.
The board of county commissioners is
due for shaking up at the next cleo
ton.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-28
DeIaware's Disgrace.

Delaware papers arc conducting a
rather heated argument over the pro-
posal to eliminate the voters assist
ance clause" in the ballot law of that
State, and, though it is freely admitted
that this feature of the election act
has been great instrument of corrup-
ton, yet vigorous defense of this pro-
vision is made in some quarters.
Fear is expressed that the ignorant
voter will he disfranchised: but in
these days of widespread educational
opportunities it has become an axiom
that man commits an offense against
the State by remaining ignorant. The
ability to read and mark his own bal
lot is surely not an onerous obliga-
ton TO place upon man offered the
boon OF American citizenship, and if
he voluntarily works his disfranchise-
ment by neglect to Use advantages so
freely provided, he is not worthy to
exercise it. The actual ground of ap-
prehension among large class in Del
aware is that with the assistance
clause" eliminated, it will not be so
easy to consummate bargain in votes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-28

vain in every land for harborage to
instigate efforts to win back his for
feited authority.
One of the uncomfortable questions
asked an arrival at Ellis Island is
whether he is an anarchist. Castro can
not dodge that query. During his eight
years of misrule and his subsequent
wanderings at large he has established
his character as one opposed to consti-
tutional law and accepted international
procedure. America has not yet be-
come the happy camping ground Oh
refuge of those who mediate sedition,
as the insurrectionary junta at San
Antonio and other points in Texas
found out during the Mexican revolu-
ton. This is a free and hospitable
country, but it does not need to run
the risk of becoming the citadel of i'm
munity for the enemies of mankind.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-28
Dy GEORGE FITCH.
Author Of "At Good Old s1wnsh."

Hope is a beautiful and romantic fever
with which most men are pIentifully sup
Piled. H..ts
+ Hope springs eternal in the human
breast and runs without meter rates or
stop clocks. 1t is the cheapest thing in
the world and is the most useful. and
also the most Improbable of human
qualities.
Hope keeps a man working after all
his friends declare that his business can
never pull through.
Hope made Cyrus Field a regular nuis-
ance about the Atlantic cable until 1t
was finally laid after four failures.
Hope keeps an old maid agreeable, a
wife patient. and a husband extrava-
CANT.
Hope sustains fainting sailors on desert
islands and keeps the grand stand filled
after the home team is nine runs be-
hind.
Hope accounts for the great sale Of
canteloupes and the phenomenal increase
In gold mines.
Hope heads of many divorces, but pro-
duces just as many.
Hope makes perpetual political candi-
dates. 1t also sustalns the people while
they are electing Aldermen, legislators,
and Congressman.
Hope has made crushed nations rise
and aviators fall. crushed. to earth. 1t
Is the chief sustenance of inventors and
the main composition OF fishermen. II
makes sick rooms endUrable, glorifies
birth, and softens death. But IL also
keeps a young man at the gambling table
long after he has emptied his pockets
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-28
EIks' Christmas Party.

More than 1000 little children were
made happy this afternoon at a big
Christmas entertainment furnished them
at the Elks' Home under the auspices of
Alexandria Lodge No. ~. Benevolent
and Protective Order OF ElkS. Il was
one Of the most elaborate entertainments
ever given by the order. and dur
ing the afternoon from $50 until 30
O'Clock the children made their way to
the home. where they were furnished
candy and toys.
There was a mammoth Christmas tree
in the center of the hall. City Council
man Thomas Chauncey appeared in the
roll OF Santa Claus and distributed pres
snts to the children In addition to the
distribution OF candy and toys to the
children there were number OF large
toys drawn by lot, which afforded the
successful contestants considerable pleas
ure. Exalted Ruler Robert 5. Barrett as
sisted in the work OF the distribution OF
the toys. There also was a special pro-
gramme of exercises given for the benefit
OF the children in the auditorium Of the
home.
Members OF the order and their friends
this evening enjoyed themselves at a
brilliant musical entertainment. which
was opened with an informal reception,
after which refreshments were served.
and the affair was concluded with dane
ing, la sting until midnight.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-28
An International Pariah.

EN-Presidcnt Castro. of Venezuela,
presently will knock for admission into
the United States. and the Federal au-
thoritics are trying to decide what they
will do with him.
Castro, after succeeding .Andrade
as NenezueIa'S President in 1000. for
eight yesEs maintained his defiant and
corrupt Dictatorship Three years after
his accession Venezuelan ports were
bIockadcd by English, German, and
Italian warShips in an effort to obtain
4 settlement of claims due 10 citizens
# these nations The result of Castro's
appeal TO our government for inter
vention was the reference of the issue
10 The Hague tribunal By its de-
cision Venezuela had to pay about
f3,5ooooo to the preferred creditors"
meaning those who sent warships, but
here was matter of more than
100000 still due other creditors. The
reputation of what was owing to
Belgium and a quarrel with Holland
were followed by the destruction of
Venezuela's mosquito feet by Dutch
gunboats. In December, 1908, Castro
saw fit to visit Europe for surgical
operation. In his absence Juan Gomez,
the Vice President, headed an insurrec-
ton against the little tyrant, and was
installed as President in June, 1910
Since then Castro has been hunting in
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-28
OVATION FOR WILSON
In VIRGINIA TOWN
Alexandra Citizens Surround Presi-
dent-elect's Train and Shake
His Hand.

Alexandria. Va, Dec "a crowd OF
about 100 people. including city officials,
members of the Wilson. Marshall and
Carlin Club. together with women. as
sembled at the union passenger railway
station this afternoon and greeted Presi-
dent-elect Woodrow Wilson, whose train
pulled into the railway station at $50
O'Clock
Much to the disappointment Of the
throng. Mr.. Wilson did not make any
speech as was expected.
AS soon as the train stopped Repre-
sentative Carlin. who was among those
on board the train, came forward and
said: MY feIloW-CitiZens. I regret TO ad-
wise You that our distinguished fellow
citizen, the President-eleCt, will be I'M
able to address you to-day. as you had
expected and as he desired. but has kind
ly consented to bow his acknowledge
ment and his appreciation" With TINS
brief introduction Mr.. Wilson doned his
hat several times to the crowd.
The spectators surged forward to grasp
his hand, and Mr.. Wilson removed one
cf his gloves and was kept busy hand
shaking until the train pulled out.
Among those coming forward to grasp
the hand Of the President-elect were
number Of women. The first to greet him
was Mayor Thomas \. Fisher. Mr.. VIII
sar had his usual smile on his face dur
ing the five minutes he was engaged In
tn, task OF handshakinE. Before this be-
gun Representative Carlin said: 81 want
to present the real President OF the
United States" whereupOn Mrs. Wilson
appeared on the platform and smilinGly
bowed the Acknowledgement. She was
the cynosUre Of all eyes and attracted
almost as much attention as her husband
Afterward she retired TO the car and
from the window bowed acknowledge
ments Of greeting from both men and
women in the crowd. Mrs. Wilson ap-
pcared greatly pleased at the ovation.
Among those seen behind the President
elect on the platform was Senator Claude
Swanson
Just as the train pulled out OF the sta
ton thrae cheers were given for Mr..
Wilson. and Mr. Swanson also was given
Il,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-28
The Food Tariff.

\ single day. Monday, January 20,
has been set aside by the Ways and
Means Committee for hearing those
interested in the tariff on agricultural
products
Ii all should attend who are affected
thereby many millions would invade
Washington on that day. The pressing
problem OF the increasing cost of liv-
ing is related more closely TO the ag-
ricultural schedule Of the tariff than to
any other More has been heard Of
Schedule X" but if the protective
tariff on wool is, as it often has been
called. the keystone OF the arch" Of
protection, the agricultural schedule is
the foundation OF the whole structure
The trainers OF the Mckinley bill
brought the American farmer into the
protective partnership. His every
product was generously protected. The
result was that that element OF the
population which formerly carpcd at
high tariffs as a special privilege for
manufacturers came to believe that
they had a stake in and drew benefit
from the protective tariff. The firm
ness OF their faith was demonstrated
by their desertion OF President Taft
when he fathered Canadian reciprocity,
which was simply free trade in agri-
cultural products with Canada, the
nearest and most formidable farming
rival OF the United States.