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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28

Dear Mrs. Thompson: Please tell
US some games to play at a party
which is to be given by a club of ten
girls. TWO FRIENDS.
The following guessing game is
good A number of articles of un-
known size, quantity, dimensions.
weight, age, etc, for example, the
weight of book, the number OF seeds
III an orange, the length ofla ball of
Irvine, the number of pins in a pin
CUSHION. ETC., are arranged on a
table. Then the company ia invited
to view, handle and examine the
articles and guess as to their respec-
tive details. Each article should be
numbered so that the gllesses may he
written on slips of paper by each per-
son opposite the corresponding num-
bers. The best guesser wins the prize.
The full particulars about each article
must. of course, be known by the
hostess and the slips of paper must
be prepared beforehand. Another
good game is called teapot" One
player goes out of the room. The re-
naming players select a word which
has two or more meanings. Suppose
the word train" is selected. When
the player who has been out comes
into the room eac hof the others in
turn, says something TO her in which
teapot" is substituted for train"
For example. one says: Il like to ride
in the teapot" Another says: "I hear
that Mr.. Smith is going to teapot for
the football match Another: What
a long teapot Mrs. Brown has When
the word is guessed the player whose
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
"oH. MOTHER-HEART.n

"OH, MOTHER n Fart"
A yellowed dress. little shirt, a tiny,
tattered shoe,
A cap of lace, so wee and frail, be-
ribboned with faded blue.
"A silver spoon, where, in the bowl,
two tiny footprints show
Where baby's lips. SO sweet. were
prest. just thirty years ago.
A rag doll coated with dirt and CRIME,
has waited for many years.
And a golden curl from my darlings
head is wet with my falling
tears
seem to see, the years long past,
when Mother-hope was new,
The wonderful things that my baby
boy I knew was sure to do.
But today. they say. they have laid
him away where the convicts
are all laid to rest
While bow my head and softly say.
He doeth all things for the
best
But I cannot believe that those baby
hands, so small, so sweet. so
fair,
whicle is,-Oh, God, the electric
chair,
The mistake was theirs, for the muir
derer whom today was laid to
rest,
Was not the one whose golden head
once lay upon my breast.
My baby died, yes, years ago, when
the rag-doll was laid away.
And I'll meet him There in the skies
so fair some wonderful, happy
day.
The little boy who, day by day, shout
ed, and romped, and played.
With beauty and grace, so rare, and
grand, that it made my heart
afraid
The young man. who at the close of
day. would put his head in my
lap,
And softly say, in his winsome way,
Lets play I'm g. little chap, -
Are only memories which came to
soothe my breaking Mother
heart,
But the man who lies in a convict's
grave. and my son,-are far
apart.
For my baby died, yes, years ago
when the rag-doll was laid
away;
And I'll meet him There in the skies
so fair. on some wonderful
happy day.
VIOLA DI MO.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
hleH STREET AND HEMLocK
LANE.

BEHOLD this street Of mansions
square,
with pillared gate and well-trimmed
hedge.
Round orchards, arbors, gardens,
groves,
And flied ponds with nsarbled edge,
ana walks Of box and drives of fern,
Where fountains spray the towering
urn
On terraced lawns Of emerald down
The pride Of Oldenbury Town!
II cannot pause. or long admire;
I'm going further up the road,
Across the falls. beyond the glen,
To that remote frontier abode
Those seven small houses deep in pine.
Whose early lamps In winter shine
Like fairy tapers on the plain
The mountain trail OF Hemlock Lane.
Their lawns are banks of leafy moss
Their pillars tower in living pine;
Their orchards are the coral thorn,
Their arbors but the briery vine;
And all their pornp and all their pride
The children round the low Preside,
Where still the hardy breed they rear
or Concord Bridge and Paul Reveret''
SARAH n. CLEGHORN.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
HQart.an
HOfnG
Problems
Mps EIIzAHFfH THOMPSON

sentence suggested It must go out of
the room while the others chose a
word and the game goes on as before.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: VIII you
please advise me how a tan rain Goat
can be cleaned? READER.
Soak the coat for about thirty
minutes in a tub of warm water in
which you have put about a half a
cup Of ammonia Then put the coat
on the wash board, take warm soap
suds made of ivory soap and scrub
well. 1t should look like new when
dried and pressed.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: How can
tan shoes be cleaned without making
them darker? Is there any safe way
OF removing warts from the face?
Tan shoes always turn dark when
they are cleaned and polished. For
warts: Drop a little vinegar on the
wart and cover it Immediately with
baking soda. Put on as much soda
as will stay on and let 1t remain ten
minutes. Repeat several times a day.
In three days the wart will be gone.
Dear Mrs. Thompson; (1) What will
stop ingrowing toe nails? CD What
will keep The skin from tearing loose
aroung the finger nails7
TROUBLED.
ID Cut the NAH straight across Do
not cut down at the sides. If it is
very sore, IL may be necessary to visit
a chiropodist. CD BY keeping them
manicured.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
"R. S. v. p"
THIS Is ALL
TRUE, TOO.

A society woman has recently de-
scribed a case of a certain social
In the following manner, says the Mo-
bile Register. There are such a lot
of frightened ones in the social world
men and women, who are so afraid OF
their prestige that they only trust
themselves to be polite to those they
think important. These are the
women, who fuant their exclusiveness
They find their names in the papers
closely thanking social leaders. and
permit no obligations. business or 50
cial, to swell their visiting list with
the socially intelligent. Hostesses
have been guilty In their own homes
of explaining the presence of guest
The foolishness of such fright, and
narrowness are soon observed by the
ones that count and soon a woman
with no more character than the above
description warrants finds herseli
friendless.''
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
Her CONDITION
QUITE CRITICAL
Late Advices From Clinton,
Give in Detail the Ter
rible Suffering Ex-
perienced by Mrs.
McElroy

Clinton, Ky.-"For six years" writes
Mrs. NJ. C. McElroy, Of Clinton. KY, y
was a sufferer from womanly troubles.
I could not eat. and could not stand
on my feet without suffering great
pain.
I had such awful suffering. down in
my right side, that I could hardly
bear it.
My doctors said that I was in a
critical condition. and going down hill,
and had lost all hopes of ever getting
better, when began to take Caroui.
Before had taken one bottle of Car
dui I felt better. and in a weeks time,
! was better than l had been in SIX
years.
Cardui works like charm I think
IT is the hest medicine l ever used.
] advise all suffering women to take
Cardui."
Carduf Is. recommended to all women
who are weak, out Of sorts. under the
weather, or suffer from the pains and
ailments due 10 a weak womanly con-
stitution.
IT is a purely vegetable, harmless
strengthening tonic, Of special power
over the womanly system. and has
brought health to thousands. who had
failed in other ways to find relief.
We urge you to try Cardui for your
troubles.
Your druggist sells it.
N. B.-WrIte 20: Ladies' Advisor,
Dept, Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Chat
tanooga Tenn, for Special instructions
Women" sent in plain wrapper, on re-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
A Home Recipe for
Wrinkled, Saggy Skin
(From Beauty ana Heaith)

The famous saxolite lotion recon-
mended by beauty specialists for re-
moving wrinkles and for reducing dis
tended pores. can be made at home.
Ask your druggist for saxolite in pow
dered form, / o.. and IL pint witch
hazel Dissolve the powder in the
witch hazel and battle the face. neck
and hands in the solution. Results are
remarkable. and instantaneous. The
skin tightens, and this naturally re-
duces the wrinkles. as well as creases
or folds about the neck. cheeks or
hands. The tissue beneath the skin
also becomes firTner and more solid.
One feels much refreshed and ex-
hilarated after using this truly won
derfui preparation. It's continued use
for only a short time makes one look
I'VE or ten years younger.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
CANDIDATE FOR
COUNTY BOARD
RICHARD 9. SAUNDERS. YOUNG
BUSINESS MAN, ANNOUNCES
FOR COMMISSIONERS FROM DIS
TRicT NO. 3.

Richard B. Saunders announces his
candidacy this morning for county
commissioner from district No. 3, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primaries, and promises If he is elect
ed to give the county business ad-
ministraton.
Mr. Saunders has never before offer
ed himself as a candidate for any
office, and he is sdoing 80 this time
after a number Of his friends have
urged him to do so and assured him
Of their support. There are half Q
dozen candidates for commissioner
from this district. which is now rep
resented by Geo. II. Davis. and the
race will be an Interesting one.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
LITTLE GIRL DIES
IN TEXAS

Miss Gertie Stearns has received the
sad news OF the death of her little
riAico. Lillian Stearns. at Ell Paso,
TAxas. The little girl, with her father
and mother. Mr.. and Mrs. L. ].
Stearns, were visiting In the Texas
city, where Lillian contracted the
dreaded disease, meningitis. She was
bright child and loved by all who
knew her.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
PREPARING FOR
INFRINGEMENT.

Now come the days when the
mighty Senior lords it high over all at
school; when the Juniors become more
and more conscious of the coming OF
next years honors and when the
Scphomores make life more unbeara-
bic, II possible, for the Freshmen.
There will be q fine graduating class
this year at the High School in Pen
sacola. and the young people are now
deeply engrossed In preparations for
Commencement night, and the various
medal contests which are alway3 a
feature Of the closing year.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28

Chicago, March 27.-The state Is en-
countering lot of difficulty in filing
the Jury box for the trial of Mrs.
Louise Vernilya, accused OF having
murdered several persons by putting
arsenic in their food. Mrs. Vermilya's
hypnotic eye IS blamed.
She has a disconcerting habit oi
glancing sharply up At a venirsman
and looking him straight in the eye
a. the moment the states attorney
puts the question: would you be
willing TO inhict the death penalty
upon a woman as freely as you
would on man ??
As If by some mysterious power OF
attraction the venireman, before an
swering, has invariably looked to-
ward where the prisoner sat in hel
wheel chair. She is still suffering
from the effects Of arsenic she is said
to have taken with suicidal intent
shortly afer her arrest.
! When their eyes met, the candidate
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
NOTICE TO READERS OF
"PEOPLE AND EVENTS.D

The telephone numbers Of the
eoftor OF the People and Events page
are 3S (The Journal office editorial
rooms) and 1880 (the San Carlos hoteD.
IL not at one number, she is at the
other, and may be so located at any
hour OF the day or night Between
the hours of seven and nine p. m, the
time is devoted entirely to telephone
talk" at 3s, but news over the wire is
most welcome at any time.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
WEEK OF PRAYER
CONTINUES.

The week OF prayer, which is being
conducted by the Baptist Woman s
Union, is proving of much interest
to those who are attending them. the
afternoon at three thirty o'clock at
the First Baptist church. Special
prayers and readings were in order,
appropriate to the solemn occasion,
and good attendance was reported.
Today the ladies will meet at the
East Hill church, and tomorrow at the
West Hill Baptist church.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
DRESS AND
THE WORKING GIRL

great many working girls dress
too conspicuously, especially on the
streets and at their offices. 1t is
largely the matter of dress, too, that
makes a true distinction among the
ordinary working girl, so -called. and
the prosperous appearing business
woman, who is the kind of person
whom all of her working sisters wish
to be. The clothes tell the story:
gingerbread, taggy, soiled f1nery for
one-and modest well brushed tailor
oil things for the other
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
n. @. collin. Postmaster. Rarnegnt

r. G. Collins, Postmaster, Barnegaf,
n. J.. was troubled With a severe II
grippe cough. He says: I would Dc
completely exhausted after each 1T Of
violent coughing. I bought a bottle
OF Foiey's Honey and Tar Compound
and before ] had taken Il all the
coughing spells had entirely ceased
It can't be beat" W. A. D'Alemberte.
druggist and apothecary. III s. Pala-
fox St
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
CHURCHES TO OBSERVE
PASSION WEEK.

The churches will observe Passion
week generally. next week, which is
the most solemn time In all the church
calendar, the climax of which is
reached on Good Friday, the day of
the crucifxion OF our Lord.
AS usual. there will be very little
social activity in the city, those fail
ing to keep Lent invariably observing
this one week at least There will be
daily services during the six days.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
MRS. JOHN 3. JONES
TO BE HOSTESS.

Mrs John B. Jones will be the next
hostess of the Nomads. the meeting to
be held as, usual on Monday. Early
Days in Philadelphia" will be the sub
ject Of a paper to be read by Mrs H
J.. Simpson, Libraries and Club" by
Mrs w B. Ferriss.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
WILL NOT RETURN
For EASTER.

Misses Gertrude and Marie Dexter.
the young daughters OF Mr.. and Mrs.
G. A. Dexter, will not return for the
Easter holidays, as both have charm
ing invitations for Easter house
parties. Miss Marie is in her second
year at National Park seminary,
Washington, d. c., while Miss Ger
trude is at Rogers Hall, Lowell Massa-
chusetts. Both will spend Easter in
New England.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
cONGENIAL CROWD
OF NAVY PEOPLE,

Quite a number of the wives of the
officers of the Torpedo Flotilla have
taken UP their homes at the San Car
los, with the result that congenial
crowd of visitors are to be seen in
coy groups during the day and even
ing in the prettiest hooks Of the hotel.
Some Of them have the children along,
and the mezzanine floor has taken on
decidedly domestic appearance.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
MISS KATE cONNORS GOES
TIC RFUNlAk SPRINGS.

Miss Kate Connors, one Of Pensa-
cola's well known young ladies, left
yesterday for DeFuniak Springs,
where she has accepted a position
with a large concern located there.
She has many friends in the city who
will regret to lose here, but will con-
graduate her upon her pleasant bust
ness opportunity.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
TAckEY PARTY
INVITATIONS.

A number of the young men of the
city have received the following invi-
tations:
II take my pen in hand to let you
know We are a. goin' to give Tacky
Party at Mrs. j. NJ. Fleming's home
Sill North Hayne street, at O'Clock
sharp on March 20. You are to bring
Miss --. Be sure and come in
tacly costume.
Yours truly,
LILLIAN SMITH,
"R. S. V. p"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
AT TEN PIE
BETHEL

On Monday evening, at six thirty
O'Clock, at Temple Beth FL, there will
be impressive ceremonials, com
memoratfve of the first day OF the
Feast of the Passover. Special SER
vices will also be conducted at ten
o'clock on Tuesday morning.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
YOUNG LADIES LEFT
FOR THE NORTH

Miss Florence Marston left for Chi
cago yesterday, where she will take
up the study of nursing. She
was accompanied by Miss Mabel En-
yard, who is returning to her home
In Goshen, Ind. after pleasant visit
in the south. Both are being greatly
missed by their numerous friends and
admirers.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
THIS BOOK WORTH READING

The Adler-i-ka book. telling how
you can EASILY guard against ap-
pendicitis, and how you can relieve
constipation OF gas on the stomach AL
most INSTANTLY, is offered free for
a short time by ]. Sheppard, druggist,
405 South Palafox Street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
ENTERTAINED
AT LUNCHEON,

Mrs. g. w. Moore entertained at a
dainty luncheon yesterday on the
nezzanine floor at the San Carlos. her
lovely hospitality being enjoyed by a
number OF fortunate friends The
srring flowers were used as decora-
tons. and the AFFAIR was among the
pleasant ones which have recently
bean enjoyed by society at the hotel
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
SHAKESPEARE CLUB
MEETS TODAY.

Miss Cora Mallory will act as
hostess of the Shakespeare club this
afternoon, the first two scenes OF act
three of Hamlet to be studied. Mrs.
J. H. Pierpont is to be assisted by
Mrs. Frank D. Tracey in leading the
afternoons discussion.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
MIS-. MARY LoVENDAHL
OUT AGAIN

Mrs. Mary Lovenda' who has been
' very III with measles, is out again, to
the delight Of her many friends She
was confined to her home for a week,
being under the care of physician.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
THE FRENCH CLUB CHANGES
TIME or MEETING.

The French club, which meets regu-
larry on Wednesday afternoon, viii
meet from now on at four thirty
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
class Distinction.

ibid ye sec as Jim got ten years
penal for stealing that 'ogHr'
Serve I'm right too Why didn't q
bury the 'oss and not pay for I'm IKE any
other gentleman 7"--Sketch.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
a Nas+v AccId.n.

What's The matter wiz old Bil7"
why, that post what used to stand
outside the dock O. Cambridge as been
taken away. and the pore old Teller came
out an didn't notice it-"-Loudon Opin-
ion
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28

DR.. NJ. A. Lischkof has
returned from Europe and
is now located at 366-370
Brent Bldg. Practice limited
to Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28

o'clock instead Of at four as hereto
fore. Yesterday proved be a delight
full meeting, Les Femmes Savantes
being studied.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
MEETING OF THE
NEW CITY CLUB TODAY.

The regular meeting or the New City
club will occur this afternoon at the
usual hour. Mrs. Frank L. Mayes will
be hostess at her home on Cervantes
street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28

snobby-Aw, what did you find out
egarding-aw-my family tree?
Genealogist--That the crop was a
failure.-Lippincott'H
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
DEIJcIous IN FLAVOR

Blue Ribbon Vanilla and Lemon Elk
tracts are delicious in flavor. The
kind the finest cooks use. Best and
takes less"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28

Mrs. A-what ala your husband say.
when he saw the bin for your new gowp1
Mrs. B.--I didn't hear. ] started 10
play on the piano.-Boston Transcript
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28

MoTavish--I want isir psnnyworth q
strychuine.
Chemist with professional oautiou)--
What do you want II forf
McTavish (snatohfng at the oppor-
tunity)-F ourpenoe.--Pe Penny Illustrated.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28

for jury service has usually faltered
then answered:
mo, l don't think l could do It"
Attorneys prosecuting the case are
powerless to prevent Mrs. Vermilya
from looking at the prospective
jurors, so she has not been interfered
with in her tactics. She sits quietly
looking straight ahead, until the
death question" is put That is her
cue. Her glance quickly rivets itself
upon the venireman's face, there Is
an instant of absolute quiet, and
then another dismissal.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28

Wlfe-My dear. you are seriously ill.
and I think you had better write dDwn
my last wfshes.-Pele Mele.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. A Lischkoff will return to the
city this morning, after q short bust
ness trip through South Florida.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-03-28

Mr.. and Mrs. F. H Melton, of Pine
Apple Ala, are guests of Mr.. H. E.
Melton OF this city.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-11-05
STEAMSHIP MEN VOTE


Officers and employees in practical
|ly all Inter-Island Steam Navigation
liners were given every opporfunity
to. cast their vote today, the schedules
being so arranged that all vessels re-
mained for some time at a home port
The Mauna Kea was an early arriy-
al from Hilo this morning. The Clau-
dine, that usually returns to Honolulu
on Wednesday morning, came into port
this morning. thereby affording a
chance for number of men to exer-
else their right of franchise.
Coasting steamers that have been
departing at an earlier date during the
week were held until afternoon with
a view of giving the crews time to
cast a ballot at the polls.
The steamers Iwalanf for Hawaii.
the Niihau for Kauai. Kinau for .Ka-
uai, Noeau for Kauai, and Mikahala
for Maui, Molokai and Lanai ports.
are to depart for their respective
routes this afternoon. and at the clos
ing of the polls
At Hilo today the Kauai, Keauhou
and KainIani are lying by pending the
election.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-11-05
MAY ASK CONGRESS FOR
LARGER MAHQKA APPROPRIATION

1.-The Treasury simply authorized to
arrange for the title to the property
lfor a valuation of not more than $780,
tG0O..
The E. o. Hall site, the last parcel
sought as a part of the federal build
ing site, is popularity considered to
be worth far in excess of the amount
remaining in the appropriation, af-
ter awards have been paid to the
other owners in accordance With the
figures set BY the Mahuka site juries.
But none of these awards have yet
Eeen paid, and viii not until the actu.
al appropriation is made by Congress,
which is expected same time during
the next session of that body. 1t is
likely that when the facts relating to
the proceedings in the local federal
court are presented to Congress, while
the appropriation bill is under con
Isideration, the appropriation viii be
made greater than the authorization,
of $3.50, 900.
The figures given above show that.
S135, 900 is the highest award yet made
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