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The Washington times., 1912-01-08

Little things like the Democratic Ma
tional Committee meeting and the Jack
son Day banquet are not interfering to-
day with the interest in the annual
election OF officers and directors OF the
Chamber Of Commerce. scheduled to
start at noon tomorrow. III
AZ the time for ballotng approaches
General Apathy" who has been IN
command Of the campaign. 10 losing
ground, and activity In behalf Of half
q dozen or more candidates for places
on the board Of directors IL coming into
evidence.
The greatest activity centers around
the candidacy Of Glenn Brown. Every
member Of the Chamber has received .
letter. signed by q large section OF the
membership. urging the election Of the
chairman Of the committee on the future
development OF washington. the secre-
tary of the American Institute OF
Architects. and tho chief champion of
strict adherence to the plans Of the
Park Commission in the location of
public buildings and monuments.
Other Candidates.
Comparative degrees of activity sur
round the candidates Of d. J. Kaufman.
M. A. Leese. w. w. Norman. p. T.
Moran, John Dolph. BENJAMIN w. Guy,
Albert Schulteis and George Y. Worth
ington.
This much can truthfuiiy be said:
That for most OF them circular letters
have been sent broadcast, extolling their
ntness Tor position OF director. and for
The Washington times., 1912-01-08
Grief Hastens Death
Of Aged Mrs. Ellis

Mrs. Elizabeth Anne Ellis, whose hus-
hend. William H. Ellis, pioneer locomo-
tive builder and engineman during the
civil war. died August z. succumbed last
night at O'Clock at the family home.
$40 e street southeast. at the age OF
seventy-six years.
Mrs. Ellis grieved much over the
death Of her husband. and 1t Is thought
that this had much TO DO with her
death. Last Wednesday Mrs Ellis was
seized with paralytic stroke. slowly
sinking until the end. With her at the
time OF her death were her two sons,
William T. Ellis, a. sightmaker in the
navy yard, and o. F. Ellis. q railroad
man.
Funeral services will be held at the
home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Rev. H. s. France, Of the Trinity
Methodist Episcopal Church, who Of
ficiated at the ceremonies for Mr.. Ellis.
will have charge of the services. Inter
ment viii be in the family plot In Con-
gressional Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1912-01-08
GREEK MERCHANT
BLOCKS PLAN FOR
penny RESTAURANT
John Smynos Warns Gospel
Mission Authorities He
Will Not Move Away.

Before washington's "perny restaur-
ant" II established by tho Gospel Mis-
sion 1t IA John Marshall place the
present occupant OF the room, John
Emvnos, u Green restaurant keeper
and merchant, must be driven out of
the place. Smynos refuses to move
and has informed II. w. Kline, superin-
tendent of the mission, that he will at
tempt on January II to get the Munich
pal Court to permit him to remain.
The room occupied by Smynos is q
part of the building owned by the Cos
pei Mission. His lease expired Decem-
Der 30 and he was notified to move.
Smynos now pays 80 rent per month.
IL Superintendent Kline can make him
move no other way he will double or
MI. Kline said this morning ne ex-
pected to have the restaurant open by
January. q. He will leave for Grand
meeting OF mission workers and while
on this trip will inspect penny restaur-
ants in BUFFALO, Chicago. and other
when the restaurant is opened q
light purse, can be made to 60 long
way. "A cup OF coffee, large bun,
soup. beans. crullers, hominy-any OF
these dishee win be sold at cent each.
and substantial meat broth viii be sold
for cents and more elaborate combina-
,tiOns will be offered at 10 cents.
Superintendent Kline believes the pom
ny restaurant can be made to pay ex-
penses. The provisions that will be
donated by Wholesale merchants.
A penny restaurant was managed by
the mission at one time at Fourteenth
street and Ohio avenue. This was given
UP when 1t became necessary for the
mission to center its activities, result
ing in the purchase, for $22.000 Of the
Quired sum the first 3, 900 was provided
by Mrs. John Hay.
The Washington times., 1912-01-08
CATHOLICS ASSA|L
new ENCYCLOPEDIA
AS AID TO b|GOTRy
Holy Name and Truth Socie-
ties Take Initiative In
Campaign.

Assailing the latest edition OF the En-
cyolopedia Britannica, Catholic lesders
In Washington have opened Q Wig
orous campaign on what they declare
10 "a shameful attempt on the part
OF the Britannica's editors ITO perpstu-
ate Ignorance. bigotry and fanaticism
In matters Of religion"
The Holy Name Society. the largest
and most influential Catholic organize
ton in the country, In conjunction With
the Augustus Truth Society. which num-
crs in its membership some Of the lead
Ing priests and laymen In the District.
have taken the Initiative In the cam
paign, which IL to be nationwide.
Through tho American Federation OF
Catholic Societies, q national attack
on the new Britannica 10 being vtgor-
orously urged among Catholics and Pro-
testants.
The initial move in the local campaign
was made Sunday, when copies
OF the Catholic Monthly. featuring IN
excoriating editorial. were distributed
In large numbers at many Of the leading
Catholic churches, by direction OF Holy
Name men. The Monthly u . Catholic
organ, carrying the appreciation Of
Cardinal Gibbons and Cardinal Falco-
MO. The pastors urged their congyega-
tions TO obtain copies Of the magazine.
At D. Dominic's. st. Aloysius'. 81
Martins. and 81. Mary's German Cath.
ole Church. a. well a. At the Nationa
Shrine Of the Sacred Heart, IN M
Pleasant. announcements concerning
the magazine were made by the pas
tors at all Of the services. i
10 expected that on merit Sunday
evening. when the numerous branches
OF the Holy Name organisation holt
their regular monthly meetings. step
win be taken to give national publicity
to the campaign started here.
Onicers Of the Aloysius Truth 30
ciety and the Holy Name Society stat
| cd to The Times today that any lega
action taken by the Britannica's editor
| against them would be welcomed. az Il
would furnish an opportunity 70 brinl
before the attention OF the best Catho
lies and Protestants throughout ths
country. the alleged unfairness Of thu
encyclopedia.
The Washington times., 1912-01-08
KEEN in
\ CHAMBER CONTEST
Event Of Tomorrow Absorbing Topic Among Members Of
Organization Activity Centers Around Candidacy
Of Glenn Brown for Director.

circulars. personal carnpsiens By word
Of mouth are being waged.
Prostitution silence surrounds the
head of the ticket. No one asks who
10 going to be president, first yice piesi-
dent, or second vice presidsnt Every.
candidate to attempt to defeat the re-
han, ana Charles j. Beli, the present
incumbents of those three offices. re-
spectively. And 30 the interest CEN
ters IN the twenty-six candidates Tor
The campaigns in behalf OF the. men
already named are evidences of the
high regard in which they are held by
their friends. 30 far az can be ascer-
tanned the candidates are not contrib
uting one cent toward the expense OF
movements are voluntary and every
body 10 happy.
On Official Ballot.
william james Cawthorn. Plimpton b.
Chase. John +. Crowley, o. J. Dc Mol,
e. H. Droop, william H. Ernest, DAN
lei Fraser. Frederick G. Handy. Alex.
ander T. Hensey. George II. Judd, John
Mitchell. IT,. H. Ellsworth sands. N. H.
she's, Joseph n. etoddard. George w.
Stuart, Alfonso Tweedale, and B. III
Warner--these are the men who were
placed on the eminence OF the official
ballot and apparently neglected there
after Tnis phase Of ths Son'ss5 'GH n
Grant and HIS reply was:
'They have not been deserted; they
are all good men, and their friends
have confided to me they believe they
can be elected without any campaisns.'
The Washington times., 1912-01-08
Meeting TO PUSH
LOCKWOOD FUND
PROJECT PLANNED
Executive Committee Will
Arrange Campaign to Pur-
chase Portrait Painting.

Il win be ct least two months before
the Belya Lockwood fund 70 completed.
A. meeting of the executive committee,
Of which Mrs. Sarah Doane LAFetra -
chairman, may be called this month
the collection Of funds may be taken
The fund IL being solicited for the
purchase Of 2 pcrtrsit q the first
the Supreme Court OF the United
States. The painting will be hung In
some public building not yet DESIGNATED.
The portrait will cost 300, but . some
there have been expenditures for Iiter-
ature and postage. About Geo has been
spent 20 far for this purpose.
The Washington times., 1912-01-08
Bids for Sweaters to
Be Opened Today

Bids for contracts for the manufacture
OF the new wooden sweaters with which
Uncle Sam II to equip his soldiers were
opened today at the War Department
and the contract Will be let a. soon a.
the bids can be sorted. Tho sweater.
which II recommended by the infantry
equipment board, IL intended to take the
place Of the blouse In field service. 1t
is to be considered q part Of the sur
plus BIT of the enlisted man and will
be carried in the troop wagons when
not in actual use.
The Washington times., 1912-01-08
Fur-Lined Oyercoat
Proves Too Tempting

A fur-lined overcoat belonging to w.
b. Melton, Of ZIG Nichols avenue south
east, left hanging in the cloak room Of
the Southern. Athletic Club. at sl9
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, was
too tempting for some one. When Mel
ton went to look for the coat 1t had
disappeared. 1t was valued at $20
A box Of groceries worth "a was stolen
from the stand OF Edward Keller at the
X street market. Two "a blankets were
taken from e. horse belonging to Syi-
vester Thomas while his team was
standing near Pennsylvania avenue and
Twelfth street.
The Washington times., 1912-01-08
Bullet Removed From
Holloran Boys Knee

Valentine Holloian. the fourteen
yesr-oid son Of NJ r. Holioran, OF the
Civil Service Comm :ssion. who was shot
through the knee with rife In the
hands Of a boy companion. while walk
Ing through the woods near HyattsviIle.
Nd, was reported today to be on the
road tn recovery. Ths boy ~ at Frovi-
dence Hospital, where an operation was
performed last night and the bullet re-
moved
The Washington times., 1912-01-08

aad WHIST . dissppoiasmsnt h b 70 Asd
thst though you ere younl. your hsir b
besinninS 70 tus. trsy-thsi you sfs
surely going to look old before your
time.
Don't wait for any moro cray hairs -
come-set . bottle Of HAYS HAIR
HEALTH today. Start In now and use
II regularly.
Those gray hairs will soon disappear-
be restored to their natural color and
stay 20.
HAYS HAIR HEALTH will keep
you looking younl.
$40 snd soe 1t Dful Scores o. direct upea
sscsiet efpries end dealers nane. Send loc for
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FOR SALE AND RECOMMENDED ~
PEOPLES PHARMACY.
The Washington times., 1912-01-08
Presidential
Prim q aries
No. s. !.

I'M NETT MONDAY. Jasuary II.
. fifty men, compodns the governing
body Of the Democraic party in ~
United Stste., viii meet In Wsshingsosa
10 make plans for the coming campsiu
for the Presidency Of the United Seasss.
They viii meet In more buoysnt stinoD.
phere Of hope, with . seater and noss,
reasonable confidence than any otisa'
Democratc National Committee 81 -
,ctly twenty yeas. They can euly'
lose by desuoyins that con6dencs II
their party which the people hsve sSsvssI'
1t every election dnce che Payns-ANsieh
tariff became 4 law on August s, 1899.
The most impoftans business that viii
come before this session Of the Nstional
Committee win be the desesmisaie1
Il tie msshai y fhsssisg fAs Ds~srsfit
e&slidkst f., Hk Pss,iAfsy. Tie Ma
donal Committee can determine thst sAe,
candidate shsll be chooses h fhs ~
vl,, ), tie Ss,s0--sr h tie sew ~,
y TIE Ssspk. On the con-.
mittee i the responsibility TO ~ whstAers
It the convention which shan name de
Democratic candidate NEXT July. he New
York delegates shall come with csedea-
ials from the people or from Chalsa
r. Murphy.
The Washington times., 1912-01-08
New Rector Installed
At St. Marks Church

The Rev. Cabel r. stetson was in
stalled rector of st. Marks Church yes-
terday. Following the institution serv.-
then holy communion was administered.
The Washington times., 1912-01-08
To Uplift Gotham.

civic organizations have renewed their
fight to force owners TO post their
names In large letters upon buildings
they own. 30 the public may know who
owns disreputablo resorts.
The Washington times., 1912-01-08
Accused of Assault.

Quaker court northwest. was arrested
by Patrolman w. E. Holmes, Of the
Eighth precinct, charged with assault
ing John Watts, Of IS Blackman's alley.
with butcher knife.
The Washington times., 1912-01-08
'sBlack Hand at Work.

r, MIkwAy y ~ ian s "A. ,uppo,s e,
him and three members Of his family.
one child fatally.
The Washington times., 1912-01-08
King Of Slam Colllne
To Visit United State,

BAN0xoK, Jaa. sy-IThs oueeu-motAsr
Of Siam Il y auneuneo1 Win Ieavo uext
April for Visit - DayUpA. The King
win also visit tho vnx5eus Utrepsan
courts In September and viii return 81
way az the Un1tDd States,
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27
ORPHEUM ATTRACTIONS.

On Friday and Saturday nights
will be shown the three reel Kalem
feature "Arrah-Na-Pague" made in
Ireland by that company during theis
recent tour. This drama based ON
facts was written at time when
rebellion was rife in ireland and
shows conditions as they were at
one of the darkest periods of her
history. It is a delightful romance
acted while the accompanying beaut-
iful scenery adds to it's attractive
neee.
There is not a dull moment i'm the
entire three reels Of this subject
while there are many situations thai
are intensely gripping, it being said
by the motion Picture World to be
the best three reel subject writer
up to date.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27
He Found His Equal.

The merchant was busy and was
having troublesome time at the tele-
phone. Central. who tried to get the
number for him. appeared to be mex
perienced or asleep. Ordinarily the
most patient of men. he finally lost
his patience.
"Look here" he shouted, ''either get
me 1924 or give me some place where
I may at least talk to my intellectual
equaly'
Silence for moment, and then over
the wire came loud "Hello!" in p
mans voice.
Mr.. Brownlow was much relieved
"What place is that p he asked.
1.-THE hospital for the insane" came
the answer.-New York Mail.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27
A Curious Herb.

In New Caledonia there Is q herb
which has the rare property of reveal.
ing ones secrets. 1t Is known as the
Datura strar1onium and has white
flowers and rough berries full of dark
grains. They are treated Of in the
annals of Hygiene and Colonial Med.
icine." A person who has swallowed
the tea made of this herb will after
falling asleep tell where his money is
hidden and will also arise and go di-
rect to where his treasure is concealed
Robbers often use this tea as knockout
drops with which to rob their victims.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27
THE S-YEAR HOMESTEAD
Law BOILED DOWN

The following are y few Of the
salient provisions OF the new three
year homestead law recently passed
~ congress which have been picked
ont for the benefit Of those who have
not read the bin IN it, entirety:
froof may be made ON all past.
present and future entries in three
yean. but the entryman will have
I'VE years option to make proof.
The heirs or devices Of a deceas-
- entryman who had lived. upon
ND entry and cultivated it after the
requirements Of the homestead land
may procure patent On same. III
Upon cling IN the local Land Of
lice q notice Of such intention, the
entryman may have five continuous
months leave Of absence in each
year. At conclusion Of this leave
q absence. entrymAn must notify
the land office that he or she has
again taken up residence upon the
land.
The entryman must cultivate not leeG
than one-sixteenth Of his or her
entry beginning with the second
year and less than one eighth begin
ming with the third year Upon en-
larged homesteadA double the area
required for quarter section home
&eads Is necessary. The secretary
OF the interior has the power, how
ever. to reduce this amount upon
satisfactory showing.
At any time after 100 days the
entryman may. by registered letter
to the register of the local land Of
flee, give notice that he desires to
make proof under the cid law, thus
allowing him the option of seven in
stead OF five years to make proof.
In case of sickness or other I'M
avoidable reasons, the register OF
the local Land office may give the en-
tryman a period OF twelve months
In which to establish residence.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27
A Withsrina Wind.

The name 'harmatan" has been CIV
en- to a wind which periodically blows
from the interior Of Africa toward the
Atlantic during December. January
and February. 1t is heralded by a
fog or dry haze, which sometimes con-
ceals the sun for whole weeks to-
gether. Every plant. every bit Of grass
and leaf in its course is withered as
though It had been scared by heat
from a furnace. Often within IN
hour after it begins to blow green
grass Is dry enough to burn.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27
Power Of an Air Brake,

Power Of an Air Brake.
Some idea Of the power Of an air
brake may be gained from the follow
ing facts: 1t takes a powerful loco
motive drawing train Of ten passen-
ger cars distance Of about I'VE miles
to reach speed of sixty miles an hour
~ straight and level track. The
brakes will stop the same train from
. speed Of, 60 miles an hour in zoo
feet. Roughly II may be stated that
train may be stopped by the brakes
In about per cent Of the distance
that must be covered to give 1t its
speed. Exchange.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27
A. e. BOWMAN ELECTROCUTED
AT RO6ALIA, WASH

A. E. Bowman, formerly euperin-
tendent Of the electric light company
Of this city. wan electrocnte.d in Ro-
19AAtG, Wash, last week, where he
was manager for the Enloe Electric
company. The accident happened
while attempting to connect SER
vice wire from a garage to the main
wire from the Spokane & Inland rail-
way sub-station. Mr.. Bowman leaves
a wife and three young children. The
body was taken to Spokane for inter-
ment.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27

There Is superstition which says
that engaged couples who are photo.
graphed together never get married.
Superstition l. gradually dying down.
so that few would be kept back by an
old woman's saying. There is. how
ever. one thing which should keep en-.
gagged couples from being photograph
ell together. and that Is the thought
that II either or both should marry
some one else the fewer tokens there
are Of previous love affairs the greater
Is the chance Of happiness In the final
chOice.-Exchange.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27
Why th, Waiter W., Worried

Why the Waiter Was Worried.
With q smile on his rubieund fea.
lures the hotel manager was enjoying
forty winks. Trade was booming. The
place was full. Good!
Knocks on the door Of his sanctum
recalled him to earth. In staggered a
perspiring waiter.
"P-p-p-lease. sir" he stammered.
I'm in a terrible Ok. A gent has just
ordered roast muttonr'
"Well. what Of IT." snapped the
manager. "There's plenty Of II. isn't
thereT'
YES. sir" breathed the distracted
knight of the napkin. but he's already
had one portion for venisony'-London
Tit Bits.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27
White Bread F sts.ulna.


White bread Is fattening because we
rarely digest 1t completely. Starchy
foods are quite unaffected by the gas,
trio juices which digest the meats.
Their digestive ferments are obtained
chiefly from the saliva in the mouth.
which therefore should be thoroughly
mixed with each mouthful before swal.
lowing. But white bread il 40 soft
and lacking in substance that we un.
consciously swallow it long before II
has had fair chance to become suff1-
ciently fermented with the digestive
saliva. The result Is delayed digestion
III digestion takes place at ALI. and at
the best the starch ia very apt to he
converted into disfiguring unwanted
and unhealthful fat.-London Mail.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27
100000 DEATH BENEFIT.

$500 weekly benifit for accident
or sickness; $1,000 for loss of limb
or eyesight; 100000 for emergency
Relief Benefit. Cost is $500 per
year-No other dues or assessments.
Men and women between the ages
16 to IS are accepted. Reliable COM
pany with $100.000.OO state deposit
for the protection Of policy-holders
and to guarantee the payment of
claims. Write for further informa-
ton. giving your age, sex and occu-
patton. Address Dept. AL. Ameri-
can Registry Company. Erie. Pa.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27

A0oto0s JStoo In Panama.
In Panama reside the Talamnncans,
Z tribe Of Indians who have not
changed their habits since the days OF
Columbus. The Talamancan's hut,
which II z masterpiece In the art Of
matching. Is huge affair ami shelters
his entire family and all his worldly
possessions, including the domestic
animals. As he is q past master in the
art Of DEMONSTRATING the wild deer. the
peccary. the tapir and even the tiger
cat. numbers Of these animals are pres
emit in every village. His bed consists
Of the trunk Of certain species Of
palm cut into strips and supported
three or four feet from the ground on
q frame. A few earthen pots complete
the furnishings of his house.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27

Each age Of our lives has it's joys.
Old people should be happy, and
they will be if Chamberlain's Tablet
are taken to strengthen the diges-
ton and keep the bowels regular
These tablets are mild and gentle
in their action and especially suit
able for people of middle age and
older. For sale by all dealers.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27
Didn't Want q po.tofI7ee.

DIDN'T Want Q Pooton1o0.
In most countries the introduction of
postal facilities is regarded as an I'M.
mixed blessing. but 1t was not so in
Korea. The postofice erected there in
1885 had but brief existence. The
moi. in their blind hatred of all in.
novations. riOted and burned It to the
ground. The natural result was to
make Korean stamps Of the first issue
In used state Of great value. The
matter was allowed to drop for a
time. and it was not until ten years
later that the present system was es-
tablished
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27
1akas His Pick.

Apropos Of foolish questions, this
story il told Of a Titan haired son Of
the Ole ''sod" who was working in
ditch. A specialized daughter of So
ciety approached and haughtily asked:
"And, my man, what work do you
dor"
The friend Of the green looked up
He took his short stemmed clay from
between his lips and answered as he
swung his tool over his back:
"Shure. an l take me pick"
And SO he did.-Philadelphia Times
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27
ENDS HUNT FOR RICH GIRL.

Often the hunt for the rich wife
ends when the man meets a woman
that uses Electric Bitters Her
strong nerves tell in bright brain
and even temper. Her peach-bloom
complexion and ruby lirs resuk
from her pure blood; her elastic
step from firm. free muscles, all
telling of the health and strength
Electric Bitters give a woman. and
the freedom from indigestion. back
ache, headache, fainting and dizzy
spells they promote. Everywhere
they are woman's favorite remedy.
II weak or aiing try them. SOC 1t
all dealers.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-06-27
NEW SUPERINTENDENT
AT COUNTY FARM

At the meeting of the county COM
missioners held Friday, LA. Bowers
was appointed superintendent of the
county farm. Mr.. Bowers is not a
new man on the job. He has served
a term of two years already, having
left q little over a year ago on &C
count OF the strenuousness OF the
work, but has consented to again
take the position. Mr.. Lester. the
former superintendent, has resigned.