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guest. Mrs. A. Richold Of New York. at
her apartment in the Airy-View.
| The guests were seated at small tables,
; and the color scheme in the dining room
was carried out In rose pink At each
| table was a candlestick. capped with a
pink shade. After luncheon bridge was
| played.
Among those present were Mrs A.
| Charles Goldsmith. Mrs. Alfred Mayer,
Mrs. Isadore Goldheim, Mrs Sol Meyer,
Mrs. Harold Pack. Mrs. Joel Hillman.
Mrs. Arthur Marks. Mrs. Alexander Wolf
and Mrs. Isaac Goodman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morton Luchs of Connect
cut avenue are on two-week trip 10
Atlantic City, N. J.
Miss Helen Blum Of Bellaire. Ohio has
returned to her home after q pleasant
visit as the guest Of MRS Morton Luchs.
Mrs. Letterman, who has been staying
with her daughter. Mrs. Harold Levy. has
gone to her former home in Chariottes-
Vile, Va. for an indefinite stay.
Mrs. David Frank Of tile Stafford was
hostess Wednesday at bridge.
The members Of the former Washing
ton. ID. c., Section, Council OF Jewish
Women. held q special meeting Wednes-
day afternoon at tho Eighth Street Tenn
pie.
After formally disbanding by a unani-
nous vote they Immediately reorganixed
under the name of the Washington AL
lance Of Jewish Women. New oficers
were elected and q new constitution
adopted.
The officers are: President, Mrs.
Adolph Kahn; first vice president, Mrs.
Charles A. Goldsmith: second vice presi-
dent, Mrs A. NJ. Baer: treasurer, Mrs.
Isaac Neuman: recording secretary. Mrs.
James Lansburgh: corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. Alexander Wolf. and auditor.
Mrs. ]. S. Kann. During the meeting
the new organization was highly congrat-
ulated and wished continued success by
Mr. Simon Wolf. All the various lines
of good work will be continued and
much effort expended in pursuance of all
manner of good. religiously. education
ally and philanthropically.
Continued on Third Pagel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-21

1 Prof Metchnikon's findings the au-
thority attaching to his name. the CO.
gency of his reasoning and their definite.
practical outcome. have attracted other
scientists along the same lines of inves-
tisation, as a result of which there has
been collected much confirmative evi-
dance for the .sour-milk theory, as well
aa claboratlons. on the practical side. of
how to capture this bacillus of long life
and how 10 make the most effective use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-21
Getting Uneasy.
From the Galveston News.

From the Galveston News.
Title Ginger says that one thing that
makes her uneasy about herself is that
she has noticed the longer a woman goes
unmarried the less she seems to hate old
Brigham Young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-21

TN little village in Bulgaria there is
living today Baba Vasilka. who has
reached the goodly age of 126 years
and is declared TO be 1.-The oldest wonldn
in the world She has a son.. Tudor. a
youth OF 101 years. active and vigorous.
and altogether likely to add several more
decades to his life before he sinks into
the painless sleep that comes the
male to the condition known as old age.
Were Baba and Tudor Vasilka living in
any other country than Bulgaria, they
would be objects OF curiosity land solici-
tude not only to their immediate neigh
bors, but 10 those of their countrymen
living at great distances from them. who
would still watch their career with the
interest due 10 cases of such unparalleled
longeviC.
-
In Bulgaria. however, the age reached
by Bahia Vasilka has not been uncom-
mon in the past. and even today the
aged lady could find among her CO.
temporaries "A score or more robust per
sons whose respective ases are not far
from hers and who seem 10 have the
promise of many happy and active years
TO come before the possible limit of their
earthly pilgrimage is run
And that explains why Bahia and Tu-
dor Vasilka are of special interest 10
science. although they fail TO excite the
wonder of their countrymen. This aged
mother and son are really typical. not
exceptional, examples of people -wiiosisve
10 great age IN Bulgaria and who at
tain this age, according to investigating
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-21
SOCIETY.

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The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
Coming to the Park Opera House Tomorrow Thursday Evening

building is TO be constructed princi-
pally OF the ores from the mines of
Colorado, and the trimmings and en-
bellishments are to be composed of
the precious metals, marbles, onyx,
etc.
The draft Of the building, which
is to be two stories in height, has
been submitted to the state board of
immigration for its approval. 1t was
drawn by Denver architect and is
considered real beauty,
Conferences have already been held
with some OF the biggest mine own
ers in the state regarding the possi-
bility of getting the ores to be used
in the construction of the building,
and it is now believed that enough
ore can be had gratuitousIy to build
it. The railroads more than likely
will consent to haul the ore from
Colorado to San Francisco free; but,
il not free, for mere trifle.
The dome of the building will be
of native gold and silver, while tthe
inside trimmings will be of marble,
onyx, etc, and the seal of the state
is I'd be constructed of the more val
liable ores taken from the mines OF
Colorado The lights are to be OF
tungsten.
Because OF the value Of the materi-
ais to go into the construction of the
building. armed guards are to be
constantly on duty, day and night.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
VOTING MACHINES
BARRED IN CHICAGO
Supreme Court Allows Petition
for Writ of MandaTluS Favor
ing Paper Ballot.
5enLinel Special seryice.

sentinel Special Service.
Springfield, ILL.,, Oct. 23.-Voting
machines will not be used next
month in Chicago. The supreme
court of Illinois has allowed the pc
tition for a writ of mandamus to
compel the election commissioners of
Chicago to substitute paper ballots
and the regulation ballot boxes for
mechanical contrivances formerly
purchased.
The decision abrogates d contract
for the purchase of 1000 machines
at 1000 each and leaves the board
with 500 machines on hand, for
which it paid $450,OOO. Tests We're
made i'll court OF sample machine
1t was claimed that man could
vote split ticket in one minute by
means OF the machines; but most Of
those who attempted to do so in
court took from two to three minutes
to accomplish this.
Objections were also made TO the
machines in that they did not per
NIT a voter TO split his ballot on
presidential electors.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
SAD DEATH
Of RETURNED
GOLD-HUN1ER

Sentinel Special Service.
Denver, Oct 23.-The death at St.
Lukes hospital of Joseph Teacher, a
man about 80 years of age, is an un-
usually sad one according to a story
told after his demise by one Of the
nurses who attended him during his
brief illness
For several years Teacher had
roughed it in the wilds OF Alaska in
the gold fields. and was on his re-
turn home at Durango TO marry his
sweetheart, whom he had not seen
for two or three years. His efforts
in the northwest had netted him a
snug fortune of half a million dol
lars.
While on the train coming to Den
yer Teacher was stricken with Hneu-
mOnia. which caused his death. He
leaves relatives in both Durango and
Castle Rock.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
RI0TING IN BERLIN.

Associated Press.
Berlin, Oct. 23.-Hundreds of
housewives participated in a wild
riot in this city today because
the butchers and municipal mar
kets refused to handle meat that
was imported to reduce the cost
of living. They stormed the
butchers stalls, seized native
meat and trampled it upon the
ground and fought the dealers.
The police closed the markets in
order to stop the riots.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23

1t is said the suggested design for
the Colorado building came from Mrs.
Dora Phelps Buell., who is connected
with the state immigration bureau,
and her ideas seem to have met the
approval Of the members of the board
thus far.
Definite plans regarding tho cX-
position building, however, have not
yet been matured, but will be in the
very near future. 1t is not now
known what the approximate cost of
construction will be, but these de-
tails Will soon be worked out by the
board.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
MORE DYNAMITE EVIDENCE.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 23.-
Mary Dye. who was formerly a
bookkeeper for J. J. Mcnamara,
testified at the dynamite conspir-
acy trial today that the officers
of the Iron Workers union were
seldom at Headquarters at the
time the dynamite explosions &C.
Cured.
The witness testified that
President Ryan often signed
blank checks for Mcnamara to
fill in later.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
ROOSEVELT IS HUNGRY.

Associated Press.
Oyster Bay, N. Y, Oct. 23.-
A long nights sleep largely off
set the wearisome effects of Colo
mel Roosevelt's trip from Chica-
go. He was greatly refreshed
this morning and ordered his
breakfast an hour before the reg
ular time.
Word was given out that no
visitors would be permitted TO
see the patient today.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
TAFT WINS IN NEBRASKA.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 23.-The
state supreme court today held
that the Taft electors were en-
titled to the designation ''repub-
lican" on the ticket.
The case had been brought by
Taft men to deny Roosevelt men
the right to the use of the party
name.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
Porter in City.

Porter in City.
w. NJ. Porter, who was painfully
injured two weeks ago when his
horse fell with him, spraining his
ankle. is in the city and is campaign
ing hard with other democratic nom
inees before the election. He is
making great race for the office
of representative and his friends are
glad to see him out. and able TO meet
the voters of the county for Il short
time before the polls close.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
CAMERON GIRL ON STAND.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Chicago, Oct. 23.-Lucille
Cameron appeared before the
grand jury again today to con-
tinue her testimony against Jack
Johnson.
The girl has been reconciled
to her mother and has turned
against the negro.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
WILL NOT LEAVE CITY.
Grand Lnnctinn. c

Grand Junction, Colo, Oct. %.
The Daily Sentinel
DEAR SlRS: In The Sentinel last
evening ! noted statement that my
wife, Mrs. Minnie Bennett arrived
in Vancouver. B. c., with view OF
locating. Such is not the case as
have no intention Of leaving here.
My wife is in Vancouver, where she
stopped over en- route 10 California.
JOHN BENNETT.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
VERSUS KISSES AN ICE WATER
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Pasadena, Cal, Oct. 23.-Pro-
fessor Arthur Schattenferop of
the University of Vienna said to-
day that Americans drink too
much ice water and kiss the chill
dren too often. However, he ad-
mits that it is all right for a
man TO kiss his wife.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
BRICK AND TILE.

Leave orders for brick and tile
with us. We are exclusive local
agents for the Delta Brick K Tile
lompany.-Milne & Milne, 527 Main
street. 1O-J-tf
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
POWDER MILL EXPLODES.

Associated Press.
North Bay, Ont, Oct. 23.-
The factory of the Energetic Ex-
plosive Company at Haileyburg
was blown to pieces today. Sew
eral persons are known to have
been killed and the property loss
is heavy.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
BIBLE INSTRUCTION URGED.

Associated Press.
Portland, Ore. Oct. 23.-Mrs.
Jean B. Wylie of Pennsylvania,
IN an address before the conven-
tlon of the Womens Christian
Temperance Union, urged Bible
instruction in the schools.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
NeUs Gimpses
By Telegraph
QUEEN IS ILL.

Associated Press.
The Hague, Holland, Oct. 90.
Queen Wilhelmina is suffering
from a slight indisposition that
dispels hope of the birth of an
heir to the throne.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23

There's way of being placed in
touch with people who can aid you in
carrying out your plans-and at a
minimum expense. Try the Sentinel
Want Ads in locating the country
place you want or finding a tenant
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
EvERS TO SUCCEED CHANCE.

Associated Press.
Chicago, Oct. 23.-John Evers
will be the manager of the Chi
cago National League team next
season.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
Body Inferred Here.

The body of Beatrice Dutton dau-
ghter of Mrs. St. John of this city,
was eXhumed from the cemetery at
Telluride last week and brought to
this city for iHterment iu the Orchard
Mesa cemetery.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
COL ORAOO' 5
EXQUISITE
STRUCTURE
Building at Frisco Will be a
Palace Of Great Beauty
and Mineral Wealth.
SenLinel speclal serylce.

Sentinel Special Service.
Denver. Oct. 23.-Colorado will
have one of the most unique build
ings at the Panama exposition of any
OF the states. If plans now in con-
temptation are consummated. The
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23

Here from Rifle. 34l
: r. A. Robertson Of Rifle is in the,
city this week on business matters.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
RUSSIAN PRINCE IS ILL.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
st. Petersburg, Russia, Oct.
23.-Prayer services for the re-
covery of the crown prince, who
Is gravely i'll, are being held in
the churches of this country to-
day.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23

We say cost and mean cost. See
for yourself. Fred Mantey. (Ady)
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
THE DEMOCRATIC
TICKET

For President Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey.
~ For Vice President Thos. II. Marshall of Indiana.
For u. S. Senator (Long Tcrm), John +. Shafroh.
For L. S Senator (to Fill Vacancy, Charles 5. Thomas
For Congssmen Large Edw T. Taylor and Edward Keang.
For Justice Of the Supreme Court, Tuly Scott
For Governor Elias NJ. Ammons.
For Lieutenant Governor Benjamin F. Montgomery.
For Secretary of State, James B. Pcarce.
For Auditor of State, Roady Kenehan
For State Treasurer Michael A. Leddy.
For Attorney General Fred Farrar.
For Superintendent Public Inez Johnson Lewis
For Congressman From Second District Henry H. Sedomrdge.
For Regents of the University of Colorado James Ragan and
William H. Bryant.
For Regents of the University of Colorado Ito FIJI Vacancy
Samuel |. Hactt.
For Judge of the Seventh Judicial District Thomas Black.
For District Attorney of Seventh Judicial District VIM. Weiser.
For Representative in the Nineteenth General Assembly for the
County of Mesa, w. NJ. Porter
For County Judge Sam B. Berry.
For County Clerk and Recorder, NJ NJ. Shores.
For County Sheriff. Charles T. Schrader.
For County Treasurer, Benton Canon.
For County Assessor, Charles Parker.
For County Superintendent of Schools J. g. Gigax.
For County Coroner A. L. Gourey
For County Commissioner First Commissioners District Edwin
w. WcCkel.
For County Commissioner Third Commissioners District Charles
I. Jenkins.
The daily sentinel., 1912-10-23
Dawson Goes South.

y CLYDE c., Dawson, of Canon. City,
left this morning for the Delta Sec
ton. after making speech here last
night on political issues.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
DR.. Miles Nervine
LUMBER SITUATION
MOST ENCOURAGING
(Py AssOoiated Press. }

NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. 16.-Ths
lumber trade journal of New Orleans
today published complete lumber sta
tistics for all gulf. and South Atlantic
ports for the calendar yeac 1911, to-
gether with total forest products from
the entire country with comparisons foI
1910. The report says:
"On the whole the condition is an en-
couraging one as regards the general
lumber export business of the country
although not entirely gratifying as fal
as the southern field is concerned.
"As was the case last year, the -four
southern ports Of Gulfport, Mobile, Pen.
sacola and New Orleans lead in exports
Of the three measurement items OF
boards, deals and plank, sawn timber
and hewn timber their total being near.
ly half of those for the entire country
OF these New Orleans is the only one
to show an increase. the total for tIiit
year being 256,160,000 feet as against
2S6,9S9, 900 the preceding year.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
Pish, Tush and Bosh

NEW YORK. Feb. ia nationwide
campaign against the international
peace propaganda is the plan OF the
American Truth society just launched
here. In a statement announcing the
organization of the society, it's secretary
denounces the proposed arbitration trea-
ties as a substantial step in the reun-
ion OF Great Britain and the United
States as "a menace to American free
Institutions" and adds:
IF a tribunal with judicial powers
can be thus established, tribunals with
legislative powers can also be estab-
lished. II legislative and executive tri-
bunals are established by treaty, 1t re-
mains 60 create by treaty an executive
power TO enforce the legislative enact
ments and judicial DEGREES"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
"HELL BREAKS LOOSE"
AGAIN IN RREATHlTT

(By Associated Press.)
JACKSON, KY, Feb. ia long slum-
boring Breathitt county feud war was
revived today when John Davidson and
Levi Johnson were killed and another
man wounded near Buckhorn, about 20
miles from here. The shooting was
done from Sandlin's store along the
mountain road and five men are said to
have participated.
Davidson recently was acquitted of
the charge of numbering John Abner.
who had been identified with the Gala
hans OF this section. He was friendly
with the Deatons which has resulted in
what is termed the Decentralization
clan. The shooting today occurred within
three miles OF Ed Callahan's home. 1t is
feared the trouble Will bring on further
resumption of hostilities.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
OFFICE SEEKERS ASTIR
FOR SPALDING JOBS
Even at This Early Date Near
Iy Every Office Has Two
Candidates
Especial Dispatch to The JOurnal)


GRIFFIN, Ca. Feb. 16-The indica-
lions are that this will be an unusually
live year in local politics, and many
office seekers will be in evidence. Even
at this early date nearly every office in
the county has at least two candidates
who have expressed a willingness to
serve their county as II has never been
served before. Hon. J. A. Darsey. who
represented this county In the legisla-
ture last year. offers for reelection and
Is opposed by Col. w. H. Conner, a young
attorney of this city.
Judge ]. A. Drewry. who has served
SpaIding county as ordinary for many
years EAST, is seeking the Office again,
and for the first time in years he will
have opposition. his opponent being Rev.
W. U. Kendrick, a well known Baptist
minister
So far there is only one avowed candi-
date for county commissioner-O. w.
Futral. while Sheriff Hutson is being OPP
posed by ]. w. Murphy.
Tax Collector Mutt, County Treasurer
Lindsey and Clerk of the Court Wheaton
have so far no opposition, and 1t re-
mains to be seen if they are elected
without a contest.
One, and probably two, of Griffin's
most influential citizens will make the
race for state house offices. Judge T. E.
Patterson, at present member of the
prison commission, viii be a candidate
to succeed himself and is receiving fiat
tering reports from all over the state,
and his friends are confident of his cleo
ton. Judge J. ]. F1ynt is also consider
ing very seriously of entering the race
for railroad commissioner to succeed
Judge Hillyer, and his announcement is
confidently expected within the next few
DAYS
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
GRAY CONVICT UNIFORMS
OPPOSED BY VETERANS

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Feb. ia Wig
orous protest from the Confederate or
CARNATIONS is in preparation against
the proposal of the Tennessee peniten-
tiary authorities to clothe the convicts
except incorrigibles. in gray, the uni
form color Of the confederacy.
The plan to abolish the proverbial
stripes, except as a means of punish
ment, resulted from Gov. B. w. Hoop
er's stay at the prison before Christ
mas. Last night Chairman ]. S. Beasley.
OF the prison commission, announced
that after April i, gray would be adopt
ed for. the better class of prisoners.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
MADERO is LENlENT
WITH NEWS WRITER'S
New York Evening Sun

New 1UIh ENtuIUB SUN
MExICO.-President Madero mas
been visited by a committee from the
club to which the three Spaniards who
have been threatened with expulsion
from the country belong and, agreed
to overlook their offenses. The presi.
dent said he was in favor of the expul-
sion of the three men who have been
carieaturing and criticising members of
the cabinet, but he would grant the
request of the committee. The presi-
dent said he did not object to frank
criticism by Mexican papers, but that
he drew the line at venomous satires,
cartoons and vicious personalities on
the part of foreigners, who. he de-
clared, should not mix in the politics
of the the country If they cannot do SO
with sincerity, justice and dignity.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
New Court House

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Feb. 16-Ac-
tive work upon the erection of Hamilton
countys new court house, which will cost
$350,O0O, will begin within one week, ac-
cording to officials of the Fuller Con-
struction company, which was awarded
the contract. The bonds have already
been sold and the funds are now in the
county treasury awaiting disbursement.
Judge M. NJ. Allison, chairman of the
court house commission appointed by
the county ocurt. has instructed the con-
tractors that the excavation must be
actually begun before March 1.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Mayor Lew
Shank of Indianapolis, who is in New
York investigating the high cost of liv-
ing problem here, is convinced that the
metropolis is almost hopelessly in the
grip of the middleman. Il would rather
live day in indianapolis than a whole
year in this city," Is his conclusion, af-
ter making the rounds of the wholesale
markets and comparing the prices paid
by consumers with the prices realized
by producers.
IT don't pretend to understand the
situation here" declared the mayor, af-
ter studying the egg question along the
water front for an hour or two, but
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
Form Underwood Club
speeial pispatch to The In

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
THOMASVIBBE, Ca, Feb. 15.-The
admirers of Underwood who desire ia
further his boom as candidate for the
presidency, state that an Underwood
club will be organized here very shortly
and other clubs win be organized
throughout the Second congressional dis
trict which it is proposed to carry for
him.
Through the agency of Hon. Roscoe
Luke, of this city, a supply of Under
wood buttons have made their appear
ance on the streets, many men being
seen wearing them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
Forget Your Feet.

A busy man might as well
be crippled as to be poorly
shod. Poor shoes make it
awful hard to keep your mind
off your feet.
King Bee and Easy Street
are comfortable. They are
made in our Georgia Shoe
Factory and are there" on
style and wearing qualities.
Two new classy lasts have
just been put in 'Ty Cobb, !"
"Red Rock" They'll please
you.
Just ask your dealer to
show them.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-02-20
CHINESE MERCHANT HAD
THREE AMERICAN WIVES

WASHINGTON, Feb ls.-Wong Ping, q
wealthy Chinese merchant with stores in
New York, San Francisco and Norfolk,
Va, and Miss Myrtle arthur, p years
old Of Norfolk, have been married here,
after having a license refused them in
three Virginia cities-Norfolk, Richmo.
and Newport News. Ping, who was born
in San Francisco. has married two
American women. His first wife died
several years ago. Mrs. Ping will go to
her parents in rural North Carolina to
stay until her husband settles a quarrel
with an uncle who was bent upon send
ing him to the Orient fop a second
wife.