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The Washington times., 1913-07-18
MERCHAN IS PLAN TO
FIGHT S-HOUR BILL
Retail Association Appoints
Committee to Oppose the
la Toilette Measure.

The Retail Merchants Associat tion
will at once begin a campaign. with
all the vigor u special comuittec of
seven can put into It., against the
enactment into law OF the La toilette
.eir ht-hour Hill for women In the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
The crusade against the measure TO
y carried direct to Congress. Is
termed = 'camraisn of cnlighten-
ment Of the provisions Of the La
Toilette bill" In statement issued
today by Secretary Columbus In ex-
planation OF the action taken at the
quarterly meeting OF the association
last night
Terming the bill. which has been
enacted by the Senate. n ''piece Of
vicious legislation that Is calculated
to DO moro harm than good to those
IL affects TO help" the merchants
voted to authorize President Ross r.
Andrews to appoint a committee of
seven "to confer with other commit
tees in a campaign of enlightenment
OF the provisions" Of the bill.
- To Go Before Congress,
The Retail Merchants Associs don
is composed of thirty-two distinct lines
of trade" continues the statement,
"and IL Is declared that many of these
will be affected either directly or in
directly by the provisions of this bill IL
II becomes law. The committee is
empowered to take the matter before
Congress. 1t was pointed out at the
meeting last night that in many bust
ness establishments and offices the pas
sage of the bill would mean the re-
placement of women by men where
extra time is- required during various
periods of the year. The suggestion
was made that nine-hour law would
rnents were allowed to work, say ten
or eleven hours one day, and seven
hours the next, in order to provide for
rush orders.
Many members present at the meet
ing last night spoke on the bill. and 1t
will be appointed by President Andrews
will carry on an active fight against
the measure in its present FORM"
Oppose Isle of Safety.
The merchants also authorized the ap-
pointment Of a committee to oppose the
creation of the isle Of safety at Thir-
teenth street and New York avenue.
The following committees were ap-
pointed: Law and legislation-Harry
w. Hahn. chairman; F. william Mac
Kenzie.T. J. vandoren, 8. N. Meyer.
George DeNeale, W. D. West, N. Sam
uei W. w. Griffith. H. B. Leary, jr.
Alfred Mayer, W. G. Thomas. and
Frederick w. Plugge.
Experimentation Stephan. chair
man: e. l.. Brice, r. H. Martin. Ed
John Hansen. w. F. Marche. William
]. Eypon. Henry Franc, jr.. T. Z. Ed
monston. Louis Boeckstyn, and J. Louis
Shipley.. s- q. -. ..- =, = = -
]. Columbus, secretary, submitted their
reports. '-
The Washington times., 1913-07-18
CURED ITCHING
HUMOR ON FACE
Very Embsrrassing-COuld Not Sleep.
Used ResinOl-Well In 4 Week,

Pittsburgh. Pa. May 3, I9l3.-"I had
a ringworm on the side of my face. 1t
began like a cold blister-s small red
mark Each day 1t became larger until
II was a round ring about the size of
a quarter. 1t burned and itched me
terribly, and xas very sore. 1t was
also swollen and caused me a great deal
o. discomfort as could not sleep at
night. 1t was very embarrassing and
] didn't want any Of my friends to see
me. I used several remedies such as
- and some kind Of a powder. but
they did no good. used Res!nol Soap
and Resinol Ointment for one week and
cured It." (Sisned) Eleanore d. Shek-
els. sos North Sheridan Ave.
Resinol Soap and Ointment are
speedily effective for eczema and other
itching burning eruptions, pimples,
dandrun. burns, old sores. and piIes.
Prescribed by doctorg for eighteen
years Sold by all druggists. For free
samples write, to Dept. s-R, Resinol,
Baltimore. Md.-Advt
The Washington times., 1913-07-18

Mulhall. that if Mr.. Kirby was work
ing against. him. he must not be right
| fully Informed of his friendship for our
| association, and / would have AIR. Van
Cleave write him and set him right"
On September II. MuIharl wrote
Schwedtman stating that he could fur
nish a number of good union workers
from Cleveland and Detroit who would
defeat Mahon for Congress In Michigan.
Talk of New York.
on September Il. 1905. Mulhall wrote
Congressmen Fairchild and Fassett of
New York. asking information on the
New York situation. Both replied TO
him, telling him that Governor Hughes
had been renominated, but that II would
be- a very hard tight to elect him or
to save the State for the Republican
national ticket. -
September IL, 1908, John Kirby. ir..
wrote to Secretary CCheWdtman and
the letter was forworded to Mulhall,
emphatically denying that he had ever
opposed Senator Foraker. Kirby wrote
that he had appreciated all that For
aker had done for the n. "A NJ. and
said he was for him for reelection and
at all times. Mulhall sent this letter
TO Foraker at Cincinnati.
Mulhall interrupted the proceedings to
ask permission 10 clear the names" Of
certain men of national prominence,
whose names had been brought into the
proceedings. -. s..-. ..
Il want to say here that.sso far As
former Congressman J. Sloat Fassett Is
concerned, he was an old friend of mine
ever s'nce the New York State campaign
of lSSS. He never accepted any aid from
the y. A. NJ and when i wrote TO him,
or went to see him in ashington. II was
as an old-time friend, and not as the
agent of the n. A. NJ. -
And as for CONGRESSMAN = Swager
Sherley of Kentucky, ] never had any
dealings with the gentleman at all. All
l know about him was what Mr.. Emery
wrote me and told me about him. So
far as l know, Mr.. Sherley never re-
ceived any aid of any character from
the n. A. NJ
Emery Becomes Aroused.
Attorney Emery,-of the N A. NJ.
jumped to his feet and demanded that
he be sworn, and permitted 10 testify
in the Sherley matter. y.
Il want TO have this record ~show,"
he said. that so far as Mr.. Sherley Is
concerned, he never has been connected
with our association. has never aided
us, and We never have attempted in
any way to improperly influence him.
1t is a shame that this gentleman 9
name should have been banded about in
this manner"
Chairman Overman announced that
Mr.. Emery would be neard at the
proper time, and told Colonel" Mulhafl
that any time he wanted to clear any
man whose name was mentioned IN the
correspondence. he would be gwen the
opportunity to do so.-
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01
TRUE SPIRIT OF THE HOME
Serenity and Wisdom of Wife and
Mother Dew and Sunshine to
Growing Souls.

Wherever the great and beautiful
work of art, a home, had come into
being, the wife and mother has had
her paramount existence in that home
though her interests and activities
have not necessarily been limited to
its sphere, declares Ellen Key in the
Atlantic. But husband and children
have been able to count on her In the
home as t~hey~could count on the fire
on the hearth, the cool shade under
the tree, the water in the well. the
bread in the sacrament. Thus upon
husband and children Is bestowed the
experience which a great poet gained
from his mother. "All became to her
a WREATH" A wreath where every
days toll and holidays Joy. hours OF
labor and moments of rest, were leaf
and blossom and ribbon. The wise
educator is never one who is "educat-
ing from morning to night. She is
one who, unconsciously to the chill
dren, brings to them the chief susie
nance and creates the supreme con-
ditions for their growth. Primarily
she is the one who. through the Sc
renity and wisdom Of her own ma
ture. is dew and sunshine to growing
souls. She is one who understands
how to demand in just measure, and
to give at the right moment. She is
n whose desire is law, whose smile
is regard, whose disapproval is pun
ishment, whose caress Is benediction.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01
AROUND THE HONEY MAKERS
All Failing or Slow Queens Should Be
Changed Promptly and Breed
only From Very Best.

Comb honey that is to be sent to
a distant market should be shipped
before cold weather. since the combs
become extremely fragile when cold.
Change all failing or slow queens
promptly, and breed from the best
you can secure, thus raising the
standard of your stock step by step
and improving the average year by
year.
The young bees, Matched from Au-
gust / on, constitute the colony to be
wintered, and for this reason 1t Is
wise to see that much brood Is ready,
even If you have to resort to stimu-
lative feeding.
AS a rule bees cast a prime swarm
rs soon as the first queen cell is
sealed. unless prevented by bad
weather; therefore, the first young
queen may be expected to emerge con
the eighth day from the first swarm.
When the hives are well distribut-
ed In a certain space, their inmates
a be more easily handled. 1t seems
to improve their disposition, especial
1y If there are some trees, shrubs, OF
the like about 1t. Robbing is not SO
prevalent, either, and the absence OF
that always helps to make the bees
better natured.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01
GOOD USE FOR WASTE
Conservation of All the Products
Raised on Farm.
Department of Agriculture Devotes
Much Time Toward Solving Prob
lem Of Much Importance for
Farmer and Fruit Grower.

For several years h United States
department OF agriculture has been
d~eyoting a great deal of time toward
solving one Of the most important
questions before the American farmer
and fruit grower today. This is the
conservation of all products on the
farm, letting nothing go to waste.
Special trains with leading govern
ment experts in charge have been sent
out through the country to demon
strate and lecture on the various ways
by which the enormou waste of this
country can be turned into profit.
While many subjects of great interest
We're discussed there was, perhaps,
nothing of greater Importance than
the subject of caring for the millions
of dollars worth of fruits and vege-
tables that &C to waste every year, by
the canning process.
The ACCESSIBILITY Of canning the sur
plus at home or on the farm, where
produced, was explained by these ex-
perts and steam canning outfits We're
shown so that the farmers and their
wives could see how easily this work
can be done. AS the heat Of boiling
water is not sufficient to properly
sterilize such foods as vegetables,
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01
BAD PRACTICE OF FARMERS
One Cannot Afford to Burn Corn
Stalks and Put Nothing Back In
Form of .Humus.
CBy B. NE. r


1t always makes me feel sad to see
smoke arising from the burning corn
stalks in the field, because the farmer
is burning up his land and doesn't
know it. How can we expect to burn
up stock which the soil produces and
put nothing back in the way of humus,
and then hope to keep our soil in good
condition?
Maybe I'm wrong when / say that
farmers do not know what they're do
ing, for doubtless some of them do
know hat it is a bad practice, but
burning stalks is easier than disking
or cutting them up, and they are a
nuisance to pillow them under. Some
farmers say there is no benefit in
blowing under stalks, but | cannot
figure it out hat way, because l do
not see how we can go robbing our
soil and keep up the fertility. 1t costs
very little to- keep a sheep and a
flock Of so sheep is worth money.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01

AS will be readily understood, the
commission is able and willing to sell
food at very little above cost. Conse-
Quently the housewife on the isthmus
can buy at prices that are never above
those in the states, and that nearly
always are considerably lower.
An important part of the commits
sary plant is the industrial and ex-
detrimental laboratory in Cristobal,
where all the foods are tested and
many things, such as fiavoring ex-
tracts, are> manufactured.
The commission conducts more than
a dozen hotels for white Americans,
where good meals are furnished for
so cents each; a score of mess halls
for European laborers, where a days
board costs forty cents, and about
twenty-five kitchens for West Indian
laborers, where board casts thirty
cents a day. Something like a million
meals are served each month in these
various establishments, for nearly ev-
cry employe Of the commission eats
at a government table. 1t has bee
said hal no private contractor in
the world feeds his employees as well
as the Isthmian canal commission.
Very few of the men ever ate better
meals than they are getting on the
isthmus, and this is true Of the Amer
leans as well as of the Spaniards and
West Indians.
No, you cannot avoid the use of the
superlative degree in speaking about
Colonel Wilson's commissary depart
ment.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01
Don't Poison Baby.
Alexander stephens as a Lawyer.

In his own profession Of the law
Alexander H. Stephens fine iatellec-
tual sincerity stands out fully, and
we'll proves that success requires
neither dishonesty o shutting.
What business do you follow, Alex?"
said his uncle to him in the early
days. IL am a lawyer" After an
ominous silence the uncle spoke again.
ALEX, don't you have to tell lies?"
Alex did not have to tell lies. Hear
what he says, reviewing his career
in old age: mo advocate should ever
assert as matter of fact in his clients
case what he knows is not such; any
code of morals justifying him in this
does not deserve the name" And
again, more personally: MY rule
from the time / was admitted to the
bar was: First, to investigate a case
submitted to me, to inquire into the
facts and the law applicable to 1t;
then. If l did not believe the party
entitled to success before the court, I
told him so and declined to appear or
prosecute the case."-Gamaliel Brad
ford, Jr., In the Atlantic.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01

meats, fish INT a few fruits, the steam
pressure method of canning is almost
unanimously endorsed by experts in
this line. With a steam-tight recepta-
Gle canned foods may be subjected to
a much higher degree of heat, and the
ferment germs totally destroyed.
Many parts of the country are or
ganized into canning clubs under the
supervision of government agents.
They hold meetings at intervals and
the children, as we'll as the older peo-
pie, are taught how to successfully
can all food products. Lectures are
given at these meetings by the person
in charge, and prizes are awarded for
the O perfect goods. This work Is
rapidly extending into all the states
and in & year or SO the entire country
will be organized into canning clubs"
The farmer and fruit grower have
a great deal to thank the United
States government for. Unlimited
praise is due our government for the
educational work that is being done,
In helping the farmer to realize great
er profits for his produce.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01
THE RIGHT SOAP FOR BABY'S

In the care of baby's skin and hair,
Cuticura Soap is the mothers ia
vorite. Not only is it ~unrivaled in
purity and refreshing fragrance, but
Its gentle emollient properties are
usually sufficient to allay minor irri-
tatlons. remove %redness, roughness
and chafng, soothe sensitive condi-
tons, and promote skin and hair
health generally. Assisted by Cuti-
cura Ointment, it is most valuable in
the treatment Of eczemas, rashes and
atchlng, burning %infantile eruptions.
Cuticura Soap wears to a wafer, often
outlasting several cakes of ordinary
soap and making its use most eco
nomical.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston."-Adv.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01
GREATEST ENEMY OF CHICKS
That Which Causes More Loss Than
Anything Else 10 Chllllns-ver-
min ls Next Important.

The greatest enemy of the chick
II that which causes more loss hi
any other one cause, Is chilling; the
second enemy in Importance because
of moun of loss is lice; both lice
n chilling are the indirect cause Of
bowel troubles. because both sap the
vitality and life of the chick, making
it impossible for the little fellow to
resist the organisms of disease whcih
are always ready to attack it.
busting the setting hen helps, but
some lice are quite sure to escape,
n can later be found on the head
of the chick. Rub a little dab of lard
on top of the chuck's head, getting 1t
into the down thoroughly, and you
will get these; repeat the dose in n
week, and II the hen Is furnished a
good busting place, the lice are not
likely to give n more trouble; but
whenever you see a chick hat seems
unhappy, eyes closed, droopy, loo for
lice.
The brood coops should be thor
oughly sprayed before using with some
c~oal-tar preparation, sheep dip, white
wash, or a mixture of four parts coal
oil and one part crude carboliC acid.
1t pays to be ahead, and that explains
why so few Of us are making anything
IN our poultry; we neglect these little
things; because of neglect disease gets
the start of US, we become discouraged
because Of the losses, and give up and
blame our luck, when all the bad luck
might nave been prevented by a little
careful DreDaratiOn
Give the checks a clean place. all
the heat they can stand, keep them
free from vermin, and you can safely
count them before they are raised.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01
BOUND TO HAVE EXCITEMENT
Without Proper Materials for Gam.
bling, Germany" Schaefer Propos
ed to Utilize Household Articles.

Germany Schaefer, the Senators
clown-coach, just can't resist gam.
bling. He once attended a party Civ.
EN- by a friend, and as everything
was convivial, Germany suggested
that a little gambling be done,
Have you any cards in the house,"
he asked the lady of the house.
mo, Mr.. Schaefer, we don't have
card playing here"
We'll, have you got some dice?"
Schaefer insisted.
Il tell you" said the lady, a little
testify, W don't allow gambling of
any sort"
well have you got any wash-tubs
in the cellar?" inquired the persistent
Schaefer.
Certainly we have. There are
half a dozen tub down there"
Well, for the love of mud" bel.
lowed Herman, get me three tubs
and a watermelon, and I'll work the
three-shell game.'-New York Amer,
1can.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01
Wanted Burden Lifted.

Leonard is only four years old, but
he frequently uses expressions amaz-
ingly mature. The other day. for in
stance. he appealed to a devoted
young aunt to remove from his
sphere of existence the new little
baby sister of whom he had become
Jealous. The tiny lad was at some
pains to explain that while he didn't
want baby himself, she was SO sweet
and dear that plenty Of other people
would.
But why don't you want to keep
her, Leonardo" asked auntie. divided
between surprise and amusement.
"Oh, she's such a bother, an nam
ma has to fuss with her SO much, an
she makes me just suffer" the young
ster gravely explained.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01
osIer Has Cure for "BIues.r

A perfect cure for the blues" has
been laid down by Sir William Osler
in a recent lecture before a gathering
of students. Sir William declares the
modern man and are trying to
live more than the allotted "a hours in
a single day.
He advises the downcast to touch
the button that shuts off the past and
do the same with the future. Make
"a hours the limit of your life, SO far
as you can see in advance" he says,
land there will be no more cause for
the blues
when the load of yesterday is add
ed to the load of tomorrow men fall by
the wayside,' he declared. 1.-THE day
of mans salvation is today"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01

10000 loaves Of bread, 1900 rolls and
$3.50 pounds of cake. The coffee de-
p%artnlent, which roasts and sends out
about 800 1000 pounds of the roasted
berry each year, receives the especial
attention of Colonel Wilson, for he
is himself a great coffee drinker. He
personally makes up the formulas for
the blends, and as something of a cot
fee connoisseur myself, | can testify
that he knows what he is about when
he does it.
The people of the zone, white and
black alike, are very fond of icS
cream, and to supply the demand the
commissiary manufactures about 140.-
0CO gallons a year, of three grades.
The first grade is as good ice cream
as II a get anywhere, and eve
the third grade is mighty welcome
after a hot day in the Culebra Cut or
the Pedro Miguel locks.
Are you tired of figures yet? If not,
please consider that the ice plant at
Cristobal makes nearly 10000 tons of
ice a year, the corned beef plant has
an annua output of about 270 900
o~hNS tiN SihS oiAiioo
pounds of butter is handled by the
butter printing plant, all of the butter
being brought from the United States.
Then we will move to the laundry. In
this spacious building, with it's long
rows of washing machines and dry
ing and ironing devices, all the laun-
dry work of the Zone, excepting that
of the Ancon hospital, is done, and in
addition hat of all the steamship lines
running to Colon except one. I'VE are
now handling" said the manager, IAN
average Of about half a million pieces
a month, and in the months when the
tourists come in greatest numbers the
figures mount to about 500, 1000"
The figures l have been giving are
approximate only, for they are chang
ing continually with changing condi-
tons Here is a list of some Of the
more important importations Of food
products during the last fiscal year:
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01
For Lawn-M akinu.

The best fall months for Iawn-mak-
ing are August and September. II
the soil is well prepared, deep, and
rich and mellow, the grass will usually
secure a good start, and with a little
protection after the ground freezes
will continue to make roots during
mild intervals, and by spring will be
much in advance of a lawn made at
that time and which, owing to a late
season, may have to be deferred be-
yond the usual seed time.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01
PUMPKINS STORED IN FIELDS
Piled in Row and Covered With Hay
Protection Is Afforded and Bal
anced Ration Formed.
(Ry NJ. CovERpELL.l

-fou needn't expect to reap much
profit from gorging your hogs and
cattle on pumpkins for a few days
during the harvest season; then cut
ting off their supply of this valuable
feed for another whole year. Store
your pumpkins in the field.
Pile the pumpkins in a row, as high
and as wide as you wish, cover with
hay and set up fodder on each side
to a thickness of three or four feet.
This not only affords ample protection
from the cold, but also enables you
to form a most profitable balanced ra-
ton by adding the fruit of the vine"
as you feed out the corr and fodder.
Try this.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01
Three Cheers for EN-.

Il like this pattern well enough"
said the customer who had dropped
in to look at some ribbons, but I'm
afraid the colors will run"
Run, ma'am!" Indignantly an
swered the salesman. Red, white
and blue? They never rum"
Whereupon the woman with the
tiny American flag pinned to the
lapel of her Jacket rose periodically
to the occasion and bought As
yards.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01
HANDY IN SORTING POTATOES
Smaller Tubers Fall Through Holes in
Revolving Screen-Work Done
With Rapidly.

A New York man has designed a
machine for sorting potatoes, and
here 1t is. A frame, with one end
higher than the other, has a hopper
on n and angular rollers rotably
supported in it. A belt that passes
over these rollers is formed Of strips
Of wire SO interviewer as to make a
rather large mesh. Across the frame
and just beneath the hopper is a
chute. To sort the tubers they are
poured into the hopper and spread
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1913-08-01
For "Mr. FRAGILE

A nan with an express package un-
der his arm, stepped up to the box
Office window Of a New York theater
and. addressing Frank Loomis. asked:
Anybody here named Fragile?"
mo" replied Loomis.
We'll that's the name IN this
package"
LOOMS took a look. The box was
addressed to the manager OF the Lon
don pictures. Over the address was
inscribed:
"Fragile!"