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Evening star., 1913-04-20

1t goes without saying that having such
an object of devotion as the ancient
literature. the mythology and history Of
Egypt and of archaeology in general, Mrs.
Mann is not partial to novels. She is
among the few women who practically
never read fiction. but she says 1t is like
gardening. Mr.. Mann reads all the popu-
lar stories and tells her about them But
in Mrs. Mann may be found an intensely
feminine personality. She loves to sew
and to make her home dainty and at
tractive with pretty things. She sews
sometimes for herself and her raiment Is
always a model of good taste and show
ing exquisite neatneSS in every detail.
Her home, SO far as a member OF Con-
gress may be said to have one, while
serving his district in Washington. is
pretty summer cottage about seventy miles
from Chicago, called Gilman. Here Mr.
Mann owns and manages farm, ano
this retreat affords Mrs. Mann needed
opportunity to catch up on reading and
to recuperate after the rather eXacttng
work of a Washington winter. This home
affords both Of them ample opportunity
to indulge in fads. and Mrs. Mann takes
particular pleasure in the results of her
husbands devotion to growing things. For
she has her home a bower during the
flower season, and her table groaning
under the good things from the kitchen
garden.
Representative and Mrs. Mann have one
son. James Robert. jr.. now in San An
tonic. Tex. AS small boy young James
was well known in Washington. and he
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tho noint where. January p, 1887, Senator
John j. ingalls, introduced bill to de-
fine the routes Of steam railroads IN the
city and to authorize the building OF a
union station in Armory Square. AS al
ready shown, The Star attacked that bill
on the ground that the benefits and SAFE
guards proposed by it did not compen-
safe for the gift of the public reserva-
ton.
X
February IS. 1887, the grand jury
found an indictment against the Bal
timore and Potomac Railroad Company,
charging it with maintaining a
nuisance 1t was based on the testi-
mony of Susan Fitzgerald, D. P. Nc
Keever. Mary ]. Evans, r. NJ Goundir,
James o. Vermillion. Elias c. Caldwell,
c. c. Anderson and William Tindall. 1t
set forth the Incorporation Of the COM
pany and it's authorization for laying the
main track on Maryland avenue to the
Long bridge, and charged that prior to
October, 1885, between those points the
railroad company laid twenty tracks and
sidings, all connected with the main
track by switches. 1t charged that the
company used Maryland avenue west of
9th street as a freight yard allowing
200 freight cars to remain thereon for
hours at a time, and when
changed put others on; that 1t has also
permitted freight cars to be loaded while
standing on the sidings. has shipped them
from point to point to the injury OF the
complainants' property. And such occu-
patton Of the said avenue is an obstruc-
ton to travel. rendering 1t dangerous,
and the people Of the District cannot pass
and repass with their horses and car
riages along this thoroughfare."
September 15 1887, A. G. Riddle. attor-
ney for the District of Columbia, pre-
sented through the Commissioners to
Congress a review, which had been call
ed for by tine Senate District committee.
Of the law on and the history of rail-
opinion of Mr.. Riddle Is a document
which should be examined by anybody
seeking to write a full history Of the
railroad rape of Washington. OF the Bal
timore and Potomac Mr.. Riddle wrote:
This company has oftener been before
our courts than any other railroad corpo-
ration known to me, and it's rights in
some respects are very well understood.
1t has long been in possession OF the
public space at the junction Of Virginia
and Maryland avenues and Sth street
without a shadow of authority higher
than squatter sovereignty. The same may
he said of its branch down 18th street
west"
OF the Baltimore and Ohio Mr.. Riddle
wrote that he could find no authority for
the crossing of Delaware avenue and
street.-the Y'-and that If indicted Tor
Evening star., 1913-04-20
Going Slow.

- EORGE +. BAKER, the fnancier.
~ was for many years Mr.. Pierpont
Morgan's close friend. and in analyzing
Mr.. Morgans success Mr.. Baker once
said to q New York correspondent:
-'IIe was not the impetuous, headlons
man of action he has been pictured. He
acted but he acted deliberately. lie
once gave me this advice-adyice which
he always himself followed:
BE sure you are right-then pause
for reflection
Evening star., 1913-04-20

unamended and urged legislation to save
life and limb and reduce street obstruc-
ton, to enlarge freight facilities and to
increase the beauty Of the capital by re-
moving tracks from the Mall or by put
ting them out Of public view.
This petition in due course went to Con-
gress. The chronicles of that time very
naturally and reasonably described it as
a monster petition In the number and
character of its signers it was impress
Sive. AS result of The Stars night
against the bill it was amended in the
House of Representatives by the inser-
ton of the geographical limitation upon
the power of condemnation. The House
in committee Of the whole house voted in
favor Of removing the Pennsylvania sta-
ton from the Mall. The attention of the
House sitting as a committee Of the whole
was called to the number and conspicu-
business of railroad attorneys and lobbyists
in the Capitol, and in a moment of en-
barrassment and wounded pride the COM
nAttee of the whole voted to order the
Pennsylvania off the Mall, but this action
Of the committee of the whole was re-
versed soon after by the House. 1T adopt
ed, however an amendment providing for
a commission to consider and report upon
location Of tracks, station, etc., and in
this the friends Of Washington saw hope
for some remedy of the evils complained
fof.
Senate, Mr. Mcmillan secured from the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad officials a promise
to eliminate grade crossings, improve ter
rninals and substitute a modern bridge or
bridges for the old Long bridge. Senator
Mcmillan indicated this to the represent
nf tho interests Of washington.
This agreement was afterward carried
out, resulting in elimination of all grade
crossings in the city. substitution OF
modern bridges for the Long Bridge dam
Mall as a station site and the building of
the fine union station where it now
stands.
The feature Of the year 1892 was the
fight made by The Star and the Board
of Trade against the Long bridge. The
bridge was one of the weakest points
metaphorically and physically In the
railroads grip on Washington. and for
this reason furnished good point of at
tack. The use Of this bridge had been
Baltimore and Potomac under condition
that the railroad would properly main
tain it. The railroad even in this matter
did not keep faith. The bridge was
rickety and unsafe and was allowed by
the railroad to become more dangerous
as its age increased. It damned the
river and caused disastrous flooding of
the lower part of the city. The bridge
had no friends and a legion of aggres-
sive enemies The War Department was
against it because of it's interference
with navigation and the Potomac fats
Improvement.
The committee on bridges of the Board
of Trade in an interesting report, which
Evening star., 1913-04-20
Wind and Grant Monument.

A GROUP Of strangers stood in front Of
that which is to be the Grant me-
mortal, if the east side of that low-lying
and long-uncompleted construction is the
front. They gazed at the white marble
pedestals and the plaza and pressed
close against the wire mesh fence topped
Evening star., 1913-04-20

large globe of fancy erilwork They are
strange dogs. and although engaged IN
the performance OF an acrobat.c feat
which no Washington dog would under
take. or. at least. which no Washing
ton dog would finish. they arc very useful
dogs for the ornamental duty they silent
ly and patiently perform.
Despite the imposshility OF these dogs
there is an art craftsmanship in their
modelling or casting which causes many
persons passing that way to notice them.
Evening star., 1913-04-20
By MARGARET b. DOWNING.

y Mrs. James K.
Mann. wife of the
republican leader
in the House, may
be- found a most
admirable typ e
of public woman.
She combines con-
servat;sm and pro-
gre sSion, S h e is
wide d W a X e and
apace W j [ h all
n o q e rn move
Evening star., 1913-04-20
Eating Acorns.

A n important food supply is going to
waste in the woodstock woods
around Washington. In the environs of
the capital if man will tramp away
from the roads and through the brown
crisp leaves-oak leaves-that carpet the
Evening star., 1913-04-20

Mrs Potter Palmer, for years a MEM
Der of the club and always an active
contributing one whether on this side Of
the ocean or not. Then there are Mrs.
George Bass, Mrs. John O'Conor. Mrs.
Henry Solomon, Mrs. Catherine Waugh
McCulloch, Mrs. George Plummer and
Miss Miriam Talbot. Mrs. Florence
Kelly now at the head Of the National
Evening star., 1913-04-20

Consumers League. ibegan her work
while member of the civic department
of the Chicago club. She has removed
her headquarters to New York. and her
compelled her to withdraw from all other
work, but none the less! do Mr. and Mrs.
Mann rejoice in what she has done for
the American working woman, and. incl
Evening star., 1913-04-20

T was a dull after
noon in the mon
key house at the
National Zoo. That
is, it was as dull
as any afternoon
could be in a place
with so many
merry t e n a n is.
Rain was beating
hard on the green
tile roof. and
Rock creek, usual
Evening star., 1913-04-20

But YOU never disappoint them. my
lfe." said the father monkey. THAT
swing by the tail and flying leap for life
which you do from the top of the cage
to the trapeze bar always makes a hit
with the crowd and calls forth laughter.
applause and peanuts
That is perfectly true. My turn is one
of the sensations of the Zoo. All the
critics who have viewed my work have
praised me as much as critics ever praise
ANYBODY else. But think of the amount
of practice | have to put in and of the
long rehearsals / have to go through be-
fore giving my Sunday all-day show :;
and besides who's going to catch me in
life net if I fall? Who's going to take
care of Baby Jocko in case my tail
should slip? How do l know but that, as
an orphan he might be brought up as
one of those poor Italian minstrel monks.
dressed in brigand costume. who begs
for PENNIES in the street and raises his
red velvet feZ in salute to people he never
met before?
Don't think such tragic thoughts. my
lady love-" said the papa monk. AS
long as I maintain my technique OF tail
and my facial expression we have no
need to worry about the future.
You have, hubby. one of the most ex-
pressive faces in this simian convention
said the little wife. "It is convulsing
especially when you assume that idiotic
stare which you have learned from visit
ors to our pla yhouse.'
1T is one of the trials of my career in
this Zoo. said the hubby monk, Ito have
TO swing and sambol and grimace here
Evening star., 1913-04-20

NNE of the Best Known
~ Women in Official Life
of Washington-Has Lived
in Washington for Past Six
teen Years-Native of Cen
trail Illinois and Is Daughter
OF Curtis Fields Columbia,
Formerly of Kentucky.
Evening star., 1913-04-20

cool plumes of the acacia tree. Since her
childhood the fascinating land of Egypt
has been a study of which she never
wearies. She has read all available litera-
ture on the subject, visits museums,
where the domestic implements of the
inhabitants of the Nile may be studied or
where their life is laid bare for modern
profit 1t is one Of her dreams when life
is less strenuous for Mr.. Mann to spend
some time in the ancient cities of the
Ptolemies, and In preparation of this she
is making a study of all the modern eX-
cavations and of the recent publications
on her favorite theme. She could, of
course. have gone to Egypt during her
visits to Europe, but she wishes to spend
some time there and not to pass through
the land of her dreams like an ordinary
tourist.
Evening star., 1913-04-20
Continued From Last Sunday.)

Limitation of space inter
rupted this review of the rail-
roads occupation of and ous-
ter from the streets, avenues
and marks of Washington at
Evening star., 1913-04-20

~ sparkling ana joyous ~
was yellow, swollen and suiteh. Nv
;to,s outside. of the Rambler were IN 'he
monkey house.
\ little gray spider mother monkey sd
in one corner of a big cage clasping IN
her arms Il child monkey ana ever anu
a,,o, r,nther and baby looked into each
others face and blinked wisely, as thoush
they understood clearly what was paSsiis
In the others thoughts. Inc ia'iie'
monkey sat on a trapeZe near ny WIN
his tail twined around one OF the oars vi
the cage. He. too. was bHnkihs' anu
now and then he would shoot shdip
glance at the Rambler and chatter anu
whistle Gamers glossary or the siili"i'
yernacular was not handy for reference
but a liberal translation of what the
mother monkey said To the Rambler 1oi-
lows:
MY. but this exhibition business is
tiresoIne when one has domestic duties
- look after. household cares to engage
one and a child to bring up. Little Jocko
needs every moment of his mothers care.
This environment is not the best In winch
~ rear a child monkey so that he may
ne a creult 10 MS parents thhN i'i' A'-
There is such a promiscuous crowd OF
monkeys at this Zoo-dissolute, 1rrespon-
sfble undisciplined and unmannered
monks who were not at all in my set
down in my home Jungle. Why, my par
ents would have been shocked if one OF
those red-faced mandrills-stamped with
the marks of dissipation-had CLIMBED
into one of the cocoanut trees on our
plantation. We would have had a
fright if one of those crab-eatlng
macagues had been found on our
place. You know the purest simian
pronunciation and accent are used by
spider monkeys, while the brown
capuchins the sooty mangebeys, the
pig-tail monkeys and all The rest here
speak a patois or jargon that bears
no closer resemblance to correct
simian than Choctaw does to Chaucer.
We have TO be very careful that baby's
speech is not corrupted by uncouth,
coarsely reared, barbarian monkeys.
who have been brought together here
by my very good friend Mr.. Baker.
THE Sunday receptions which we
give to the public of Washington are
a great tax on my strength
But the public must be amused, my
dear" broke in the father monkey.
Yes, | know that, hubby, but the pub
lie seem to expect every monkey 10 De a
comedian and an acrobat. and even IN
nv most serious moments they laugh and
say how droll. or how cute, or some
other inane ard bromidic observation.
Every one coming here expects monkey
shines from monkeys. and II they don't
get 'em they feel that they have wasted
their car fare
Evening star., 1913-04-20

The committee on bridges of the Board
Of Trade in an interesting report, which
is one of the very important docu-
ments in the fight, called wide attention
to the bridge as a conspicuous example
of the cupidity, recklessness and bad
Evening star., 1913-04-20

NO one appreciates more than | do the
power of the gigantic Pennsylvania Rali-
road Company, or more fully compre.
hends the difficulty that Congress must
meet in doing anything in relation to the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29
ONLY WAY TO CLEAN FURS
Dirt 10 Bound to Accumulate and by
This Method the Fabric viii
Not Be Injured.

Fur garments do not show dirt az
much as fabrics. but II they are worn
q great deal. dust and dampness cause
an accumulation OF dirt round the
roots Of the hairs The oil that re.
mains in the skin holds II.
To cleanse the garment lay It fiat
on table and rub il with mOistened
sawdust-hardwood preferred-or corn
meal; then beat it thoroughly with a
small stick. Do not hang the garment
up 20 beat it, nor strike hard enough
to injure the skin.
When you have rubbed and beaten
it well, so that you have broken up
and loosened the caked accumulation
give the garment a good shaking and
hang it in the wind. DO not hang
fuls in the sun. nor in any warm
place. for that dries and Injuries the
skin. When you take the garment in,
repeat the shaking process, and if
necessary the rubbing and beating as
we'll The method described is that
used by professional clcanor
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29
GIRL FROM RECTORS" WILL
BE HERE TOMORROW NIGHT.

"The Girl from RectOrs" will be
seen at the Auditorium tomorrow
night That "The Girl" scored one
Of the biggest hits ever seen in Web
Ell and Fields Music hall in recent
years is putting it mildly. She caught
them going and coming in a contin
uOus stream Of laughter with every
line and situations from the time she
started until the finish. II is some
show. \ fast and delightful COM
edy with strain of song and music.
The engagement here is sure to nrovc
Q popular Ole and should draw a big
house.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29
TO RID ANIMALS OF PESTS
Water in Which Potatoes Have Been
Boiled Is About the Best Thing
That Can Be Used.

There is a simple remedy for de-
stroying insects that are sometimes
found on household pets. dogs. cats.
birds. ETC.. that is not generally known.
but which is said to be absolutely
sure in it's results. It is simply to
wash the animals with the water In
which potatoes have been boiled.
When preparing the vegetable for din.
ner. put plenty of water In the YES
sci in which they are boiled: then,
when the potatoes are thoroughly
cooked. pour this water of into q
bucket or pan. When 1t is almost cold.
apply it to the skin Of the animal with
sponge or cloth. taking care that It
soaks we'll into the skin II the ami.
NAL has long hair or thick fur: then
with soft scrubbing brush "a nail.
brush will do). scrub the skin, sep.
arating the hair as you work.
DO not rinse this off with clear wa.
ter. Let it dry thoroughly first. then
wash the animal with clear water
and good strong soap. The first ap.
plication is generally effectual, but il
the case is stubborn one, it had bet.
ter be repeated few times in ORDER
to destroy the eggs.
This is also cure for the parasite
IN which mango originates, and Is said
to destroy plant lice also.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29
MIR. BLANTON ADDRESSES LET.
TER TO P0STOFFICE ASPIRANtS.
.icssrs. W. p. Pillans. 0. NJ. Eaton.
J. {. Brown. J. W. Scally, Lake
land Fla

.iessrs. W. P. Pillans. o. NJ. Eaton.
J. c. Brown. J. W. Scally, Lake
land, Fla:
Gentlemen-In view of the exist
ing state of affairs. with when pre-
srme YOU are fully acqua.N,e..
hope that you. and all other persons
as"l.r" to become postmaster OF III
city will aaree and arrange amona
yourselves for the holding of pri
mary election by which the Demo
cratic patrons of tie Office ma.
nominate the person of their choice
am strongly persuaded if not al
together convinced that las a ques
ton of principle and as a practice ii
is improper for the executive COM
mittee of the county to control or
attempt to control appointments to
political positions in particular local
tiles. 1t is not the same as If the
postmastership were a county Office
Moreover. the present committee is
rot representative. and to submit to
its control in this matter would be
to let men of neighbOring towns
name the postmaster of Lakeland.
cannot be true to nv constituents
and submit to it. and will not do So
Let our city be leader in this
course. Let us have a primary in
which favoritism and personal ad
vantage will be more nearly climi-
mated Oar citizens ought to de-
mand it, and | trust you will take
the initiative
Very cordially yours,
KELSEY BLANTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29
FIRST APPLICATION
OARKEkS THE KLIR
A Simple Remedy Gives Colo
Strength and Eearty to the
Hair.

You don't have to have gray b.
or faded hair if you don't want
v ny look old or unattractiNe?
your hair is gray or faded, you
change it easily, quickly and 81
lively by using Wyeth's Sage a.
Sulphur Hair Remedy. Apply i
tie tonight, and in the morning
will be agroeably surprised at .
results from q single application. =
gray hairs will be less consp
end after a few more appli ai,4i
will be restored to natural color
Wyeth's Sac and Sulphur q
Quickly removes dandruff, leavcs
scalp clean and healthy, and 'r
notes the growth of the hair. Il IS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29

(, in Wloieaoar dressing "ilih may
a az any ,.no Ni'h ~ sfc''
. ffty cont bottle from yoT
ist tod !, and see how quickly
III restore thc Youthful color ANA
ATTY Of your hair and forl ser cnl
ar nasty dandruil, hot, itchy scalp
md falling hair All drr"%i$ts sell
/, under guarantee that the money
will be refunded if You are not sat
isfied after fair trial
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29
Warm Coats,

The indications are that velvet
plush ard velour are going to be
popular this winter. This will be well
come news for the women who desire
nice. warm coat and do not care to
wear the really heavy fur garments
which have been used for the last few
years
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29
0 .o IT'S. TAKE NOTICE.

az been made an appeal by
F." department of the Wom-
for funds to help an af-
y Of Lakeland. A true
Is such en- anDeal 60 un-
81 can trust Pro. Hether-
! what you give. | have
tAat is not WORKING. olIw
vo9? G. T. F., IN Elk.
no notice, accomranied by
ropght to the Erening Tele-
y yestefl,y afternoon soon
n"rer WIS on the streets
q T. Fleming. He says that
: T stands for the Best Peo-
~. and that this is a good
tho El',s to live M to their
II names of contributors t.
- will appear later in these
fo'rr.s.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29
CARD OF THAMES.

We desire to extend our hcartfcli
appreciation to all those who WEI,
81 kind to US during our recent be-
reayement Their acts Of kindncs.
and sympathy will never be forgot
ten.
MR. AND MRS. II l.. CUTLER
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29

+ maAa"cment of the Sunnyside
''as that Mr.. and Mrs. Smith.
0rnle. are still at the no.
: been moved into small
'l'Acy, Of course, owe for
wa';s' board, but they will
Il ont until other quar-
occurred. The disposition
,he MANAGEMENT is highly
10. as they have done all
ever for the couple.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29

Gentry has purchased
Y sousc on South Florida
icing to Mr.. &. ID. Nc
will have same moved
teen feet, after which
l. the house rcmOdcleG
u making it his home.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29

Mrs Wagner and daughter. Miss
"a ar, mother and sister Of Mr..
T. Wagner, of this city, are in
gs,ala, the guests of Mrs. Hins-
81. 81, Mrs. Madden at their lovely
on, Lake Hollingsworth. These
.1i rmcrly lived at Pauway, but
~ hae been making their home
] Jacksonville.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29

Mrs ,'ohn O'Donald end mother.
I've Ilr.lar went down - Tampa on
% no = tcain today, where they are
70, dig. Tie afternoon very pleas
n,ly no doubt.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29

The Majestic theater has procured
Florence Colby HARDEN, formerly
rrima donna with isle of Spice,
"pabes in Tovland," and other Now
York productions. lag
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29
DON'T FAIL TO SEE SARAH
BERNHARDT AT EDIS0NIA.

Sarah Bernhard in moving pic
lures at the Edisonia tonight She
appears in the opera La Tosca, which
will pc well worth seeing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29
Seldom,

People WIG talk merely for the rur.
pose Of attracting attention to them.
selves seldom get The kind OF ttien.
ton that i; WORTH anything.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29

- Hryan will move his dem
III, INTO the new postohca
,la saiurday. where he has
sd site Of rooms.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29

Mrs. II. P. Wilder, of Per-
Al II Lakeland. guests of Mr..
lrs sister, Mrs. P. j. Foster
e,t to invest in property
r. this their permanent
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-01-29

Stacker hdams will come
tomorrow morning to
i after the Chautauqua.
rnps in this city Feb.
dams will will also be
mons times before the open
II be here all during the
sa@a