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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08
FREEZING WATER.
Conditions That Cause tho Bursting Or
Cracking Of Ice.

OFdNNtHd " t~ts
Ice never bursts from freezing. As
soon rs the liquid Of which 1t is com
posed Is frozen solid expansion ceases
The cracglng or bursting Of ice Is
brought about IN this way: When wa
ter Is subjected to extreme cold lee
crystals will gradually form on It's sur
face until the same are covered with n
thin coat OF what appears to be wet
snow From This outer coating of Ice
crAs.als all subsequent freezing goes
downward. the Ice thickcnlng accord
ing TO the degree Of cold The water
which is being converted into ice now
begins to expand. creating pressure
upon the unfrozen water below. This
pressure is both downward and ont
ward. and in case the water under oh
servation IL In vessel the sides and
bottom of the receptacle supply the re
sisiauce.
AS the freezing process continues the
pressure upon the confined water aud
air In tile interior Of the bulk Increases
until something Yields II the vessel
be stronger than the Ice stratum that
has formed over the surface the layer
OF Ice will be bent upward ut the cen
ter. that being the weakest point. on
account OF the fact that the outer
edges of the congeaied mass are frozen
fast TO the sides 81 the vessel In which
the experiment Is being made In this
condition the center OF the ice contin.
ues To rise or bulge until II bursts
from the resistance Of the water below
Could the vessel be tapped from below
and the water drawn on no amount Of
freezing wonli he sufficient 70 crack
or bulge the ice layer on the surface.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08
At a Disadvantages.

"a newly marricd man always has
great confidence In the superior wis
dom OF hts wife
Naturally" replied Miss Cayenne
"a man who has been accustomed 10
eating with plain knives. forks and
spoons Is liaely to feel pretty humble
aud subdued while he IS being instruct.
ed In the use Of all the silverware that
came with the wedding presents
Washington Star
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08

Because he had been NAUGHTY
little boy--a very naughty little boy
he was sent to bed without any pud.
ding. But in the evening. when his
brothers and sisters all were fast
asleep he crept downstairs, fearful
little wh.te.rohed figure, and. going
Into the library. said TO his mother:
Mummy. you told me never TO go TO
sleep till I'd made peace with my enc
niles; so I'VE come down to forgive
you and daddy for being so rude TO
me at dinner tonight"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08
kiois.en the RuttonhoIs.

Every man knows the difficulty and
agony of refractory collar stud With
a breakfast Ia eat. a train to catch and
an appointment TO keep. few things are
more maddenlng than the collar which
simply Will not ally itself to the stud.
But few things are so easy 10 remedy.
All that is necessary Is 10 dip the
thumb and foreiinser In water and
slightly molsten the obstinate button.
hole. Then the stud slips in without a
murmur
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08
eeIna Popular.

Everybody likes TO be popular. and
everybody can be popular. provided
they cultivate certain virtues essen
tial TO success. To be popular you
must be kind and sincere. pleasant to
every one. attentive to your elders
and sympathetic in the troubles and
worries Of daily life. DO not be hyper
critical. and never indulge In the plain
speaking which. although It may be
true. causes pain, and wounds anoth-
ers feelings.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08

Children are much more likely to con-
tract the contagious diseases when they
have cold. Whooping cough, diphthera.
scarlet fever and consumption are dis
eases that are often contracted when
the child has cold. That is why all
medical authorities say beware Of cold.
For the quick cure of colds you will find
nothing better than Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy. II can always be de-
pended upon and is pleasant and safe to
take. For sale by all dealers.
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08

Here We have hothouses. but in In
dia they reverse the process. In the
Calcutta botanical gardens there is
what may most aptly be called a
cold" house. where plants from the
less torrid regions are kept IN order
that they may flourish as they are
wont TO DO IN their native environ
ment. Caicutias botanical gardens
contain nne collection OF plants.
found from tue northern and south
ern hemispheres
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08
Sure.

Kinks was gazing into the showcase
I'm front OF the dental establishment,
when links eSpied him
Hello" said links what are you
ioing hercY
"Oh. just picking my teeth" reuiiea
Binks Cinrinnat Inquirer
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08

"Whai Is your namcf" asked one Ave
year.old miss of another
MY goodness" exclaimed the other
"Yon are rs bad aS grownnp folks.
They are always asking my name and
a lot OF other silly questions until am
actually ashamed OF them "-chlcag"
News
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08
Reassurinn h.r

'Do you really love mef' she wrote
referring 10 my last letter.. he
promptly replied. won win ind that
love yon devotedly on page |. madly
on page 3 and passionatcly on pnges
and 5."-pltlslnrgh Post
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08
ChitdrOr Cry
Fen FlETcHER'S
G y ST OR n
lAdvcrtisemcntl


Many sin use oil lamps for night
burning or the store room. II you fill
them 100 full there is 10 need OF soil
ing everything BY tipping them up TO
pour out some Of the oil. Take an
old medicine dropper and remove
some Of the oil
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08
Mo, ENCOURAGING.

MADAM. do you think you can use
your influence with your husband to
induce him TO support me IN the com
ing campaignT''
II don't know. sir. I've never yet
succeeded in inducing him to support
ME - Baltimore American
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08
Breaking II Gently.

"Whom have you there In tow"
This is Rip Van Wrinkle He just
woke up"
why guard him SO carefully"
We'll. we're letting him see the wo.
mems styles gradually. don't you
know."-I Louisville Courler-Journal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08
New Use for eIoye FINGERS.

Glove fingers make splendid protee-
ton for the stems OF flowers. espe-
ciaily II the flowers are fresh and worn
pinned 10 a white dress. Save the fin
gers. insert the flower stems In them
and pin to dress. and no dampness or
stain will iniurc the most delicate
dress.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08

You judge man not by what he
promises to do. but what he has done.
That is the only true test. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy judged by this
standard has no superior. People every
where speak of it in the highest terms
Of praise. For sale by all dealers.
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08

Many sufferers from fhematism have
been surprised and delighted with the
prompt relief afforded by applying
Chamberlain Liniment. Not one case
of rheumatism in requires any internal
treatment whatever This liniment is
for sale by all dealers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08
Interstate Travellers.
Children cry
FOR FLETCHeR'S
& a 7 Q RIA
Irvine Holder and Gutter.

Every kitchen should be equipped
with Irvine string. Buy small tin
funnel for FIVE cents. ille notch in
the bottom OF the snout and turn the
edge up. films that. Put the ball OF
Irvine IN the funnel. letting the end
hang through the snout. A little jerk
across the upiurned edge of tin will
serve as a cutter and save fingers and
temper and time.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08

Try cracking pecan nuts boy placing
them on end in the MT cracker One
vigorous crushing ~ The cracker will
split the nut open through the center
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08

You can say goodbye to constipation
with clear conscience il you use
Chamberlain Tablets. Many have
been permanently cured by their use.
For sale by all Dealers.
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
won its great reputation and extensive
sale by its remarkable cures of coughs,
colds and Group. 1t can be depended
upon. Try it, Sold by all dealers.
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08
civ,na Advice.

riilIcus Do van ever eivel ndvicei
cruIeus M; unless I'm preta; sure II
won't be followed fhlladelpL,a sec
ord
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08
s.inoy.


"Shc's the cheapest woman | know
Of"
"Why do you say that:"
"Thc other day we got on n car to
gether. and | insisted on paying my
own fare. ANA she lei me" detroit
Free Press
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08

Shelby dear, cant get this por-
trait OF you hung right" lle--"oh.
just give me rope enough and Ill haug
myself"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08

II you know how to spend less thnn
you get you have the philosophers
stone. -Franklin
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-03-08

A creative eronomy IL tiei Of
magniiiceDse Emerson.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-26

the utter absence OF patriotic instinct.
which prompted the actien said TO have
been taken, was condemned in strong
terms by various speakers. The as
sembly also expressed regret that the
sense OF fair play and justice. IL not Of
patriotism. was so obscure and dormant
In the hearts Of the audience that they
unresistingly submitted TO such strange
contumely before their eyes. A resoiu-
ton requesting the Secretary of War
to cause an investigation of the affair
was unanimously adopted. The next
visitation will be held tomorrow evening.
when Independent Council. No. 2 Will
be hostess.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-26
Anthony League.

On Tuesday, October q, Mrs. Anna E.
Hendley and Mrs Nannette B. Paul,
president and vice president, respec-
lively, of the Anthony League, received
at the headquarters, 121 apartment the
Portner. a number of persons interested
in the classes in Parliamentary Law"
taught by Mrs. Nannette B. Paul; Pub
lie Speaking" by Mrs. Sarah NJ. Deeds;
Esperanto" by Mrs. Sarah Moore. and
classes in the languages and subjects of
vital importance.
On Tuesday, October y. Mrs. Julia w.
Leavitt. who has just returned from a
lorg trip abroad, will speak at p. m. on
the progress women are making ir
France, Belgium. Switzerland and Eng
land.
The next regular meeting will be held
in the parIors of the Portner November
6. at p. m. Miss Luna F. Bigelow, of
the Lucia Gale Barber School, who has
lectured for the government, will speak
on the condition Of women and children
in the bad roads district
The Anthony League will have booth
at a bazaar at the old Masonic Temple,
Ninth and F Streets Northwest. Novem-
ber II and Is. The play, Lady Gerald
ines Speech" will be a feature of the
interesting program.
did work in giving free instruction. Men
and women. boys and girls are invited
to become members.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-26

there are others who are seeking admis-
sion and asking for a third initiation
at an early date.
The team which came to institute the
local court and give degrees was COM
posed of the national officers of the
Daughters of Isabella, who are said to
be most proficient and eloquent in their
execution of ritualistic powers. The
team was composed of Miss n. L. Nc
Herman, supreme regent; Mrs Genevieve
Fl. Walsh. of New York City; vice su-
preme regent; Mrs. Charlotte c. Finn,
of Brooklyn, district deputy and grand
regent OF Court Esmereida; Mrs. E C.
Sheridan. of Long Island City, grand
regent OF Court Estelle; Mrs. Katherine
y. Kelly, of Utica, chairman of trustees
of Court Utica, No. i; Mrs Agnes Cas-
sidy, district deputy and past grand re-
gent of Court Theonilla; Mrs. Daniel W.
Carroll, Of Yonkers. district deputy and
past grand regent of Court -Celestia, and
Mrs. Mary F. Larkin, of New York City,
State regent for New York State.
As the guests of the local court, these
officers were comfortably installed at the
Hotel Shoreham and were accorded
many courtesies.
Many functions attended the institution
OF this new fraternity in the National
Capital. The reception at the knights
of Columbus Hall to the visiting officers
brought forth many of the Catholic
clergy and church digntaries, social
and official members as well as the in
terested public. The supreme regent,
Miss McKernan, was the recipient OF a
large bouquet of roses, while Mrs.
Walsh, the vice regent, was presented
with a handsome gold bracelet Both of
these women are brilliant and entertain
ing speakers, and during their visit they
were given opportunity to display these
powers, quite surprising and delighting
the men in the audience.
The visitors and the newly elected OFF,
GERS were given an audience by Presi-1
dent Wilson who expressed his well
wishes to the organization. A Pilgrim
age was made to Mount Vernon, where
a large wreath was laid on the tomb
Of Washington. Miss McKernan, Mrs.
Walsh, and Mrs George A Howe were
permitted to go within the tomb, while
Miss McKernan deposited the flowers in
behalf of the national organization and
through the courtesy of the local court.
The officers did much sightseeing, pay
ing an especial visit to the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing, where they
we're given personal reception by Di-
rector Ralph. The Knights of Columbus
rendered their hall for all the ceremonies
attending the institution of the local
sourt of the Daughters of Isabella and !
lided much in the entertaining. The ma
Ional officers were entertained at lunch |
oy the Alexandria Court, Kavanaueh. |
No. 81. Mrs. NJ. r. o'Sullivan, presiding. |
Washington may expect to hear often |
rom this new society in its midst, which |
'resents fine example of what women |
an do. The charter officers of Dis
rfct of Columbia Court, No. 2l2, are:
Grand regent, Mrs. George A. Howe;
rice regent Mrs. Sarah NJ Gantiey; /
'rophetess. Mrs Emma X. Piaro; moni-
or. Miss Mary Wolf: sentinel, Miss C. 4
ioriarity; historian, Miss Mary Quigiey;
nancial secretary, Miss Agness cotter.
nd treasurer. Mrs. Mary P. Nolan.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-26
Washington CuItus Club.

The Washington Cultus Club held its
second regular meeting last week at the
home of Mrs. Myers in Mckinley Street,
Chevy Chase. A very interesting pro-
gram, relative to German history was
given. Mrs. Paris Breugle read the first
paper, 1.-The Rise of Prussia" Mrs. Myers
read an essay on THE Great Elector;;"
Mrs. George w. Harris lead the CONVEX
sation on Later Flemish Art and
had with her some very interesting pic
lures to illustrate her remarks. The
members responded to roll call with duo
tations on Beauty" Mrs. Arthur Cope
lands house guest, Mrs Leadley, Of
Rochester. was a guest OF the club, and
favored the company with two SONGS,
playing her own accompaniment
The Washington herald., 1913-10-26
Junior League Of Washington.

The Junior League Of Washington met
Sunday. October L. at its permanent
quarters In the American Home Life In
surance Building. The president. Joseph
Kisseleff, presided over the meeting.
The meeting was interesting. one of the
features being the election OF officers.
Charles Kershenbaum. Sam Shapiro, and
Philip Garfinkle, were proposed and ad-
mitted as members OF the Junior League.
The constitutional committee submitted
its report to the effect that great pro-
gress had been made towards the form
ing of a new constitution. The play COM
mittee reported that Botany Bay," the
play which was TO be given in February,
had been dropped because OF inability to
produce the necessary scenery. The same
committee undertook to produce another
play.
The election OF officers then took place.
the officers being elected by ballot. Harry
Cohen was elected president; Max Min
cosky, vice president; Leo Ketshenbaum,
treasurer. and the Misses Bessie Bach
rach and Alvera Kaufman were un-
animously elected recording secretary
and financial secretary. respectively. Az
ter the adjournment of the meeting. the
entire club attended the protest meeting
at the Eighth Street Temple.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-26
Potomac Literary Club.

The Potomac Literary Club held its first
meeting of the season last Tuesday even
ing at the W. c. T. u. Hall, the newly
elected president, Mr.. S. A. Terry. pre-
siding. After the transaction Of the
routine business. Mr.. Terry appointed Mr..
Frank VI. Hoadley and Mrs. Price COM
mittee to draft resolutions on the death
OF Mrs s, Marie Boyce, who died in the
early summer. Mr.. Adolph Amende, Mr..
Kenneth Camp, Mr.. H. NJ Fulton, Mrs.
r. V. Groff. and Mrs. ]. A. Hoadley were
appointed a committee to arrange for
refreshments for the November meeting.
President Terry then introduced the
guest of the evening. the Rev. DR.. N. H.
Holmes, who told the story OF his ex-
periences in the Confederate prisons dur
ing the civil war. In telling of the days
and nights in Libbey Prison and Belle
Island and the hardships attending his
escape from Salisbury. DR.. Holmes paid
tribute not only to the heroes of the
Union, but also to those of the other side
"a narrative full OF pathos and yet not
without touch of humor at times
After the conclusion OF the address OF
the evening. a very excellent program OF
song and recitation was given by Miss
Viola Shippert, Miss Grace Ross. Mr..
Fred f. Barber, and little Miss Elizabeth
Slater.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-26
Doom OF n Great Tree.
From the TarrytOwn Nsws

From the TarytoEn NeWa
Washington Irving's great Treaty Tree
at Sleepy Hollow, in the Phillpse Manos
section, lost its last three leaves recentlyl
Tourists and visitors have noted with
much concern for over year that II was
dying. II is twenty feet in circumfer-
ence at Its base. 1t had bravely with
stood the disease that has destroyed most
OF the chestnut trees throughout the
East. and It is probably the last to die
in the Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown Sec
tions. This monarch OF the forest il
known in history as the tree under which
the last treaty was made between the
whites and Wequasqueek Indians. Under
its romantic shade also Irving wrote his
famous THE Headless Horseman." Al
though the Treaty Tree is practically
dead, 1t win not be felled and DESTROYED
like hundreds OF its fellows there. II is
to be preserved, and long. trailing flower
ing vines have been planted about its
base to cover IL completely in the future.
It. stands almost IN the center OF the
Philipse Manor property, close to the
Hudson River. In full view from Broad
nay or the old Albany Postroad.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-26
GERARD WILL MEET
KAISER THIS WEEK
New American Ambassador Rapidly
Making Friends in Beriin-Wife
on Way 10 German CAPITAL.

Special Cable to The Washington HenId
Berlin. Oct. 3-Ambassador Gerard
probably will have his first formal au-
dience with the Kaiser in the last week
Of this month. although the date cannot
definitely be fixed owing to the uneer-
tainty regarding the Kaiser's travelling
itinerary.
Mrs Gerard is expected to arrive here
in few days, and will be presented to
the Kaiserin at Potsdam Palace shortly
afterward.
The Ambassador. meantime, is acquir-
ing large circle of friends among the
diplomats stationed here and in the
American colony.
The officers of the American Associa-
ton OF Commerce called on him yester-
day by appointment to pay their respects
and extended an Invitation to a recep-
tion to be given in his honor. A tea was
given for Mr.. Gerard Tuesday by Mrs A.
M. Thackara, members of the Embassy
and many leaders OF the American colony
attending.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-26
Daughters of America.

The annual series OF inspections by
the State Council, Daughters OF America
was initiated last evening when Martha
Dandrige Council, No. i. was visited
The entire complement of State officers,
save two, were present. The spacious
hall was tastefuliy decorated, the flag
being particularly in evidence. State
Secretary C. II. Miller and State Treas
urer ]. w. Schwenk complimented the
council upon the splendid condition of
its records.
At the conclusion of inspection a dis
cussion ensued respecting an alleged
election Of a patron from one of the
local theaters for no other apparent rea-
son than that he sought to do honor
to his country by standing while the
National Anthem was being rendered.
The subject was introduced through an
article which appeared In The Herald
Wednesday. Aside from the insult and
humiliation to which he was subjected,
The Washington herald., 1913-10-26
Eastern Events.
Scottish Rite Affairs.

The local bodies of the Ancient and
Accepted Scottish Rite Of Freemasonry
suspended their sessions all last week to
give away to the gathering Of the Su-
of the Scottish Rite of the Southern
Jurisdiction of the United States.
The House OF the Temple, at Third and
f Streets Northwest, was turned over
for the exclusive use of the delegates and
other visiting members Of the order at
tending the sessions and other events OF
the biennial session of the Supreme
Council of the rite. 1t is expected that
the new temple, at Sixteenth and s
Street Northwest, will be ready for the
next session of the Supreme Council The
contract for the interior finishing was let
to the same firm that has already COM
pleted the main building, Norcross Broth
ers Company, of Worcester, Mass.
From the opening of the session until
today the events have been occurring
with rapid succession for the visiting
Scottish Rite Masons. Grand Comman-
der James D. Richardson read his alocu-
ton at the opening session, when all
members of the rite were admitted, last
Monday morning. The paper was one of
the most important ever presented be-
fore this high Masonic body, and 1t no
doubt will have a place N the important
historic events in the development and
growth of the rite in the United States.
On Monday night the Royal Order of
Scotland conferred its orders upon a large
class of candidates, and on Tuesday
night the banquet OF this order was held
at Rauscher's. when Mrs. William Oscar
Roome, the daughter of Albert Pike,
founder of the order in this country, was
an honored speaker. and told of the work
Of her father in furthering the growth
Of the rite in this country.
SsCretary-General John H. Cowles gave
a dinner to the visiting secretaries of the
Scottish Rite bodies in various sections.
on Wednesday night. On Thursday night
Grand Commander Richardson gave
dinner. Friday night the comforting Of
the thirty-third degree was the important
business. The sessions in the election
Of 172 TO the thirty-third degree. honorary,
and $50 to be knights commander of the
court of honor. Two were selected as
members of the Supreme Council, becom-
ing active thirty-third degree Masons.
The sessions was considered one of the |
most important and also successful in the |
history of the rite in this country. 1t is |
predicted that at the next session, the I
growth of the rite will have Shown a |
most decided advance over the report |
given this year.