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The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
MISFORTUNE PURSUES
FAMILY OF OFFICER
Mrs. H. D. Styer viii Be Unable to
Accompany Body Of Father to
Salt Lake CITY.

The body of Maj. Edmund Wilkes, L.
s. A, retired, who died at Walter Reed
Hospital on Monday afternoon, as a re-
suit Of injuries received when struck by
an automobile September p. Will be sent
to Salt Lake City, Utah. today. Funer-
al services will be held from st. Marks
Cathedral. that city.
The death of Maj. Wilkes puts sad
climax to several chapters Of sorrow
vsited upon Mrs. II. d. Styer. his daugh-
ter, within the last two month. Mrs.
Styer's husband, Lieut.. Col. Henry d.
Styer, of the War College. was painfully
injured at the same time Mai. Wilkes
was hurt Two weeks later Charles
Wilkes Styer, son of Col and Mrs.
Styer, and grandson Of Maj. Wilkes.
was taken i'll and. was operated on at
Walter Reed Hospital for appendicitis.
Lieut.. Col Styer, who was painfully
hurt At the time his father-in-law was
injured. was kept At the hospital for sew
eral days.
A few days after Charles was released
from the hospital his little sister, Kath-
crime Styer, while roller skating in Con-
necticut avenue, had her left leg broken.
The little girl had an adjoining room
at Walter Reed Hospital 10 that Of her
eyed grandfather. Unable to leave the
room she wrote messages Of cheer to
him.
With Lieut.. Col styer. his son and
daughter injured, Mrs. Styer will be
unable to accompany the body Of her
father to Salt Lake City.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
DISTRICT HEADS SEEK
TO REDUCE ACCIDENTS
Commissioner Siddons Says Authori-
ies Want Power to Control Speed.
Traffic Squad Being Drilled.

total OF Las injuries and thirty-two
deaths was the ton of vehicles in the
streets OF Washington during the year
ending July last, asserted District Com
missioner Frederick l.. Siddons last night
at the public mass meeting OF the Street
Safety Association. held in the Universal
ist Church.
To reduce the number OF accidents, the
Commissioner made several recommends
tions. speed Of street cars" said the
speaker, should be under the control OF
the Commissioners and not Congress. and
an attempt TO gain this control is now
being contemplated by the Commission
ers"
That Washington will soon have a traf-
fic squad Of police thoroughly drilled, was
an interesting statement OF the Commits
sioner. This squad. he said. was now
being drilled along the lines Of the New
York. London and Paris traffic squads
I'VE are going to make strong efforts
to have the traff1c rules obeyed.'' said he
Ralph J. Kicker. OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad. claimed that most OF the IA.
talities which occur on the steam line,
of the country are caused by trespasserI
on railroad property. With trespasserS
eliminated. Mr.. Kicker said, the steam
road death rate would greatly be de
creased.
Dr. Joseph A. Holmes. OF the Bureau
Of Mines. spoke on Safety in the Mine
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26

received and material dispatched. The
constant touch of control in the hands OF
the superintendent, which the system
permits, provides an apt illustration Of
modern methods in the treatment nt gov
ernment business, which effectually dis
poses OF the old, and yet too prevalent,
notion that red tape and ruts are, in
relation to public work, synonomous
terms, and that other popular fiction as
well. that public employment in Wash
ington is a sinecure, little TO do. ana that
little well paid for.
In Touch with Workers.
Postmaster General BurlesOn is the
first man in that high office, for many
years, who personally has sought 20 get
in touch with the workers in his depart
ment, both in the big building on the
Avenue and the scattered divisions out
side His democratic manner bespeaks
his human sympathies and interest in his
force here and elsewhere, and invites
their hearty cooperation in his efforts
TO reform the service. and that ii will
yield him their loyal support may be
easily assumed.
Judge Key, of Tennessee, Postmaster
General under President Hayes, the one
Democrat in his Cabinet, was just such
a lovable man. He had so endeared him
self TO his subordinates here during his
term of office, that when he left the de-
partment. they assembled with one ac-
cord, Democrats and Republicans alike,
in a large upper room of the building.
and, with expressions o. their deep re-
gret, personally bade him farewell, the
greatest tributs-of regard and esteem
which any previous official had ever
borne away with him on his retirement
from the scene of his labors. The pubic
spirit of the present Postmaster General
deserves, and will doubtless receive. from
the country at large. that merited recog-
milton which every faithful public official
may hope to obtain who earnestly strives
to promote the general welfare.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
HOUSEKEEPERS STUDY
HIGH COST OF LIVING
Alliance to Investigate Food Prices
and Effort win Be Made to Sc
cure Better Rates.

High Cost of Living has ceased to be
a politicians fancy, a distempered mi
rage. 1t is bitterly with US, around Us
and upon US. 1t has brought US 60
cent eggs and butter. 1t has made the
chuck roast scarce, the pot roast rare
and the sirloin never. II has made the
potato a thing of dignity and beauty,
which the poor may not look upon oft
ener than once a week. It has left US
the dandelion, - thistle and our memo
ries for sustenance. II is no longer q
romance, but a sordid fact.
Upon this preface, drawn up as q
declaration Of war. the Housekeepers
Alliance Of Washington, unconfused by
high thoughts on tariff or currency, has
decided to "get down to brass tacks
with big jobbers, wholesalers and retail
ers, and all other patriots who stand be-
tween the farm and the dining-room
table.
Mrs. Guion Miller, president of the
alliance, made the announcement that
members would take an active partici-
patton in the further growth. of the
High cost of being able to live" yes
terday. Among the prominent women
associated with her for the coming bat
tie are Mrs. H. B. F. Macfariand, Mrs.
II. w. Wiley, Mrs. Whitman Cross, Mrs.
John Van Schaick, Mrs. Wendell p.
Stafford, and Mrs. Richard Wainwright,
vice presidents; Mrs. Walter E. Wright.
secretary; Mrs. s. X. Lamb. assistant
secretary; Mrs. Ivan Weld, treasurer;
Mrs. Theodore Cole, auditor; Miss Ellen
Martha Rugg. Mrs. Willard d. Bigelow,
Mrs. Fred Ransome. Mrs Louis Austin
Mrs. William Hitz. Mrs. Henry T.
Rainey, Mrs. Charles Thompson, Mrs
Richard Watrous Mrs. Charles Wright.
Mrs. Thomas West. Mrs. Appleton P.
Clark. Mrs. r. c. Collision. Miss Ellen A.
Vinton. and Miss Georgia Robertson.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
GIRL ESCAPES WHITE sLAvERs
Lost for More Than Week, Is Found
Wandering on streets.

Portland, Me-. Nov. 25.-Exhausted by
constant watchfulness, half-starved and
dared from long hours of wakefulness,
pretty eighteen-year-old Lois Piper was
found today. For a week since her mys-
terious disappearance from the home of
her father, X. B. Piper, of the Maine
State Democratic Committee, the girl
has been fighting the efforts of gang
Of white slavers to break her spirit.
The girl disappeared from her home in
Fairfield. Ne, and her disappearance re-
mained a mystery until the father learn
ed that a young girl. who seemed under
the influence OF drugs. boarded Boston
train here. Today. after combing Bos-
ton, the father returned and found that
his daughter had arrived on a boat and
been found wandering about the streets.
The police learned that the father had
returned to Portland and he was soon
with his daughter.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
Garment distribution Planned.

Members of the Columbia Branch of
the Needlework Guild of America met
yesterday afternoon at the rooms of the
Chamber of Commerce to plan the annual
distribution of garments to the needy
OF the District. The needs of the diff
ferent hospitals were consulted and 1t Is
thought that more than 1000 garments
will be distributed, special attention be-
ing paid to mothers and small children.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
CHARTER MEMBERS HosoRED.
Attend Ffftieth Anniversary Meet
ing Of Rebeccs Lodge.

ting of Rebecca Lodge.
With four charter members present
the members OF Rebecca Lodge. Dauss-
tiers Of Israel. celebrated the fiftieth an
nivsrsary of the organization OF the
lodge last night in EIks Hall. Speakers
discussed the work done In the past oy
the society, and gave an outline OF fu-
ture work.
The women OF the lodge In appreciation
of the work of l. l. Blout. who for nfty
years was the secretary of the lodge and
the only male member, gave him goio
vase. The presentation speech was oy
Mrs. simon GuggenheIm- Bouquets OF
yellow chrysanthemums were presented
to the other three charter members MIS-
NJ. Siegel. Mrs. s. Keller. and Mrs. l. l.
Biout
Addresses were made by Mrs. Simon
Guggenheim, Mrs. Leo S. SchoenthaL
Mrs l. L. Blout. Mrs. A. Sanders, Mrs
David Strauss. Mrs. Sol Breslauer, Simon
Wolf, ID. ]. Kaufman, and Myer 8. Cohen
The benediction was pronounced by the
Rev. Louis Stern.
Before the speeches the members en-
joyed a banquet
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
BEAR HUNTER HUNTED BY BEAR
New Jersey Man Kept Prisoner In
Tree by Bruin.

Newton, N. J.. Nov. 25.-charles Her
min, one Of party OF hunters that went
into camp a few days ago near Rocky
Hill. was treed by a brown bear and
held prisoner until he was almost ready
to drop from cold.
About the same time the bear must
have been suffering from cold, for Her
min says when he was on the point Of
exhaustion the bear made of through
the woods.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
WRITES NOTE AND KILLS SELF.
Vaudeville Actress Takes Poison in
Philadelphia Hotel.

Philadelphia Nov. &.-Maida Dupree
a vaudeville actress, who registered at a
hotel as Betty Daily. of New York" ;"
committed suicide early today by taking
poison after she had left a note addressed
to George Lemaire. an actor, TO call up
the room on the telephone.
The police said today they believed the
young woman had been infatuated with
an actor. The authorities said they
thought shA was the daughter OF a New
York physician.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
European Immigration Discussed.

b Some Results II the First Census OF
European Races in the United States
was the topic of speech, yesterday, of
DR.. Daniel Folkmar. at the 46sth meeting
of the Anthropological Society of Wash
ington, at the National Museum. DR..
Folkmar is secretary OF the society.
George r. Stetson Is president
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
DRUG FIRM TAKEN OVER
BY TOBACCO MERCHANT
Founder of United Cigar Stores Has
Arranged to Buy Rker-Hege-
man Company.

New York, Nov. 2S.-George J. whelan.
founder OF the United Cigar Stores OF
America, announced today that he ar
ranged to pay par for a majority Of the
-Hegeman Company common stock
acquired by him and his associates,
which will be turned over to new COM
pany.
value will be issued in exchange for
Riker- -Hegeman shares on the basis Of
twenty shares of new for one Of Riker-
Hegeman.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
PLAN TO GO UNDER CHANNEL.
English OHicials to Confer .
PructicubiIity,

London, Nov. 25.-The government has
taken up the question Of tunnel under
the English Channel.
Premier Asquith has invited the ad-
miralty, war office and board OF trade to
examine the question and prepare re-
ports for the committee on imperial de-
fense, which will decide as to the tun-
ners practicabiiity
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
MUCILAGE FOR BREAKFAST.
Demcnted Man PartnI<cs of Glue
Red Ink ms Chaser.

New York, Nov. 25.-After breakfasting
on a bottle of mucilage in the offices OF
the physicians of the United States Ma
rine Hospital Corps, in the United States
barge ONCE building, at the Battery, and
after a bottle of red ink, which he was
about to drain, had been torn from. his
hands, a man describing himself as Peter
John. thirty years old, laborer, today
was taken to Bellevue Hospital for OBJ
servation. ....
It was later said at Bellevue that
John had suffered no serious effects as
the result of his unique breakfast; that
he is apparently suffering from mental
strain, and that he will be in normal con-
dition after several weeks rest.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
To Prevent Cotton "Corner..y

New York. Nov. 25.-To prevent corners
and manipulating in cotton, a special
committee was appointed today by Super
intendent King. of the New York Cotton
Exchange, to work out plan for extend
ing to warehouses in Southern cities. the
exchanges system of examining, certify
ing and guaranteeing grades of cotton.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
U. S. HOLDS UP SHELTERS
Customs o'riSiaIs Cannot Decide OF
Duty on Insects.

New York. Nov. 25.-Six hundred mos
ouitos. ranging in size from a gnat to a
pterodactyl, were held up today when
the Carl SchurZ docked because the Gus
toms officials could not find out the duty
on mosquitoes.
The mosquitoes, which were accompa-
MED by DR.. Emilio MARITIME from the
Isthmus of Panama, were admitted finally
under bond to keep the peace. They will
start for Germany on the first ship to be
studied by scientists there.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
Armor Plant Campaien orsani.ed.

Plans tc obtain for Washington the pro-
posed armor plate plant were discussed
and several plans for action were out
lined last night at meeting Of the manu-
factures' committee of the Chamber OF
Commerce. A committee OF Navy Yard
machinists. headed by n. p. AIifas their
president. explained some advantages Of
Washington.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
TOWN TOPICS
/ ERSELYTOLD

Officers elected by the Debating Society
of the Washington College of Law, class
of 1916. were James c. Naughten, presi-
dent; Mrs. Lillian Leonard. vice presi-
dent; John c. F. Palmer, secretary: Miss
B. Floye Taylor, treasurer. and r. B.
Funk, Miss Deane. and q. F. Roe, menu
bers of the executive committee.
The Y. NJ. c. A., heretofore closed to
boys under twelve years, will be opened
for boys between ten and twelve years
of age on Saturday afternoons from to
6 o'clock.
Twenty-Five members of the Stockholm
Gymnastic Society, of Sweden. who have
been visiting here, yesterday left for An
napolis where they gave a demonstration
of Swedish gymnastics.
Funeral services will be held this after
noon for s. Edwin Tomlinson. who died
Monday at his home. Ills Eighth street
northwest. Burial will be made at Glen
wood Cemetery.
Mrs. Abram Simon will deliver an ad-
dress at the celebration in Boston No
vember 90. and December !, of the Ma
tional Federation OF Temple Sisterhoods.
Fulton r. Gordon. chairman of the
Home Rule Committee, has called a meet
ing of that body for this evening, in the
Red Parlor, the Ebbitt House.
The Biological Society will hold its reg
ular meeting at the Cosmos Club next
Saturday night.
The Sunday and holiday service of the
Congressional Library Will be open from
2 m. until 10 p. m. on THANKSGIVING
day, according to announcement OF the
Librarian. Other divisions OF the Library
will remain closed.
Robert Downing, assisted by a local
cast of players and singers, will pre-
sent his play. THE Country Parson," !"
for the peneft of Calvary NJ. E. Church
South at Old Masonic Temple, Ninth
and F streets northwest, Friday and
| Saturday.
The District of Columbia Section of
the National Woman's Democratic
League will hold it's monthly meeting
in the parlors of the Portner at s
o'clock Friday night. Prominent speak
ers will address the meeting.
Mrs. Alice c. Ragan was yesterday
awarded an absolute divorce from
James II. Ragan by Justice Gould, the
costs being assessed against the hus-
band.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
BEATS UP FIVE HoLD-Up MEN.
inislc-HaRded, saIoonLecper knocks
Out Gangmen.

Out Gangmen.
New York, Nov. 3-Hold-up men, be-
ware of entering the saloon of John
.C'Neil, at 1S6 Concord street. Brooklyn.
He has way Of meeting hold-up men
which seriously disagrees with them.
Five men made a call on him today.
One of them put a. revolver under Mr..
O'Neil's nose, and the others brough out
black jacks. O'Neil reached under the
bar, got a bottle in each hand and leaped
over the bar. One after another they
went down before him. He went to call
a policeman.
Before he got back all five had crawIed
to their feet and made their escape from
the side door. One stopped long enough
to snatch SIS from the cash register.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
T0DAY's SELECTIONS.
By NEW YORK MORNING TELEGRAPH.
Janestown.

First race-Pulsation. Buzz Around,
Flatbush.
Second race-some Kid. HiIlstream.
Ben Ounce. 4
Third race-Thrifty, Miss Moments,
Rod and Gun.
Fourth race-scallywag. Montressor,
Brynlimah.
Fifth .race-Sylvestris. Nello, Eaton.
Sixth race-Louise Travers, Arma-
ment, Song of Valley.
Seventh race-Backford. Col. Ash
meade, Spellbound.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
Indicted Mayor to Return.

James X MCGUIRE. former mayor Of
Syracuse, who was indicted by the grand
jury in connection with the State contract
graft investigation, is expected to return
&c New York on the steamship Caracas ON
Thanksgiving day.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26

The result of adequate Industrial edu-
cation will be peace. precision. and pros
perity in industry; happiness and hope In
our homes" in the opinion of Secretary
Of Commerce Redfield.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26

The first trackless trolley in Wis
eonsin has been installed in Merrill
The bus will hold IS passengers and is
used as a feeder for the trolley sys-
tenn.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26

Russia has become the largest puchas-
er Of American agricultural machinery.
It Is believed that the River Nile con-
tains more kinds of ash than any other
river in the world.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26

sulzer trial cost New York State
sl25.ooe.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26

The District of Columbia Section of
the National Woman's Democratic
League will hold it's monthly meeting
in the parlors of the Portner at
o'clock Friday night. Prominent speak
ers will address the meeting.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26

Mrs. Alice C. Ragan was yesterday
awarded an absolute divorce from
James II. Ragan by Justice Gould, the
costs being assessed against the hus-
band.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
NoRrHEAsrERN DUoKPTN LEAGUE.
COLUMBIA DUcKPIN LEAGUE.
oroMAC ELECTRIC POWER co. LEAGUE.

Totals.A... 48 30 Isl
'Grifos won roll Oh.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-26

The Sunday and holiday service Of the
Congressional Library Will be open from
2 p m. until 10 p. m. on Thanksgiving
day. according to announcement OF the
Librarian. Other divisions OF the Library
will remain closed.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-09-02
Mothers Advice
To Her Daughter
A Real Live Doll to FondIe Ia Woman
Greatest Happiness.

One Of the most important matters about
which women concern themselves is their
future status rs grandmother. And she
Is wisdom itself who knows of or learns
OF that famous remedy. Mothers Friend.
This is an external application for the
abdominal muscles and breasts. II GER
tainly has a wonderful influence, alays all
fear banishes all pain, is a most grateful
encouragement to the young expectant
mother and permits her to go through the
period happy in mind, free In body and
thus destined to anticipate womans great
est happiness as nature intended She should.
The action of Mothers Friend makes the
muscles free, plant and responsive to ex-
pansion Thus all strain and tension upon
the nerves and ligaments is avoided, and,
In place of period of discomfort and con-
sequent dread, it Is season OF calm repose
and joyful expectation.
There Is no nausea, no morning sick
ness, no nervous twitchlnE. none of that
constant strain known to so many women,
hence Mothers Friend Is really one of the
greatest blessings that could be devised.
This splendid and certain remedy can be
had Of any druggist at $100 bottle, and
Is sure to prove of inestimablc value, not
only upon the mother. but upon the health
and future Of the child. Write to Bradhed
Regulator Co., 1872 Lamar Bldg Atlanta,
Ca, for their book to expcctant mothers.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-09-02

Let The News Job Der ar-nen, prJn,
|our Statir,-rv
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-09-02
A Method of Home Treat.
ment that is Very
Effective.

There is probably no other remedy
80 well known as s S s. for the blood
And for this reason it is the one rem
edy invariably called for in treating
pruritis and other skin diseases But
there are many people who do not in
sist upon having s. s 9. and are easily
persuaded TO try something else lust
ss good" so they are told. If your
llood is thin; If your skin is irritated
With eczema, lupus. letter. psoriasis, or
any other blood humor: If YOU are
troubled with pimples or boiIs, do noz
permit yourself to be talked into buy
Ing something else. but insist upon
3. s. s. 1t is really a remarkable rem
edy. II contains one Ingredient. the
active purpose Of which is to stimulate
the tissues to the healthy selection of
~ own essential nutriment. And the
medical elements of this matchless
BLOC purifier are just as essential to |
health as the nutritious |
of the meats, grains. fats and |
sugars Of our daily food. These facts 4
IRE brought out I'm a highly Interest,"
ng boch on skin diseases, compiled by
ne medical department of the Swift
;pecihc Co., 1874 Swift Bldg, Atlanta,
IA It is mailed free. together with
pecial letter of advice. to all who are
trugsiiEg With blood disease,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-09-02

cation of the woods of the islands and
is of a singularly rich and beautiful
color, durability and adaptability. The
Philippines produce harder and better
woods for exterior work but they do
not furnish anything superior for in
terror decoration or furniture. The
wood of nara is moderately heavy.
moderately hard, very durable, and is
seldom, if ever, attacked by the anay
(white anti. 1t seasons we'll when
properly treated and takes a fine finish
The heartwood of nara is white, yell
low or red, and the sapwood nearly
white. The grain is rather fine, but
irregular, and very beautiful when
quarter sawn. Nara is used principal.
iy for fine furniture, cabinet-making
and interior house trim. The provinces
of Cagayan, Mindoro, Tayabas, Albay,
Isabella, and Sorsogon lead in the pro
duction of nara.
Nara is divided commercially into
two varieties, called red and yellow.
So far is is known, this division is not
a specific one, but difference due to
the habitat in which the trees grow.
Both species have the red and yellow
varieties. The red grows in the hilly
country, near the streams generally,
hn NnIl 10 10, Flo
near the seacoast.
Slabs are obtained from the buttres-
ses of nara, from which large one
piece table tops are made. These are
sometimes feet and over in diane
ter. Nara wood is often finished in
its natural color and sometimes stain
ed brown or dark red.
This class of wood, formerly very
popular for pianos and high grade fur
niture, is becoming very scarce on this
side Of the world and is much initiated
by stains or veneers. 1t is not general
ly known that there is almost an in
eXhaustible supply under the jurisdic
ton of this government on which no
import duty need be paid.
1t has been estimated that there are
as high as 4O,OOO,OOO acres of public
forest lands in the Philippine Islands.
The Director of Forestry says in a re-
port:
I'm a recent visit to the southern
islands of this group was impressed
with the amount of timber standing
on the smaller islands; frequently the
topography was such that it could be
exploited with facility. | saw tracts |
Of virgin forest where more than 10, 900 |
cubic feet OF magnificent timber per !!
acre was standing; trees $50 feet in
height, with trunks clea of branches |
'or so feet. There are many millions
If cubic feet of timber in these forests
hat should be cut in order to properl,
hin out the dense growth; for in
tance, where there are three or four