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The Washington herald., 1913-01-07
Bournc Elected Chairman.

Senator Bourne was yesterday elected
chairman OF the joint committee au-
thorized in the last post-office appropria-
ton bill for the purpose Of considering
the proposal of the Postmaster General
that railroads be paid rather on a basis
of the car space used in transporting
mails than on a basis of actual weight
Of matter carried. The members of the
committee are Senators Bourne, Bank
head and Richardson and Representatives
Lloyd, Tuttle and Weeks.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07
NOTES AND GOSSIP
OF MISS DEMOCRACY

Mrs. Martin Littleton, wife of Repre-
sentative Lttleton of New York. will
be a picturesque figure at the convention.
She is known among the Congressional
women as the woman who converted a
Republican district into a Democratic
one.
Mrs. Charles c. McChord. wife of the
Interstate Commerce Commissioner. is
the daughter and a niece of a United
States Senator. Her father was Sena-
tor T. s. Grundy, of Kentucky, and her
uncle was Senator Felix Grundy. also
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07

OF Kentucky. Mrs McChord IL working
hard to make the convention a success
and is faithfully discharging the ardu-
Gus duties of a member OF the creden-
tials committee. She has loaned the
parlors OF her suite in the New Willard
Hotel for committee meetings.
The only Democratic woman in the
California delegation whose husband Is
in the United States Congress is Mrs
John r. Raker, chairman of the creden-
tials committee. Mrs. Raker has with
her for the winter at her home in the
Congress Hall Hotel her mother. Mrs.
F. W Spencer. who is a noted Demo-
cratic suffragette OF California
Mrs William Writ Dixon, wife of the
former Representative from Montana.
has arrived I'm Washington for the con-
vention and is staying at the New Will
lard.
A great many of the members Of the
organization will attend the at home OF
Mrs. Hubert Dent. to-day from 4 to Q
o'clock. at the Rochambeau.
Mrs William Graves Sharp, of Ohio,
national treasurer. Is the guest Of Mrs.
Clayton, W4Ie Oh hepTtStIldllNc NldS NOI'
during the convention.
Mrs. Preston Gibson. wife of Preston
Gibson. is taking a great interest in the
convention.
DIR. Julia Holmes Smith. OF Chicago,
will be a notable figure at the conven-
ton. Dr. Smith is well known profess
sionalIy and socially in Chicago, and Il
a leader among clubwomen. DR.. Smith
will stay at Congress Hall. with her son
and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Abbott,
who spend their winters here.
most attractive and influential worn-
an at the convention is Mrs. A. B.
Pitzer, sister Of Mrs. Champ Clark Mrs.
Pitzer lives at Colorado Springs. Colo.
but Is spending the winter in Washing
ton as the guest of Mrs. Clark. Mrs.
Pitzer was a delegate to the National
Democratic convention in Baltimore and
is the only woman in the present con-
vention who ever achieved that honor.
Mrs. Pitzer is a firm advocate of woma9 :
suffrage and is one of the leading edu-
Gators of Colorado. With Mrs. Pitzer
is her daughter, Miss Anne Bennett Pit
ger, who is a brilliant writer and scholar.
Mrs Pitzer is one of the District dele
tee.
Miss Democracy is very proud OF her
neces who will act as pages OF the con-
vention, for each one OF the twenty-five
are beauties and are endowed with In
dIyiduai talents. Miss Genevieve Clark,
daughter Of the Speaker of the House
and Mrs. Clark. is tall and golden-haired
and has been called by her fathers col
leagues the best politician in America. y
Miss Ruth Hitchcock IS one OF the most
beautiful girls in Washington society
and has inherited a rare taste and tai
ent for music from her mother. Miss
Janetta Ayres who made her debut last
season at a large reception given IN her
honor by her father and mother, Rep
resentative and Mrs. Stephen b. Ayres.
OF New York is one Of the most popular
girls in the Congressional set Miss Car
rie Lee Chamberlain. daughter OF Sena-
tor and Mrs. Chamberlain. and Miss Nell
Fletcher. daughter OF the Senator from
Florida and Mrs. Fletcher. have becOm"
well known as graceful dancers Of the
minuet which forms a feature Of the
Southern Relief Ball given at the New
Willard each year.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07
EIGHT KILLED ON WARSHIP.

Toulon. Jan. "a petty officer. six
stokers. and an artifcer were killed in
the stoke hold of tho French battlesnip
Massena to-day. when the steam col
lector pipe and one OF the boilers burst
The ship. which was bound for Bizerta.
put back and landed the bodies at the
ST Mandrier Naval Hospital. The eN-
nlosion occurred near the Hyeres Islands
The steam piping on the Massena was
renewed two Years ago. and
was declared o. X. after an official test
last year
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07
Record Cold in Frisco.

San Francisco. Cal. Jan. 6.-San Fran
cisco to-day experienced the coolest
weather that has visited the city since
1855, the Weather Bureau thermometer
registering g. degrees above zero. Their
mometers on the streets registered from
: to Z degrees lower and In many places
ice nearly n quarter OF an inch formed.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07
500 Delegates from All Parts
Of Country to Attend Ses-
sions Woman's League.
DISTRICT ISREPRESENTED
Fight for Presidency of Organization
to Enliven Meetings-Two Can
didates in Field.
Programme for To-day.

First annual convention Of the
Woman's National Democratic
League, called TO order in the
Yellow Room OF the Willard. at
1880 o'clock. by the president,
Mrs. John Sherwin Crosby.
Prayer by Rt. Rev. Alfred Hard
ing. Bishop of Washington.
Address OF greeting - Speaker
Champ Clark
Response-By Mrs. Crosby.
Address OF welcome BY Mrs.
Matthew T. Scott.
Meeting of the executive COM
mittee at o'clock in the aft
ernoon.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07
Claims Tuo-thirdS Sufficient.

Senator Borah yesterday answered in
a brief speech the criticism published by
the majority OF the Georgia Legislature
rs to the legality Of the methods Of the
adoption in Congress of the resolution
submitting constitutional amendment
to the States for direct election of United
States Senators. He quoted numerous
authorities in support of his claim that
two-thirds of the members present in
both houses was sufficient to carry
constitutional amendment
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07
The Oldest Remedy Known

Is seidlitz 3Owder. All physicians pre-
scribe Fl for all troubles of the stomach.
liver. and bowels You can now buy a
good-taSt!nE seidlitz powder. It is called
Hoff's Lemon Seidl!tz
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07
Defeated. Charges Tickcry.

Julius Reitcr. who was National Pro.
ETessive nominee FOR Congress in the
Twentieth New York District. yesterday
filed a contest against Francis Burton
Harrison. Democratic Representative who
was reelected from that District Reiter
charges fraud and trickery.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07

At the sound of the Ravel in the yell
low room Of the New Willard. at 1879
o'clock this morning. the first annual
convention Of the WOman's National
Democratic League will open. The call
to order will be made by the president.
Mrs. John Sherwin Crosby. OF New York.
and will be heard b ywomen from all
corners Of the country. II was estimated
last night that 500 delegates would at
tend the opening ceremonies this morn
ins
The delegates have three days of de-
bate and deliberatiOn ahead OF them.
and many matters Of weight are To
come up for discussion. The session of
most moment. however. will be held to-
morrow. when the election OF officers
will take place. Interest in the result
is keen. and numerous tentative States
have been drawn up The chief contest
is for the presidency. There are but
two candidates in the field for this Of
fice-Mrs Crosby. the present incum-
hent. and Mrs Steven B. Ayres. wife OF
Representative -Nyres, OF New York. II
there are aLy dark horses in the max
ing. they have not shown themselves
TO date
headquarters Are Opened.
Headquarters were opened yesterday
afternoon in the New Willard for the
registration Of delegates as they arrive.
Mrs. John +. RakcF wife Of Repre-
sentative Rakcr OF California. is in
charge as chairman OF the credentials
committee. There was a meeting of this
committee Yesterday afternoon, but there
were no contests Of delegates resulting.
on the other hand. it was announced
after the meeting that il had been found
that the District bran, n OF the orgauiza-
tior. whose right TO representation has
hecn questioned by some. was entitled
to fourteen delegates in the convention.
The delegates started their ingress to
Washington last night. Mrs John
Sherwin Crosby. president, arrived from
New York. DR. Julia Holmes Smith. Of
Chicago. president Of the Illinois Wom-
ems Democratic LeaSU". will he I'm Wash
incton to-day. accompanied by 100 mem
bers Of the Illinois League. The Bronx
or Greater New York League. under Mrs
Joseph Barry and Mrs. William Morris
got in last night. about nifty strong.
Tomorrow Jackson Day.
on" II thu notable social events Of the
three DAYS 4 the convention will be- held
Wednesday evening. That day is named
as Jarkson Day in the constitution Of
the organization. and ii is stipulated
that the afternoon shall be given over
t. the reception OF the delegates. This
year Mrs. o. H. p. Belmont, Of New
York. is to receive in her home 1913 New
Hampshire Avenue. ON Thursday Mrs
Louis T. Shoemaker will give a tea to
the members of the Southern Wilson and
Marshall Woman's National Organization.
This organization is cOnEratulating itself
On having secured Mrs. +. F. kinsry
mother OF the wife Of Vice President
elect Marshall, a member.
One Of the features Of to-morrow's
session beside the election of officers
will he the reading of a paper written
especially for the league by President
elect Wilson. II is on The Principles
Of Democracy" and is TO be read by
Mrs. Steven r. Ayres.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07

WmniTsS's municipal electric light rIar- cl,mJ
10 Re mAkiIS a prU1t OF NJ!5 4 month.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07
Hebrew Histor, Exceptional.

Speaking of the Hebrews as a people.
the President said: In their just pride
Of their ancestry. those of us who are
now OF the Hebrew people. have TO he
humble. The genius. the strength Of
your race. the patience and the persist
enCe with which you pursue yoIr pur-
pose to maintain your rights and cNalt
your racial make yours on "Ncep-
tional history in the history OF the
world The prosecutions 10 which YOU
have been subjected because Of your
religion, have in a sense doubtless de-
v"loped the character and tenacity ~
Your race but it needs a free country
like the United States 10 develop the
flower. and enable you 20 show the
world-at-large that wonderful capacity
Of the race as Supporters Of law and
order. in government of freedom.
and a government that insists upon
equality before the Law
The committee on presentation was
composed Of President kraus; Jacob
Singer. Of Philadelphia. second vice presi-
dent; Jacob Furth. OF St. Louis. treaurer,
and the following members OF the cNecu-
tive board: Rabbi f. n. Ealish. Of Rich
mond. Va: Charles Hartman. of New
York: I. s. SOlonOns. Of San Francisco:
\ b Scelcnfreund. Simon Wolf and
Julius 7 Pevscr, Of this city.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07

A great many Of the members Of the
organization will attend the at home OF
Mrs. Hubert Dent. to-day from to
o'clock. at the Rochambeau
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07

Mrs William Writ Dixon, wife of the
former Representative from Montana,
has arrived In Washington for the con-
vention and is staying at the New Will
lard
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07

Mrs. William Graves Sharp. of Ohio,
national treasurer. Is the guest Of Mrs.
Clayton, wife Of Representative Clayton,
during the convention.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07
HEBREW ORDER
HONORSMR. TAFT
B'noi Birth Presents Medal to
President in Recognition Of
Work for Race.
EXECUTIVE PAYS TRIBUTE
Prominent Local Men on Committee
on Presentation-Entertained
at Luncheon.

President Taft paid high tribute to the
Hebrew race Yesterday in an address
which he delivered before the officers and
Order B'nai Birth. The occasion was
the presentation to the President in the
East Room of the White House of a gold
medal which was awarded him by the
international council of the order at Ber-
lin last summer.
The award was made to the man who.
regardless of creed, has contributed most
during the period of one year to the well
fare of the Jewish cause" The medal
was awarded the President in recogni-
ton of his publicly announced stand
against social discrimination against the
Hebrews and of his efforts to have the
Russian government recognize American
passports when presented by Hebrews
Following the presentation ceremonies.
the President entertained the members
of the delegation at luncheon.
In accepting the medal, the President
said:
Il am very greatly hOnored and very
much touched by this beautiful evidence
OF your testimony to the usefulness OF
efforts of mine, while exercising the
office Of President. to make il clear to
the people and world-at-larGe. that in
this country. at least, every man. wom-
an. and child is equal before the law
and entitled to enjoy those rights that
We call inalienable: that in this cOun-
try. not only are those rights declared
and secured by law. but that there is
among the people spirit that reflects
and carries out the principles Of our
Constitution.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07

Mrs. Preston Gibson. wife of Preston
Gibson, is taking a great interest in the
convention.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-07

DIR. Julia Holmes Smith. Of Chicago,
will be a notable figure at the conven-
ton. Dr. Smith is well known profess
sionally and socially in Chicago. and Il
a leader among clubwomen. DR.. Smith
will stay at Congress Hall. with her son
and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Abbott.
who spend their winters here.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-31

of Cleveland, Feb. 4. Youngs-
town, o., will be placed on the
map by the battle.
Bombardier Wells, the English
heavyweight, sails for the U. S.
tomorrow, Wells says he is com
ing to get a meeting with Luther
McCarty, and will trail the champ
until his wish is granted. Wells
has no great claims for considera-
ton. If McCarty is sincere IN his
desire to meet men of real merit
he will pass up Wells until Jess
Willard has had chance at THE
title. Wells fell before Al Palzer
in three rounds, and what Luther
did to Palzer should be prevented
by law.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-01-31
NO USE EITHER WAY

NO USE EITHER WAY
He was a reporter on a sport
ing newspaper, and was quite
we'll known at the hotel where
he was dining. The hotel was
right enough, and so was the din
ner, but the service was bad.
By and by the scribbler Quite
lost his temper, and called loudly
for the waiter, to whom he Wig
orously complained.
All, sir, whined the waiter,
eff only you knew what a hard
time we walters get you wouldn't
grumbIe sol"
"Then why remain waiter?"
asked the reporter. why not
become a footballer? You might
earn four dollars a week at the
game, you know"
'But I can't play football" re-
piled the waiter.
what of that?" came the
brutal and frank query. What's
the difference? You can't wait,
o;+La-VJ
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-02-12
100

First Jeweler-I have had
proved to me that advertising
brings results. Second Jeweler-
How? First JeWeler-Yester
evening 1 advertised for a watch
man, and during the night my
shop was ranSacked by burglars,
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-19
Where your trade is appreciated Free Delivery
 Phone 73

Judge Nelson, of Laneburg was here today on business.
 Mrs. Nat Martin is at home from a short visit in Hot Springs.
 Three reels of good motion pictures at the Gem tonight for } and 10 cents. Advt.
 "Everywoman, one of Saw ages biggest and best plays will be at the Grand opera house in Texarkana tomorrow night.
 The Atlanta Journal has made the discovery that poverty has on e decided advantage over wealth. When a poor man is sick there is no desire on the part of his physician to prolong tie illness. Fort Smith Times Democrat. And the poor mans ailment is never diagnosed as ap- pendicitis. Pine Bluff Graphic.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-19
SeerSuckerS for kim0 mas af Hart'S.

Weather-LOcal rains and colder Wednesday or Wednes day night; Thursday, fair; cold CT east and south portions.
 The Van Buren County Demo crat says: A friend living on Culpepper has asked the Demo crat to suggest a good office pay ing from $500 to S750 he might be able to get. We mention the matter to show the sublime mod esty of Van Buren county demo crats. If this man had been q Republican he would be wanting an office paying from S4,OVo o S10,000 a year"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-19
WITT, SEIBERT & co.
 ARCHITECTS TEXARkAN A,U. 6. A.

Do your work as well as you can and be kind. Get your hair cuts and slaves from the West Side Barber Shop and be happy. 108 West Main St., Cragan x Cummins, proprietors.
 Rhode Island Reds. They lay, they grow, they sell. Eggs for sale, S1.25 per 15.-J. c. Harris, Prescott, Ark, Route :. Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-19
Val. faces at Hart'S.

Your printing orders can be handled by us-nothing too large.
 J. c. Woodul, of Mt Moriah, was a business visitor to this city today.
 For Sale-A new set of Stod- dord illustrated lectures. Cheap Apply at News office. Advt.
 The Texarkana Electric Light and Gas Company are double tracking their line in the city of TeXarkana.
 The Order of the Eastern Star will meet at the hall tomorrow, Thursday, night. All members are urged to be present.
 Fine Jersey Seed Sweet Pota- toes-Southern climated. S1.25 per bushel. Farmer Lee, Pres colt, Arkansas. Phone 216.
 Mrs. Clifton F. Arnold will en- certain Friday afternoon in hon. or of her guest, Mrs. Edward Franklin Edwards, of Conway.
 Blue Ridge Folks" is a good story of mountain life-always interesting, full of thrilling in cldents. At the Gem tonight Advt.
 LaceS, faces, faces af Haft'S.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-19
CUT THE HIGH COST OF LIVING

W. Ii. Chapman, Winnebago, Neb., tells how he did 1t. My two children had very bad cough and the doctors medicine did them no good. I got bottle of Foley's Honey & Tar Con- pound and before it was all used the children were free and cured of their cough. l saved doctors bill for one 25 cent bottle of Foley's Honey & Tar Compound. No opiates. Sold by Hes terly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-19
Linen faces af Haff'S.

Articles of incorporation were file l with the secretary of state Tuesday afternoon for the White River Telephone Company of Newark. The capital stock is S20,00O. The incorporators are T. J. Raney, T. J. Gates and NJ. J. Manning.
 The Sphinx, or War Under the Red Terror" is the feature film at the Gem tonight. It em- braces two reels-is a story of the great French revolution, very interesting and pleases all. The price will not be advanced to- night for this great production. Advt.
 The Al Over Arkansas Man of the Gazette concludes that may be newspaper men are not so bad as represented after al There was meeting of the State Press Association at Little Rock the other day and so far as we know no Little Rock resident has complained of losing any thing.
 If you want real paper value here it is: We will give you for a'short time only the Farm and Ranch, Hollands Magazine and the Nevada News for $1.75. All three of these papers are worth S3 per year. If you want read ing for the whole family you can get it in this trio.
 Iron Mountain train No. 5 was operated in two sections today, the first one being the regular train, and the second section carried a train of Pullman cars to points in Texas, Oklahoma and other states laden with home seekers. The first section ar rived almost on schedule time and the second one came in about thirty minutes later.
 Charley Clair, of Hot Springs. is here and has a position with J. k. Daniel & Son in their clean ing and pressing parlor on East Front street. Mir. Clair comes here highly recommended. both ms a model young man and a good presser and clothes cleaner. He succeeds Mr. Taliaferro. whose health demands that he take rest, Advt.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-19
Local News
ShadOWIaceS at Hart'S

If you need a job of printing done right let us have it.
 We regret to report the illness of Mrs. H. B. Mckenzie, who is suffering from a severe cold.
 Mrs. J. w. Duke, of Arkadel. phia, came in this morning for a short stay here with friends and relatives.
 Get the Ladies Home Journal for March from Hesterly Drug Store. This issue is an excep tionally good one.
 Mr. and Mrs. Glide Buchanan and son, Master Glide Buchanan, Jr., arrived in the city last night. Mrs. Buchanan and son will remain here for several days VlSlt, While MT. Buchanan Will return to his home in Little Rock tomorrow morning.
 J. c. Marsh, who was recently appointed to a position in the commisary department of the Arkansas State Guard, returned from Little Rock last night. MT. Marsh will assume the duties of this office as soon as the War Department checks Eugene B. Jett out. We are sorry to state that Mr. Marsh is suffering from a severe cold. New enIbrOideFieS at Hart's.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-10-25
Washington Will play Ito fIrs. con
BROADWAY HAS FINE
OPPORTUNITY TODAY

Tho Broadway high school foot.
ball team has n fine chance OF forg.
ing ahead OF the other schools in
tho race for the state championship
In the game against the Everett
high at Everett this afternoon.
Broadway already has played one
game against an outside team re-
Gently. holding Tacoma TO score.
less tie. As Everett has eliminated
Lincoln. n victory today for Broad.
way would put them ahead OF al
least two teams. and should Tacoma
beat Queen Anne here. the hill
squad would be tho third.
Broadway has the advantage. In
asmuch as their full strength will
be represented Everett 10 pretty
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-10-25
DOBIE PROPHESIES FIRST DEFEAT TODAY


The football teams OF the unlver>
atty OF Washington and tho ore.
gon Agricultural college we're
scheduled to trot out on Denny
field n few minutes after 2 o'clock
this afternoon. primod for what
was expected TO be one OF the
hardest fought games In the his.
tory OF the Institutions. The
game will open tho 1918 confer.
ence season here. Play com.
menccs NJ ? 80.
The Oregon farmers come 10 Sc
attic today with u squad which Ia
reputod TO be much stronger than
E. the one which represented the in.
stitution here last season. Wash
ing,on has the poorest bunch In
history. Coach Dobie has had 10
build n team out OF practically all
raw materials. and so far the new
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-10-25
Gets BACK

The University OF Washington
baseball team, which toured japan.
winning the majority Of games
played against tho Japanese uni.
yerAty teams. returned 10 Seattle
today from the Orient. The play
ers arrived on the steamship Sado
Maru. OF tho Nippon Yusen line. at
noon.
Tho trip proved very successful
and one or two OF the universities
In Japan are planning 10 send n
team to the United States. prob
ably next season.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-10-25
DEFENDS HAP MYERS

IF Hap Myers has too broad a
yellow streak for a major Lacquer,
he developed II up there" declares
Harry Ostdiek. Northwestern
league umpire and e1-manager OF
the Spokane Indians who was In
charge OF the 1912 team. on which
Myers made his base stealing
record.
II was reported by Boston
player that Myers lost his Job be
cause he showed unmistakable
signs OF yellow" such as pleading
with the basemen 10 be careful
with their spikes. when he was on
the bags.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1913-10-25

Queen Anne. city champions last
season. gets It's first real tryout OF
the present season against the
Stadium high OF Tacoma at Dug
dalo's old park this afternoon. The
game starts nj $3.50.
A defeat practically means elm
nation from the state race 60
either team. The Queen Anne team
this season Is far inferior To the
team which copied the title last
year. Only three last year men are
back on the team.