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The Keota news., 1913-11-14
Too Busy to Consider Another Job.

Too Busy to Consider Another Job.
"Uh-no. sah-t'anky for de ob-iga.
tom" frankly replied ramshackle
Brother Bulsinback. who was noted
for his deftness in dodging work.
Kant do do Job for you. cuhnel.
much as I'd admiah to! uh-kaxe why:
Ne and muh wife. sab. We burgun n
'spute. day befo' yiste'd'y. bout pint
in de Scripters. and I isn't gwine to
have no time for de next week or
sich-uh-mattah for nuth'n' but lookip'
up 'propriate answers to dat mistaken
lady's Ahgymunts."
The Keota news., 1913-11-14

tons Of Republican victory for the
New York Assembly and judicial
ticket
A complete triumph for the Demo
Gratis in Massachusetts,, where = gov
erncr and state ticket were chosen.
in a iour-cornered fight
Election Of Democratic governor
and state ticket for Virginia without
contest.
Democratic victory In Ee~ Jersey.
where President w0tcn and adwin-
The Keota news., 1913-11-14
BLIsTERs ALL OVER BODY

Hollene. New Mexico.-"Our little
boy first broke out In little yellow
blisters about the size OF pin heads
and thay itched and hurt so badly he
could not rest day nor night. In few
days th.7 were running sores ana
kept spreading until they were -
large ~ q dollar. He had them all
over his body and was nearly tortured
to death. as they hurt him 50 badly he
could hardly aleep. He would scratch
and cause great sores all over his
face and legs.
I'VE tried several highly recon-
mended remedies but they didn't seem
to help him bit. Nothing seemed to
do any good until We got Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. We hadn't used
the Cuticura Soap and Ointment but
short time before he was completely
cured without a scar" (Signed) Mrs.
J. H. Northcutt. Nov. %. 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
tree. with 32-p Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura. Dept L. Boston."-Adv.
The Keota news., 1913-11-14
His Speciality.

His Specially.
Il see there II talking dog In
vaudeville. What does he say"
Il don't know, but suppose 1t ii
something In the way Of biting com
ment"
The Keota news., 1913-11-14
Any man without friends II . MAJ
without money.
Confession.

Confession.
Husband (sarcastically)-Oh. sup
pose you never did . foolish thing In
your life.
Wife (bitterly)-Oh. yes did.
married you.
The Keota news., 1913-11-14

]. Fielder to the EovernorBhip.
In Maryland Democrat was
chosen United States senator.
Mitchell Plurality Fixed at 10000.
With two-thirds of ~the total city
vote reported John Purroy Mitchell.
fusion candidate. has been elected
mayor Of Greater New York BY no.
900. William A. Prendergast. fusion
candidate for controller. was elect
ed by about 10000. his Tammany op-
ponent running far ahead of his ticket.
George McAneny. fusion candidate for
president of the Board OF Aldermen.
has been elected by 10000.
Marcus NJ. Marks and Thomas OAR
lington. fusion and Tammahy candi'
dates. respectively. for borough presi-
dent Of Manhattan, ran close race.
Marks Is elected. 1t is estimated. by
5000 This makes the board Of esti-
mate. which decides yearly on Q quar-.
ter billion dollars worth Of contracts,
fusion by II to 2.
In New York state the Republicans
have a good working majority.
Democracy triumphed In the Twen-
tieth New York congressional district
where Jacob H. Cantor was elected:
the Thirteenth New York. where Geo.
W. Loft. succeeding the late Tim"
Sullivan was elected. and the Third
Maryland district. where Charles p.
Cody was the choice. Returns from
the Third Massachusetts district
showed that Calvin D. Paige. Repub-
iican. was elected over M. Fred O'Con-
nell. Democrat.
In Massachusetts. David l. Walsh.
a bachelor not 40 years old, was elect
ed governor on the regular Democratic
ticket by about $4,000 plurality. Bos-
ton rolled in 10000 majority for him.
He Is the first Roman Catholic ever
elected governor Of the Puritan-Pil-
grim STATE. Bird, the millionaire Pro
gressive. and Gardner, the straight Re-
publican candidate. ran so even = race
that second place is still In doubt.
Latest returns from New Jersey in
dicate the election Of Fielder by 20.
600.
In Maryland. Blair Lee. the Demo
crat-Progressive candidate for the
United States Senate. was elected to
fill the unexpired term Of the late Sem
ator Isador Rayner. Lees majority IL
10000 or more. He is President VIII
sons choice.
But little interest WAS shown In tho
Pennsylvania non.partisan contest for
two judges Of the Superior Court. OF
the four candidates. It is probable that
Judge John ]. Henderson Of Crawford
county. and James Alcorn OF Phfladel.
phia were elected: In Philadelphia
the Republicans defeated the Fusion.
lists backed up by the present city ad-
ministration. elect.ng Samuel p. Rot
an. district attorney.
In Pittsburg. where there was a bit
ter campaign. attended by arrests and
indictments for bribery, Armstrong.
Democrat, was elected mayor.
In indianapolis, the Democratic tick
ct, supported by National Committee
man Taggart and United States SEN
ator ]. W. Kern. was elected. At Gary.
Ind, there was serious rioting and a
call made for state troops. The Citi-
zens' ticket was successful.
In Illinois. the votes OF newly-enfran-
chised women resulted In the defeat
Of saloons in many cities.
Oeposed Governor Elected.
New York-William Sulxer, ousted
from the governorship Of New York
last month by a verdict of high court
OF impeachment, was elected to the
State Assembly from the Sixth dis
frict hv n sweeping plurality. estimat.
The Keota news., 1913-11-14
Bare Necessity.

Bare Necessity.
A lecturer was discoursing on the
prodigal son. To show his audience
to what depths the wayward youth
had sunk. by way OF n modern illus
tration he said:
"A lady left home with good inten-
tions. but evidently got into bad COM
pany. He eventually had to pawn
his overcoat in order to raise money
to keep himself. However. his coat
and waistcoat had to go the same
way. Again he needed money. and
had to pawn his trousers and likewtse
his shirt and vest Then he came to
himself"
A Fertile Field.
According to newspaper dispatch.
a new gusher has been found In In
diana"
You don't say. Poet or novelist?"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-10

by her son-in-law ana daughter. MI. ana
Mrs. Wayne Meadows, OF Newberne who
will remain here a week and Will then
60 to one OF the North Snore resorts Tor
the remainder of the summer. Mrs. SIM
mons expects to remain IN washington
at the Portland until Congress adjourns
Mrs. Lamar, wife OF Mr.. Justice La
mar. will be the honor guest OF Mrs
Paul Evarts johnson at q tea which sne
is giving tomorrow. afternoon at ner
summer place in Blue Ridge summit. IA.
Mrs. Fl. B. Sheibley. Of this city, Is
spending the summer at the Hotel Os-
tend. Atlantic City. N. J.
Mrs. Henry F. Dimock, who lis spend
ing the summer at her beautiful Bar
Harbor home. gave a dinner of twelve
covers on Monday.
MISS MAUD n. wetmore. VINO recently
joined her parents. Mr.. ana Mrs. George
Peabody wetmore. at their historic home
in Newport, has combined with several
other women in forming a committee to
plan for the annual Invitation tennis tour
nament at Newport
MIR. and Mrs. Hugh Wallace and the
latter's sister. Mrs. Nathaniel Francis,
are spending July at the Hotel Sor-
rento. Sorrento. Ne
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-10
; The Home BeaUtY ParlOr
by Betty De57

each shampoo dissolve a scant teaspoon
ful In cup of water. Pour on the head
gradually, rubbing in well. Makes a
soothing, exhilarating. -perfumed lather.
This is inexpensive and simple, but the
results Will surprise you.
Mrs. X: The wrinkles and lines in
your skin are probably caused by ex-
treme dryness- Here Is a preparation
which you can make for yourself, which
will remove the wrinkles and restore the
softness and natural tone to the skin
Get an ounce of almozoin at the drug
store and dissolve 1t in " pint cold wa
ter. adding two teaspoons glycerine. APP
ply before retiring and leave over night.
This will 1emove wrinkles. prevent crows
feet and make your face soft and sat
my. 1t clears and whitens the skin. too.
Laura: The dandruff of which you COM
plain is SO easily remedied that 1 won
der one will put up with it. Dandrun is
an unsightly thing and positively pre-
vents a healthy growth of hair Get rid
of II by applying, twice a week, a sim
pie preparation made at home by mixing
one one ounce Of Of, 9uin.oin in pint Of ALEC;
tonic to which many tell me they owe
fine growths of hair.
Kitty: Do not try to reduce by dieting
or heavy exercise. I have often told how
to reduce nesh without rigid fasting or
hearty exercise. i. repeat the recipe for
your benefit: Get 4 ounces parnotis, dis
solve ii in II pints hot water and take
a tablespoonful three times a day before
meals. 1t Is harmless and will do won
ders to restore your slender proportions,
because 1t leaves the flesh firm.
M. M: cannot recommend any hair
tifier.
Betty Dean Beauty Book. ss.oa-Adv.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-10
Valuable Hints on
Selection of Perfumes
(From woman's Tribune.)

Obvious perfume is never a mark Of
refinement. Avoid odors that stale cas-
lily; they are often most disagreeable In
their disappearing state. Lily odors are
more liable to cloy than the more evan
escent ones, as rose. violet. lavender. or
lilac. bouquet Of flowers is a novel idea
liked by many. A most delightful bou-
quet. containing the delicate fragrance Of
thousands Of blossoms may now be had
at trifling cost. thanks TO the French
cher:.5t who revealed the secret. Two
drains of formal concentrate and four
ounces deodorized alcohol. mixed In q
clean bottle, make a perfume that ts
sweet piercing sweet" not too heavy.
but having q faint. ciinging fragrance
quite indescribable.
The very spirit Of the garden Is i'm
prisoned in formal concentrate and this =
let loose by combining 1t with the alcohol,
a. recently discovered. So any one can
now have at very small cost tany drug
gist can supply the insredients). q per-
fume OF the quality that ordinarily costs
several dollars an ounce
Flornai concentrate Is sold and recon-
msnded by Amecks and other reliable
drug stores. ~
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-10

Fay: II you find It hard to make face
powder stay on in summer. try this SIM
pie, homemade. economical lotion. which
does not rub on. Get ounces Of spur
max and dissolve in " pint hot water or
witch hazel. Add two teaspoonfuls of
to face. neck. and arms. rubbing 1t in
well The effect 10 natural and lasting.
II seems a part of the skin and relieves
that sallow, oily look, while giving a
velvety softness to the skin.
Brown Eyes: From what you say I
think your eyes are simply overworked.
2 am sure ali you need is a simple tonic.
Here is one I always recommend: Dis
solve an ounce of crystos In a pint OF
water. One or two drops in each eye
provement in sparkle and strength. It
may save you further expense Of ocu-
list and glasses. Try it! Possibly your
system is bit run down. also. For
good tonic, see answer to Wilma.
Wilma: Your complexion troubles are
oouotess caused by a generally run
down condition common in the warm
months l can heartily recommend this
tonic Tor purifying the blood and build
can make 1t at home at little expense.
Just dissolve an ounce of kardene (any
good drusgist keeps 1t, in u pint alcohol
make full quart Take IL reeuia rirEs
tablespoonful before meals, and see the
Improvement not only in your feelings
but in your looks.
Blonde: II your hair is changing color.
by all means get this shampoo II will
cure dandrun and remove the excess oil
which, causes dandruff. Get some plain
canthrox from your druggist and for
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-10

will enjoy the cooperation of the Ma
tional Association of Manufacturers in
realizing the purposes Of its stay in this
country.
As the travellers are not only teachers
of the youth of Russia, but also are lee
turers in their various communities and
at the same time representative Of all
parts of the empire. including Siberia.
they are the best type of persons for re-
ceiving accurate impressions and spread
ing the Information thus obtained among
the people of Russia
The party expects to visit Washington,
New York. Trenton, Philadelphia, Balti-
more, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Columbus.
Cleveland. Buffalo. Rochester, and Bos-
ton.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-10
Bwr-Howard.

A pretty wedding in HyattsviiIe, Nd.
took place last night at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. G. Sherman James, when the
latter's sister. Miss Elizabeth Hoeks
Howard. Of Washington. was married &c
Mr.. Harry Ward Burr. of Brookland, ID
e. The bride is a daughter Of the late
Clement w. Howard and Mrs Annie M
Howard. Of Washington. The ceremony
which was witnessed by members Of the
families of the bride and bridegroom ana a
few intimate friends. was performed by
the Rev. r. p. Williams, archdeacon OF
Washington. and a canon at the Cathe-
dral.
The matron of honor was Mrs. Edward
Perry, OF washington. Tne bridegroom
was attended by his brother, Mr. Albert
ID. Burr, of Washington. The bride was
gowned in white charmeuse and carried
sweet peas. The house was appropriately
decorated for the occasion
Following the ceremony reception
was held, at the conclusion OF which
Mr.. and Mrs. Burr left for a soJourn at
the seashore. Upon their return they
will reside in Brookland. and during the
coming winter Will make their home in
Washington.
Miss Margaretta Porter. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Biddle Porter. Of WASH
ington. arrived in Bar Harbor, Me-, on
Sunday and is visiting Miss Sally Smith.
Mrs. Charles r. Sollins and Miss Eliz.
abeth Collins left Washington yesterday
en- route to the Greenbriar White Sulphur
Springs, where they will spend the sum-
mer. DR.. Collins will join his family
later in the season.
The Rev Dr. Herbert Scott Smith and
Miss Smith have gone to their summer
home at Haven. Me.
Miss Dorothy Fremont Smith, daueh-
ter OF DIR. and Mrs. Frank Fremont
Smith, attracted much attention at the
swimming pool in Bar harbor recently
by her wonderful swimming and other
aquatic feats.
Mr.. Larz Anderson arrived at Bar Har-
Dor yesterday on a visit TO his mother,
Mrs Nicholas Anderson.
Mrs. Peter G. Gerry Is in Newport
staying with her husbands parents. Mr..
and Mrs. E. L Gerry. where Representa-
tive Gerry is expected for the week end.
Mrs. william Tayioe Snyder and her
daughters will leave tomorrow for Vent
Eor. N. J., to Join Mrs. Snyders mother,
Mrs. John Hammond, at her sottaee
there, and will be away until OCTOBER /
.Gien. ana MRS. wIiiiam fennock Rogers,
who have been at Atlantic City tor sew
eral weeks. are now at Pittsneid, Mass.
and staying at the Mapiewooa.
Mrs. Harry E. Lutz. OF Seattle, Wash,
formerly Miss Frances q. hasweiI,. OF
u. e., VIII spend several
weeks in this city. and Will then be
joined by ner husband ana. they w1n
make an extended trip abroad
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-10
Kenyon Take-Down Houses
Satisfactory as Permanent or
Temporary Homes.

Kenyon TdkcdoW Houses H Constructed that they
sioc complete satisfaction either permanent temporary
homes location and almost all climates The neat op
bcaaucc of the Kenyon makes suitable for erection
any netghborhood.
Safety and comfort well durability and convenience
have been fully considered the construction of the Kenyon
House. with the result that its all of the
rapidly Spreading Even the storms the
need fear. Practical show that Kenyon House will go
unscathed through a windsorm.
The upright parts securely anchored the ground and
all parts firmly braced the greatest strength The
one idea is soy and safety without unnecessary
weight By of improved system of anchorng the Ken
Won House may any desired height from the ground with
out in any way increasing the possibility of damage from high
winds.
Oneroom Kenyon Houses $500
Tvoroom KENYON Houses .$ll5O0
Fve-room Kenyon Houses. $2O50o
Seventh oor-G
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-10
BARGE TRIP ENJOYED.
MeMbershiP Committee of Board Of
Trude Has Good TfIae.

After spending several hours on the
Potomac River on barge trip. which
was voted the best ever" the member.
ship committee of the Board Of Trade
returned late last night in fine spirits.
despite the intermittent showers Tf-
party was held In. place Of the regular
monthly luncheon.
An attractive program Of songs and
storytelling, arranged by Walter Elliot.
enlfvened the proceedings. There was
an abundance OF food and drink. Chris
Gockeler had charge Of the catering.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-10
Auto Victim. Condition serie.-.

The condition of Jacob Hermann.
twenty-one years old. Of 700 Irving Street
Northwest. who received a conclusion of
the brain and bruises about the back
yesterday when his motorcycle collided at
Tenth and d Streets Northwest with the
automobile of Deputy Fire Chief A. ].
Sullivan. is serious. Following the acci-
dent, the injured man as taken to Elmer
gency Hospital.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-10
Mi..o.ria.. Going ON o.ti.s.

Missourians viii gather at Great Falls
Saturday afternoon for the annual bas-
ket picnic Of their State society. Repre-
sentative p. d. Decker. Of the Fifteenth
Missouri district. viii make an address.
The other members Of the Missouri dele
CATION in Congress are expected to at
tend. Otis w. Wyatt, president OF the
society, win call the assembly to order
At O'Clock. Hubert Newsom. Of III q
Street Northeast b secretary Of the 20
ciety.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-10
RUSSIAN EDUCATORS COMING.
Interesting Party of Foreigners tn
Be in Warrington.

A particularly interesting party OF
visitors will reach the United States
from Russia during the present month.
This party consists of sixty to seventy
members of the Society for the Promo
ton of Technical knowledge, Of Moscow.
Russia.
The members of this society are school
teachers, professors in the universities,
professional men, and writers for the
press 1t is one Of the most important
organizations of the kind in Russia, and
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-10
(DOINGS OF SOCIETY IN AND AROUND WASHINGTON

Woodward & LOthrOp
New YorI-wAsHINcToN-
Very Special Values in {
Women's White Wash Skirts.
$395 each. Regular $500.
We are placing sale at this time $50 Womens White
Wash Skirts that have been received These skirts
from personal Specifications and because of the
y the price concessions allowed which unusual thing
for this maker to do.
We don't bele haze been fortunate hasrng
manufacturer present perfectly idea of aensade and
good-ftting skirts.
Imported Pique Skirts in styles, lati-
thdnal and longitudinal cords; style
trimmed with 20 small pearl buttons and finished
with loops and attachments opening at side; the
other model button trimmed on side and at bot
Perfectly tailored to the most minute de-
tail; seams finished and lockstiched extra deep
her1s
White Ratne Sirts-a style made
with tucked back and the modish high waist
line; trimmed with fine pearl buttons, and open
in front. These fine skirts in every particu-
lar, from the quality of the cloth to the smallest
detail in making and finishing.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-07-10
Gloves Women Want
for Vacation Wear.

The tailored and the travelling outfit have their spe
cia gloves The following especially suited for either One
and Twobutton White Washable Doeskn Cloves $5O
Eight Twelve and Sixteen-buton White Washable Doeskn
Cloves $780, $780, and $500 pair Twevebuon White p X.
NJ Chamois Gloves, $3.50 pair; Oneasp White and Natural
P. X NJ. Chamois Gloves $1O0 pair:
doo-Cen
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1913-09-11
RIDDLES.

What does an ironclad vessel of war,
with four inches Of steel plating and
all her guns on board, weigh just be
fore starting on cruise?
She weighs anchor.
Why is a man with a cold on his
chest not a man?
Because he is little horse (hoarse).
Which of the West Indies Islands
does confectioner resemble?
Jamaica (jam-maker).
How would you increase the speed
of a slow boat?
Make her fast.
When is a boxers eye like bar
rel?
When it's bunged up.
Why is credit not given at an auc-
ton?
Because all goods brought to the
hammer must be paid for-on the
nail!
How does a pitcher of water differ
from a man throwing his wife over
bridge?
One Is water in the pitcher. and the
other is pitch her in the water.
When are weeds not weeds?
When they become" widows.
Why are old bachelors bad gram
marians?
Because when asked to conjugate
they Invariably decline.
What is the difference between
Noah's ark and an archbishop?
One was a high ark, but the other
a hierarch.
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1913-09-11
WAS MOST POPULAR PLAYER
Jiggs Donahue Was Developed as
First Baseman While Playing With
Duffy at Milwaukee.

When Jiggs Donahue passed away
at Columbus one of the most popular
players ever connected with Dayton
ball club expired, writes Jerry in the
Dayton News. Donahue was a mem
Der of the Old Soldiers in the days
of the Interstate league, helping Bill
Armour bring pennants to this city.
He was sold to Pittsburgh and after
wards drifted to st. Louis, Minneapo-
lis and Milwaukee, being sold by the
last-named club to the Chicago White
Sox. where he gained his greatest
fame. In this city, in fact, until he
was sent to Milwaukee, Jiggs was a
catcher, but being a left-handed
thrower he was unable to make good
behind the bat in the big league and
It was Hughie Duffy at Milwaukee
who conceived the idea of making
first-sacker out of the hustling ball
player. The former received made
good off the reel. and it was only
matter of months until he was a star
at his new position. In 1906 his re-
markable fielding, daring work on the
OdS6S, ulLLlu6 III LILO PAAShOo $sA~ "-~~
ming spirit we're big factors IN the
success of the Chicago White Sox IN
landing the American league pen
nant. In the series for the worlds
championship which followed, DON
ahue has always been given credit
for being the man that put the fight
in the Sox and enabled them to win
Il f,0vv N O.
lieved-to-be unbeatable Cubs. After
this series Charley Comiskey, himself
first baseman of remarkable ability,
stated that Donahue was the greatest
first baseman of all time"
1t was not only his sterling worth
as ball player that gained Donahue
his great popularity with the fans In
every c:ty in which he played. Dona-
hue was ON. Y those fellows who
Newport daily independent. (Newport, Ark.) 1901-1929, 1913-09-11

A knockar knocked through all his life;i
when but child nj play
He knocked the little ones who helped
him while the time away
AT school he knocked the other boys, ana
when he older grew
smiled at as maidens do.
He never had pleasing word to say Of
anyone
Who wasn't present when he spoke, he
gave good cheer to none:
He rose up from his bed to knock, he
knocked through all the day,
AT night he knocked and piously fell on
his knees to pray.
One day he Knocked upon gate-St.
Peter sat inside;
why come you here?" the gray saint
asked. The man who knocked re-
piled:
II never killed, never stole I never even
swore,
/ always said my prayers each days.
please let me in. therefore"
"You cannot come" replied the saint;
but many leagues below
You'll find another gate to which i'm
mense crowds daily go;
l care not that you never stole, nor that
you prayed each day
Down there no knocker ever knocked ana
then was turned away"