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The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28
PASSION FOR THE "PARLoR"
Medical Officer Finds Fault With Gus
tom of Using Poorest Rooms
for sleep.

In the course of lectures on per-
sonal hygiene at the Royal Sanitary
institute, Prof. H. R. Kenwood, medi-
cal officer of health for Bedfordshire,
dealt with "The Home" Much might
be done for the prevention of tuber-
culosis by the improvement of the
home, he said, according to the London
Daily Telegraph. Wherever there was
dirt there was also degradation. But
1t was the really invisible dirt in the
form of germs in the atmosphere or
ground that was the most harmful. 1t
was essential in dealing with these to
make the acts of cleansing as simple
as possible, and there should be no
heavy pieces of furniture to move;
no nailed-down carpets, but movable
curtains. 1t should be remembered
that there is no such thing as dry
cleaning. busting was mere dis
turbance of particles unless a damp
cloth. tea leaves or wet sand were
employed.
Was there, he asked, anything more
absurd than to find little house in a
shabby genteel street with its bed
room accommodation overtaxed and
the best apartment used as the par
lor-that holy of holes, with its odor
that might be called sanctimonious,
and occupying cubic space that could
be far better used? This passion for
the parlor was almost like the fetish
of the uncivilized.
Direct sunshine, with its regenera-
tive power and germicide effects,
should not be reduced by heavy cur
tains. 1t was the soundest of invest
ments to make the home as healthy
and attractive as possible. The cuckoo
type of parent, depositing its children
at school and expecting them to learn
everything there, should realize that
the true influences in youth are those
of the home itself.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

act are also clear. The country has
sought and seen its path in this mat
ter within the last few years-eee 1t
more clearly now than 1t ever saw 1t
before-much more clearly than when
the last legislative proposals on the
subject were made. We must have
currency, not rigid as now, but readily.
elastically responsive ITO sound credit,
the expanding and contracting credits
of everyday transactions, the normal
ebb and flow of personal and corporate
dealings. Our banking laws must mo-
bilize reserves; must not permit the
concentration anywhere in few hands
of the monetary resources Of the coun-
try or their use for speculative pur-
poses in such volume as to hinder or
impede or stand in the way of other
more legitimate, more fruitful uses.
And the control of the system Of bank
ing and of issue which our new laws
are to set up must be public, not pri-
vate, must be vested In the govern
ment itself, so that the banks may be
the instruments, not the masters, Of
business and of individual enterprise
and initiative.
The committees of the congress to
which legislation of this character is
referred have devoted careful and dis
passionate study to the means of ac-
complishing these objects. They have
honored me by consulting me. They
are ready to suggest action. l have
come to you. as the head of the gov
ernment and the responsible leader Of
the party in power, to urge action now.
while there is time to serve the coun-
try deliberately and as we should, in a
clear air of common counsel. l appeal
to you with a deep conviction Of duty.
believe that you share this convic-
tion. l therefore appeal to you with
confidence. l am at your service with
out reserve to play my part in any way
you may call upon me to play it in
this great enterprise of exigent reform
which 1t will dignity and distinguish
us to perform and discredit us to neg
lect.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28
obIIteratIns Field of Waterloo.

While Americans are observing the
semi-centennial of Gettysburg, and
thousands study the battle by the aid
of the monuments and markers on the
battlefield, complaint comes to Eng
land that the Waterloo terrain is in
danger. While La Hale Sainte and
Hougomont still bear the marks of
cannon shot, both are in danger Of
being rebuilt, and part of the Hougo-
mont wall against which the wave Of
French courage dashed in vain has
already been pulled down. That is not
the worst of the situation. according
to British officer who recently visit
ed the field. "Tramcars" and cheap
fares have been followed by "tawdry
cafes" located on the very spot
whence the Imperial Guard recoiled.
What is to be done? The suggestion
is that cooperation of Belgians and
Englishmen who would preserve the
topography of Waterloo many be effec-
tive in doing for that famous field
what has been done for Gettysburg, but
the first step, 1t is admitted. will be
very expensive. If preservation is not
organized there is danger that the
strategic points will be obliterated by
garden and farm field.-Boston Tran
script.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28
AFRO-AMER|CAN 'CULL|NCS'

The woman who is too stout should
avoid, above all things. hard line at
the bust. Most women who are ac-
quiring too much flesh make the mis-
take of wearing high corsets and hav-
ing their dresses fitted very tightly
from shoulder to waist line. Others
go to the other extreme and have
loose corsets. very low in the bust,
so that they resemble meal bags.
These also wear rather tight waists,
though not so snugly fitted as the
other type. for they want to be com
Portable and are usually content to
sit around and grow fatter uncom-
plainingly The medium corset is
best. especially when the first evil
dence of a tendency to overplumpness
is noticed. Then should the woman
in question begin to study her lines
far more assiduously than If she were
too slender. The dressmaker takes
care of the woman who Is too thin.
draping artfully to hide defects. but
overplumpness is usually beyond her
powers and she almost invariably
tries to treat 1t by compression.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

1. In all cases of typhoid, however
mild, the patient should remain in
bed. The course of the disease may
be greatly shortened by keeping the
patient in PROSTATE position. g. The
vessels used in the sick room should
be thoroughly scalded after use. 3.
All food utensils should be washed
and scalded separately before placing
with dishes used by the family. A..
Bed linen, towels, wearing apparel,
should be plunged into boiling water
or water containing a strong solution
of carbolic acid before they are wash
ed. 8. Chloride of lime, which can be
bought by dozen cans, or bichloride of
mercury, are safe disinfectants for
vessels used in the sick room. 6. The
caretaker should cleanse her hands
with disinfectant (carbolic acid, Gre
olin, bichloride of mercury, before
taking food. Z. Treat all excreta from
patients with disinfectant of sufficient
strength that all typhoid germs may
be killed before removing from the
sick room. 8. Bury all excreta from
typhoid patient. g. Keep all flies from
the sick room. 10. Write to your state
board of health for literature upon the
care and treatment of typhoid fever
Raleigh IN. c. Progressive Farmer.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28
To Train Porch Vines.

One of the best labor-saving ar
rangements is a device to fasten the
strings or wire netting for the vines
of the perch. A strip of wood one
inch square and about six feet long.
with a strong screw eye at each end.
is all that is needed. Drive two nails
into the upper part of the porch. the
same distance apart as the screw
eyes, then after tying the strings onto
the strip lift it up and hook the screw
eyes over the nails. Fasten the lower
ends of the strings into the ground
with small pegs and train the vines
ON them.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

All problems are ultimately prob
lens of education. If there Is civic
responsibility, the remedy is to edu-
cate the people. II there is moral
degeneration, the remedy is to educate
the people. If there is industrial back
wardness. the remedy is to educate
the people. This is gradually being
appreciated the world over, and the
most remarkable demonstration of 1t
appears to be in the little land of
the Danes, which Booker T. Washing
ton in the current Worlds Work, New
York city. declares to be ''the happiest
country in Europe, perhaps the hap
piest country in the world" Yet Den
mark. half a century ago. sustained
a crushing military defeat at the
hands of Prussia, and lost one-third
of her richest territory. Perhaps 1t
was this loss that awakened the coun-
try to its opportunity and need. The
man who has but a few acres must
practice intensive farming-and that
Is what Denmark has been doing as
state, making the most of its limited
area, few resources and humble pop
uidtiOh. nC d6CACy uCbCllDcu ny ihi =
Washington as most characteristic is
the rural high school system of Den
mark. These rural high schools. he
believes, have transformed the coun-
try. They are the power back of the
Danish farmer who is the power back
Of the Danish throne. He lives bet
ter than his class in any other part Of
Europe, and we are told that. if not
every peasants cottage, at least every
cooperative dairy has its shower bath.
Illiteracy has almost disappeared in
Denmark. OF all the immigrants who
enter the United States, 24.2 per cent.
are unable to read or write. OF the
Scandinavian immigrants, however,
only eight per cent. are thus deficient,
the significance of which fact can be
fully appreciated only when it is
known that even the German immi-
grants are 5.S per cent. illiterate,
though Germany's educational system
is supposed to be well-nigh perfect.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

In the matter of saving moisture in
the soil good many of us are a good
deal like the rabbit in the fable. In
the winter time he was always speak
ing of building house next summer.
When summer came and he was re-
minded of it, he answered: Every
bush is a house now" When a good
shower comes we ought to get the
moisture into the soil and keep it
there. We have no assurance that we
will have enough to ripen the crop, to
put the soil in good condition. for plow
ing, to leave the soil with a good
moisture content for next spring.
More can be done in the SO hours fol-
lowing a rain than at any other time.
If the soil is too dry, then save what
little moisture Is left Remember>that
moisture can not pass up through
loose soil-W. C. Palmer, North Da-
kota.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

You will find 1t easy to have your
roast well-browned, yet not overdone.
in fact, as rare as you please, if you
add little sugar to the salted water
which you use to baste the roast with.
This will serve to give it a rich brown
color, delightful to the eye. and the
taste of burnt sugar will be delectable
to the taste as well.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

If you wish to bleach faded summer
dresses allow a tablespoonful of chic
ride of lime to every quart of water
required. Stir the article about in
this water until all color has disap-
peared. then rinse thoroughly in clean
water.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

tain experiments made by him, show
ing that Photographic effects are pro-
duced by some form of radiation from
chalk and granite in the Isle of Wight
and Cornwall-radiation which he
thinks is probably of an electric ma
ture-may possibly throw light upon
differences of climate observed in
places which are relatively near to-
gether. Future research, he thinks,
may perhaps show that the we'll
being of living things on the surface
of the earth is more dependent upon
it's radiations than has hitherto been
supposed.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

Before washing ebony brushes
smear little good vaseline over the
backs. This prevents the ammonia or
soda water in which they are washed
from injuring the ebony. The vase
line should afterwards be carefully
rubbed off and the backs polished with
dry cloths.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

Disease germs will infect egg shells,
hence to be sure of healthy chicks
have healthy and germ-free surround
ings for the laying flock. Whitewash-
ing and spraying with mixture OF
kerosene and carbolic acid will kill
insects and disease germs in poultry
houses and nest boxes.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

Egg shampoo is made by beating
the yolks of two eggs in two cupfuls
of warm soft water and then adding
one teaspoonful of borax. Rub this
into the hair washing 1t off gradually
with more warm water and rinsing at
least three times.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

To sweeten jars and cans which
have contained onions or anything
else of strong odor. wash the articles
clean. then fill them with fresh garden
earth. cover and let stand for twenty.
four hours. Then wash and dry them.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

1. Remember that a mother should
know, not guess. 2. The milk for the
baby should have your first care. Just
one feeding of impure milk may be
sufficient to bring on an attack OF
diarrhoea or other grave symptoms.
3. When babies are teething rub their
gums with cold water. 1t will often
prove a great relief. 4. Begin early
teaching the baby regular habits Two
or three months old is not too young
"a certain time for the bath, after
the bath, the food, then a nap. 5.
Arrange a separate bed for the baby.
1t should be placed, when in use. in
spot protected from excessive light
and strong drafts. 6. Keep in mind
that it is not enough to love our ba-
bies. We must love understandingly
Raleigh IN. c. Progressive Farmer
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

Brown, which is to be the color
vogue of the coming year, appears in
bags of striped antelope, in suede
equipped with gold military cord han
dies, in brown leather with strap
handles, in giraffe calf mottled in self
tones on an Etruscan metal frame
embedded with amber, and in snake
skin over an oxidized German silver
frame faceted with topaz. These bags
are lined with maize or amethyst col
ored suede, have capacious outer
pockets containing a beveled mirror,
comb, memorandum book and ivory
tipped pencil, and their handles are
attached to a silver bracelet which
may be slipped over the wrist.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

The Transvaal is now producing
considerably more than one-third of
the worlds gold.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

A woman thinks more of her figure
and complexion than a man does of
everything he pays taxes on.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

After some men have been handed
lemon they act as if they were try
ing to corner the vinegar market.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

So-called Chinese glue is made by
dissolving shellac in ten times its
weight in ammonia
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

Bran should be moistened with lit
tie milk and seasoned with salt and
pepper.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

A new electrical clock is run cas-
lily renewed dry batteries, requiring
no winding.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

Argentina has established a meteor
illogical station at an elevation oi
1000 feet
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

A turnip cut in half and suspended
from the roof of the henhouse just
out of reach of the hens will afford
them diversion and exercise.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

Lamp chimneys rubbed with salt
after washing have a surprising bril-
liancy.
The Colorado statesman., 1913-06-28

Hens over three years old will not
be producers in the winter. Unless
they are exceptional they should be
marketed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
A new CONCERT SERIES
Myrtle Radcliffe Has Booked One
Madame Homer on List.

Topeka is to have rival concert Sc
ries. The Schubert series, under the
direction of Miss Myrtle Radcliffe, are
to be brought to Topeka next year.
The Parkhurst series, which have
proved so popular this season, will be
continued. Musically, Topeka is wax
ing up; this has been prophesied
many times, and seems to be proven.
Miss Parkhurst is to have a second
series of we'll known artists. and Miss
Radcliffe has engaged several cele-
brities who have not been heard in
Kansas before.
The first is Madame Louise Homer,
one of the greatest of real American
artists She is one of the foremost
members of the Metropolitan Grand
Opera company, and will sing here
next October. She will be followed
by Pasquale Amato, the celebrated
baritone, formerly with the Boston,
now with the Metropolitan company.
Amato's voice is superb. The Flon-
zaley string auartette and Harold
Bauer, pianist, have also been booked.
The series includes seven numbers,
season tickets SIS, Sc and $3.50. The
other number will be announced lat
er: they include a tenor and soprano
soloist. The recitals, which come I'M
der the Schubert group, will be known
as the Radcliffe Concert Series.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
At the Majestic Theater.

To see Miss Emma Bunting in How
ard P. Taylor's great play of Western
life. Pretty Miss Nobody" at this pop
ular playhouse, is to see a play that
has created considerable comment in
the principal cities of this country.
The play is purely an American story
of life among the country folk who
live in the Yosemite valley of Califor-
mia, where they live a life that is all
their own. The presentation of the
play will be the same in every par
ticular as when originally produced by
Miss Bunting in the larger cities as a
travelling production, in cast of char
acters, scenic effects and local envi-
rOnment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
FAVOR SINGLE BILL.
Thought That President Wilson Would
Rather Revise Tariff in Bulk.

Washington, April President
Wilson said today he was ION the
fence as to whether the tariff should
be revised schedule by schedule or in
a single bill. Seven Democrat mem
bers of the finance committee argued
unanimously with the president for a
schedule by schedule revision but in
the end the president said he would
further consider the matter before
reaching a decision.
The president told the senators that
he did not think any senators, voting
against the bill. would venture to bear
the burden of responsibility for de-
feating the party program.
The senators went away with the
impression that although the president
was yet open to conviction, he was in
clined somewhat to the single tariff
bill.
The entire question must be decided
as far the presidents wishes are con-
cerned, before the Democrat caucus
meets tomorrow.
Representative A. Mitchell Palmer
of Pennsylvania chairman of the
committee. sought the presidents
opinion as to whether the caucus to-
morrow should be open.
Il have always been in favor of the
open caucus" said the president.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
THRIVE ON STORAGE EGGS.
University Glass Gains Weight on
Anticipated Diet.

Lawrence. Kan, April THE six
boys who make up the rotten egg
squad" at the university are thriving on
their diet of Superannuated hen <ruit
administered three times a day in
Snow hall. Judging from the effects
of the diet thus far, the experiment
is likely to result in the springing up
of a rotten egg cult which may be-
come a serious rival of F1etcherism and
the doctrine that to live to be hum
bred man must drink unlimited guam
titles of buttermilk. None of the sub
jects of the experiment has experienced
any i'll effects from eating the eggs. and
nearly all have gained in weight since
the experiment began. One boy has
gained three pounds in about a week.
By means of this experiment DR.
Crumbine expects to prove that the
federal government was not justified
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07

VIM. J. Burns, who captured the Nc
Namara boys, dynamiters, in motion
pictures at Aurora tomorrow.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07

in condemning a carload of frozen eggs
shipped from Kansas to New Jersey.
His claim is that the eggs were per-
fectly fit for food purposes after
period of two years in cold storage.
A archaeological analysis of the eggs
shows that they are alive with organ
isms, and this is probably the reason
why the government inspectors con-
demned the lot The university expert
mentors believed. however, that the
bacteria in the eggs were not of the
harmful kind, and the result of the ex-
pertinent so far seems to bear them
out. Careful watch has been kept of
the temperature and blood count of the
subjects and no unfavorable indica-
tions have developed at any time.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
She TOOK THE HACK.
And Left Her Husband, the Driver
in Jail.

Mrs. Charles Stark, wife of Topeka
hack driver, told the police the other
night that she was tired of having her
husband come home drunk every week or
two and beat her. So when she found
him in intoxicated condition at the
Santa Fe depot she brought him to the
station and called out the police.
Stark fought the officers and his wife
but oVerpowered and taken to iail
amid his cries to his wife to save him.
"Oh, Becky, Becky" came from inside
the prison after Stark had been locked
up. But Becky turned deaf ear
and drove away.
He beats when he comes home
drunk" the woman told the officers. II
want you to keep him all night at least"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
Will West. Noted Comedian. With
Donald Brian in 1.-THE Siren" at
the Grand Thursday Night.

The past summer Willie Norton, a
famous eastern golfer, invited Brian
down to Deal beach to do eighteen
holes with a Scotch pro who had
been brought to this country by the
Deal club. The actor and the Scotch
man played several rounds and Brian
was elated over some pointers he had
picked up through the association.
To show his appreciation, Brian in
vited Norton and the Scotchman to
witness an opening performance of a
Charles Frohman production at the
Asbury Park theater. OF course, be-
ing a F'rohman star, Brain had no
trouble in securing a complimentary
box. During the performance the
Scotchman sat like a mummy. Leav-
ing the theater Brian took the golf
pro to task.
Man, you were the guest of Mr..
Charles Frohman, who made that pro-
duction. You should at least have
shown your appreciation by applaud
ing once in a while"
The Scotchman apologized and said
he was very sorry.
Two nights later another attraction
came to the Asbury Park playhouse.
Brian again secured tickets and invit-
ed Norton and the Scotchman. The
latter made inquiries as to the name
and nature of the piece they were to
see.
Its Bought and Paid For" said
Brian.
Thank God for that" exclaimed
the Scotchman, Il don't have to ap
plaud if 1 don't want to-"
The Donald Brian engagement is
for Thursday night at the Grand
opera house. The bankers have re-
served two hundred of the choice
lower floor seats.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
BRIAN A GOLFER.
Star in the Siren Play at Grand Loves
the Links.

Donald Brian star of 1.-The Siren"
is somewhat of a golfer. He is a nat
urai athlete, and in his boyhood days
was one of the best mile runners
around Boston. 1t is this power of
endurance developed in his youth that
has stood Brian so well for his dane
ing in 1.-The Merry Widow The
Siren and other musical attractions
Golf keeps Brian in trim for dancing,
and he also likes the game.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07
EAST SIDE NOTES.

Items for this column may be
phoned 1915 or State Journal office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-07

Being an actress of wide scope and
experience, there is not doubt but
what Miss Bunting brings to bear all
the emotion, force and temperament
so absolutely necessary toward giving
a finished and polished Interpretation
of this difficult role. The usual popu-
lar priced matinees will be given
Wednesday and Saturday.