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The Washington times., 1913-12-17
We eat too much meat, which
clogs Kidneys, and they need
a flushing occasionally.

No man or woman who eats meat reg
ularly can make mistake by flushing
the kidneys occasionally, saye a we'll
known authority. Meat forms uric acid
which clogs the kidney pores so they
slugSishly alter CT strain only part Of
the waste AMI poisons from the blood,
then you get sick. Nearly all rheuma-
tism. headaches. liver trouble, nervous
ness, constipation. dizziness, sleepless-
ness. bladder disorders come from slug
cish kidneys.
Tire moment you feel a dun ache in
the kidneys or your back hurts. or if
the urine is CLOUDY, offensive. full of
sediment. Irregular OF passage or at
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
Miss Bateman Explains
The Montessori System

Mss Zoe Russell Bateman, secretary
of the local Montessori Education Asso-
ciaiion. explained the workings of the
Nhntessori system to members of the
Mothers Congress at their meeting in
the Oak room OF the Raleigh Tuesday
Afternoon.
Mrs. Mary A. Teats. founder and pres
idcmt of the Chicago Correspondence
School of Eugenics, addressed the moth
Crs on that subject. Mrs. L. F.. Kibler
brought in a report of tthe vigilance
committee. and other reports were made
by Mrs Julia Hastings, treasurer: Mrs
Louise Earle. Of the committee on print
ing. and Mrs. Fred T. Dubois, for the
committee on the Big Brother and Sis
;er movement
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
"Dick" Lee is Dead at
Home Near Anacostia

Dick" Lee, once a famous trainer
and breeder of game cocks. who lived
for five years In his hermitage-like
abode on the Ridge road, above Ana
costa. died at the Washington Asylum
Hospital on Tuesday, at the age of
eiShty-two. The body was turned over
to Mrs. J. T. Harshman. a sister, of
150S D street southeast. and ii Is now
at an undertaking establishment
Mr.. Lee was born in Washington. and
when young man. Travelled all over the
country in the interests of cock-fight-
ing. He was retained bv many promi-
nent men for his advice on the care
Of their fowls, but he died in poverty.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
# KIDNEYS FEEL LIKE LEAD
OR YOUR BACK HURTS, TAKE SALT

tended by u sensation OF scald!ng. get
about four ounces of Jad Salts from any
reliable pharmacy and take a table
breakfast for a few days and your kid
neys will then act fine. This famous
salts is made from the acid Of grapes
and lemon juice. combined with liGiia
and has been used for generations to
flush cloGSed kidneys and stimulate
them to activity, also TO neutralize the
acids in urina so il no longer causes
irritation, thus ending bladder disorders.
lad Salts is inexpensive and cannot
injure. makes a delightful effcryescent
lithia-Water drink which all regular
meat eaters should take now and then
to keep the Kidneys clean and The blood
pure. thereby avoiding serious kidney
complications. lads Salts Co. New
York. Agent. O'Donnelrs Drug Store
AuVt
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
TAFT Urges Higher
Education for Women

ALLENTOWN. Pa. Dec. is-Formsf
President Taft was the banquet g.te$t
of the Masonic fraternity Of Alientoes
Speaking to more than thousand
students of Ailentown's colleges 3na
earlier in the day. he urged higher
education for women SO they would be
capable, il necessary, Of earning their
own living. That Is the reagon, he
said. 81 am educating my daughter tbe
same as my sons -
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
Salvation Army to Give.
500 Baskets of Food

Five hundred baskets will be given
away 10 the poor of Washington by the
HaNation Army Christmas. Plans for the
annual Christmas dinner are heinr cnn,I
pleted at the headquarters of the Or
Ganization. $50 Pennsylvania avenue.
one hundred children will be given
new shoes. and there is TO be a treat
.I I0r them at the Howard and Cosmos
Theatcrs
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
Asks Barn Builders Arrest.

Failing to procure the attendance in
court of Clinton 9. Smithson. to answer
to the charge OF violating the building
regulations, Assistant Corporation Coun-
sci NJ. X. Varnell today asked Judge
MIliowny to issue a bench warrant for
Spsfhson. The charge Is that the de-
fc1dant erected a shed on his property
in violation of the building regulations.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
ANACOSTIA ASKS
FOR HIGH SCHOOL
Minnesota Avenue Improvement Association Opens Campaign
for More Convenient Educational Facilities for Boys and
GrIs-Water Supply May Be nterered With.

building of a draw, thus enabling ves-
sells having 10 do with the reclamation
of the flats to get to their stations east
of the bridge. which, it is claimed, can
not be done now, as the bridge is with
out draw. However. a later consider
alton brought out the fact that the
water supply for Aaacostia and vicinity
is sent over the river in a thirty-inch
main and IN a twelve-inch main. which
are suspended beneath the bridge. The
building of draw would necessitate
putting these mains below the river.
Citizens of the community have fav-
ored the erection of a new bridge, in
stead of alterations.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

The condition of Capt. Frederick L
Chaplin, of the United States battle
ship Wyoming, who is critically i'll al
the naval hospital in Brooklyn, was
unchanged today.
Captain Chaplin was taken to the hospi.
tai when the Wyoming arrived from
the European cruise of the Atlantic
feet. Mrs. Chaplin, who was notified
as soon as the battleship reached
quarantine, went to Brooklyn from
Washington.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
Telegraphic Briefs
DOMESTIC.

Miiwaukee.-rhe Milwaukee Medf-
cal Society has decided not to comply
with the State eugenic marriage law
providing that all candidates for mar
rlage must prove their physical fit
ness by physicians certificate The
doctors say they cannot afford to
give such an examination for SO, the
statutory price.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

Randle Highlands is considering how
it may best protest against the proposal
to close its FIRE engine house, designated
as Cmerical Engine Company, No. 2
which Is contemplated in the District
bill now before the House. President
s. E. Snyder, of the Citizens Associa-
ton, has conferred with residents about
calling special meeting of the associa-
ton with view of presenting a protest
to the Senate.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
incomplete Advice; Forgot Toba

SOUTH ORANEE. N J., Dec. IL
Don't worry, sleep well, be happy. live
long" said Joseph Bradbury, aged nine
" three, TO a horde ofdescendants to
the third generation at his birthday
celebration.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
FOREIGN.

HOnskong.-MnDy foreign mission
aries are in peril from a revolt In
southeastern China British officials
were notified that hundreds of natives
have armed themselves. and led by
agitators preaching death to for-
eigners." are burning isolated viii
lages. ...
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

BrusseIs.-The creditors of Princess
Louise of Belgium. daughter of the late
King Leopold. whose claims amount to
s.. 2No.o0G have agreed to withdraw the
case. The government will hand over
sNoOo0 for distribution among them.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
IOndOn,-T

LOndOn,-The executives of the
postal unions defeated a motion for a
ballot of the men to decide whether an
early strike should be declared
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

London.-Wi1ston Spencer CburchIH,
first lord of the admiralty. denies the
report that he Is to spend three weeks
in Germany during the Christmas holi-
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

st. Petershurg.-Count WItte, who
has recently returned from a. tour Of
several Of the most important Euro
pean capitals, says that there Is a
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

Anacostia Council, No. 1S, Junior
Order of United American Mechanics,
met last night and nominated officers.
The election will take place December
30-
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
GuayaauiI, Ecuador.-RebeI. n

defeated the I:cuadorean government
troops and captured the town of Es-
meraidas- Foreign residents and many
native families have taken refuge on
the cruiser Cotopaxi.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

CO1cn.-The Polar expIoriuG ship
Frafn sailed for San Francisco BY way
of the Strait OF Magellan. Her first port
OF call will be Punta Arenas, Chile
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
TWO ARE ENDORSED
FOR POST MASTERS
Democratic Central Committee
Ready to Make Recommend
ations for Positions.

ROCKVILLE, Nd. December IL
The Democratic state Central Com
mittee for this county-RObert G. Hill
ton chairman. and Alexander G. Car
Isle and Richard Z. Darby-has in
dorsed oliver ii. p. Clark and Maurice
NJ. Wolfe for appointment as post
masters at Silver Spring and Forest
Chen, this county. respectively. Their
appointments, upon the recommends
ton of Congressman David J. Lewis,
are looked for within the near future.
Frank l.. Hewitt is the present post
master at Silver Spring. ard William
Miller at Forest Glen. Both offices
are of the Presidential class.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
Assisted by Mrs. 4. ID. Melvin Mrs.

A. II. Zimmerman, and J. B. Wilson.
an organ recital was given at the
Ingram Memorial Church, Tenth
street and Massachusetts avenue
northeast Tuesday night by Minor c.
Baldwin, concert organist.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

Mrs u. VI. Cooke, of this city, 4
sister of Rear Admiral Nicholson. has
denied the report that Mrs Louise
Hayes Hayward, of Los Angeles, cal
who is suing several members of her
husbands family fer alternating his
affections. IS a rela tive Of the rear
admiral
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
Mr.. H. L. Meat nresIdcpf of tho

Mrs. III. l.. West, president of thcr
Washington Cat Club. read her report
on the recent cat show in this city
at a meeting of the club at the home
OF Miss Gertrude Woodbury.. 623
Fourth street northwest. The an
nuai meeting Of the club will be held
in January.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

dav season. He is to visit Paris at that
time.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

grave prospect of great European
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

Among the out-of-the-county couples
married in Rockville within the last
few days were Harry Montford Stevens
and Miss Hazel B. Shoots, both OF Ar
lington, Va. and Merritt Lero Bruce,
CT Wocdstown, n. j.. and Miss Annie
Irene Bullock, of Penn's Grove. Pa.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
An address on early Irish Nonas-

ucism" by the Rev. p. J. Healy, d. D..
with songs of the Eebrides by Mrs.
John Daniel jr., will feature the
meeting of the Gaelic Society OF
Washington tonight in the blue room
of the New Willard. Taylor Chewn-
ing will give two Welsh songs. and
Miss Jennie Glennan. musical direc-
tor of the society. will play the ac-
compartments.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

The annual joint institute of the pub
lie school teachers of Montgomery,
Charles, st. Marys, and Prince George
counties will convene in the George
town Law School Building. Washington,
January 5. and continue five days. 1t
will be in charge of DIR. NJ. Bates
Stephens. State institute director, as
sisted by Earle B. Wood, Thomas Car
penter, George w. Joy, and Frederick
Sasscer, superintendent Of public
schools for the four counties. Among
those who will address the gathering
are Secretary of state Bryan, DR.
Stephens. DR.. Charles Albert, of Penn
county: Prof. Wilcox, and Miss Elsie
l. Richew, of the State Normal School:
B. X. Purdum. assistant State Institute
director; Prof. Webb, principal of
F'rostburg Normal School; Prof. j.
Montgomery Gambrill Of Columbia Col
le2e, New York, and others. About
four hundred teachers will attend.
DR.: John Gardner, a dentist of
himself a candidate for the nomina-
ton by the Democratic caucus for
clerk Of the house of delegates at the
approaching session. 1t is announced
that at least portion of this county's S
delegation in the house will give him
its support. Dr. Gardner is a stron
friend of Senator-elect Blair Lee. and
that influence is expected to he thrown
to him. Albert J. Almoney. editot
Of the Rockville Advocate. who has
served as chief clerk for several ses-
slons. is also candidate for the place.
IL looks like lively contest between
the two Montgomery county men.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
City News Notes

Hiss Marguerite Ray, accompanied
by Miss Pearl Waugh at the piano,
viii give a musical program for the
entertainment of the blind in pavilion
seven of the Library of Congress to-
night at Sis o'clock The entertain
nIent will be given under the auspices
% the Library.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17
sunday school worker. and teachers

sunday school workers and teachers
OF the District attended the meeting
of the Sunday School Institute of the
Episcopal diocese of Washington
Tuesday night in the parish hail of
Epiphany Church. E. l.. Gregg. H. N.
Cooper, William l.. Mayo, and Miss
Ada B.. Voute spoke
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

To determine tie future of the or
ganization. meeting of the members
"f the Washington Kennel Club will
be held tonigh: in the office of John
o Evans in the Evans building.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

James Mooney. entomoIocist of the
Smithsonian Institution. was the prin-
cipal speaker at meeting of the
Anthropclogical Society of Washing
ton Tuesday afternoon AT the National
Museum. when "Thc Gaelic Factor in
the Worlds Population" was dis
cussed. Daniel FDlllmar. the secre-
tary, presented his report.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

recitation, "Mistletoe" will be
given by Miss Jessie Wilson. the nine
yeR-old daughter of the Secretary
OF Labor and Mrs. Wilson, at the en-
tertainment to be given tonight by
the League of American Penwomen
In the oak -oom OF the Raleigh.
The Washington times., 1913-12-17

The National Union Club and its
vomen's auxiliary will give a con-
cert and dance at the National Rifles
Armory tonight
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-12-27

Tho small calendar pads can be
bought for two or three cents. These
arc fastened to the pictures with mu-
cilage.
January's emblem Is the snowdrop
The next design introduces that white,
delicate blossom. Any subdued color
may be used for the background
against which the flowers are thrown
out In relief. Tho blossoms are =
pure blue white and the stems . dark
green. The lettering may be black
or any dark, neutral color.
The sun-dial design Il most appro-
pirate and suggests much. We want
It to mark on only happy hour. You
desire to be q friend ~ sincere and
true ~ the angle cast by tho shadow
OF the sun. The climbing ivy 10 ever.
green and clings always 70 the trsllis.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-12-27

unless torn away by some outside
force. There is unlimited depth OF
meaning connected with the sun dial
The pedestal should be colored
white, to represent marble; the metal
angle Of the sun dial yellow or bronze
color, the ivy dark, rich green. The
background and numerals may be
tinted any color to suit the personal
taste.
These little calendars are sure to
be liked and admired by all who re-.
ceive them. Take advantage OF this
novel manner to express your New
Years greetings.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-12-27

tractive than postcards. Not much
time Is required to make them ant
scarcely any expense besides the pa
per and water colors.
Have piece Of carbon paper, some
smooth water color paper and the boz
of water colors. Place the carbon pa
per between the design and the paper
and carefully trace tho outline. A
replica OF the design will be trans
ferred ready for tinting.
The snow scene would be effective
tinted In tones Of brown or gray.
Make the path q dull lead color, the
tall poplar trees dark gray. almost
black. and the sky q blush gray. This
lettering could be of brown or gold.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-12-27
new YEAR CARDS
AND CALENDARS

w YITH the New Year gradual.
AA/ ly dawning We must not be
caught unprepared to greet
It, Good wishes for the vel
lare OF our friends during the coming
year must be conveyed by some
means or other. Very few people are
fortunate enough to have their friends
living near. that they may extend YER
oaliy their wishes for the new year.
me next best medium for this pur.
pose is the New Years card. or
course these cards may be purchased
at the shops, but 1t 10 very much
nicer to be original.
1t is rather an expensive PROPOSE
tion to buy these cards from artists II
the friends happen to be numerous.
Why not make them yourself!
Here are given q few designs to be
used for New Years calendars. They
are pretty and dainty. much more at
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-12-27
Cured Of Liver Complaint

81 was suffering with liver complaint" I"
says Iva Smith OF Point Blank. Texas,
"and decided to try 25c box Of Cham.
berlnin's Tablets, and am happy to say
that | am completely cured and can
recommend them to every one" For
sale by all dealers,
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-12-27
Methodist Episcopal Church

Pastor, NATHAN HUGH LEE. d. d.
The Christmas music was greatly en-.
joyed last Sunday and some OF will be
repeated next Sunday evening Special
music by male quartet in the forenoon.
Sermon subjects for next Sunday: at
II a. m, Resolutions, Wise and Other
wise; at 7:3O p. NJ, "A Problem in
Mathematics
A homelike place and welcome for you
and your friends.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-12-27
Pirst Christian Church

DIR. JOSEPH FHpLEY, Pastor
9:45 Bible School.
II o'clock sermon, "The Retrospect
and Prospect Of the Church"
$50 p. m. The C. +. Society.
7:O Evening services, sermon, "Fac.
ing the New Year."
Special Music.
A welcome TO all OF these services.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-12-27
Baptist Church

Baptist Church
II. G.. FRASER, Pastor.
Sundsy-Preaching services at l1Oo
a. IN. and 1880 p. m.
Morning subject - "The Thirsty
Ground Refreshed"
Evening ng-Evapgelistic service.
Sunday school at 9i5 a. IN.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
at 7:30.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-12-27

FOR SALE-25 Shoats. viii sell any
number Inquire OF Ed Turnbull at
the Aldrich place.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-12-27

The friends of Rev II. G.. Fraser
living in the neighborhood of the
Eureka school presented him with
a beautiful black fur overcoat as a
Christmas gift in appreciation Of
his services in that community.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-12-27

The Grafinola Contest is warming
up. Bring in your yellow votes
before Jan. lst.
Abbott. Goodding Drug Co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-12-27
SIGNS THE BILL


81 need not tell you," said the
president to the assembled group
as he took up his pen, chat | feel
a very deep qualification at being
able to sign this bill and / feel
that l ought to express very heart
lily the admiration | have for the
men who have made it possible
for me to sign this bill.
"As for the bill itself, / feel that
we can say that it is the first of a
series of constructive measures
by which the Democratic party
will show that it knows how to
serve the country. In calling it
the first of series of constructive
measures, l need not say that
am not casting any reflections on
the great tariff bill which preceded
it. The tariff bill was meant to
remove those impediments to
American industry and prosperity
which had 80 long stood in their
way. 1t was great piece of prep
aration for the achievements of
American commerce and American
industry which are certain to FOL.
low. Then there came upon the
heels of it this bill which fur
nlshes the machinery for free and
elastic and uncontrolled credits
put at the disposal of the mer-
chants and manufacturers of this
country for the first time in fifty
years"
Former Governor Sulzer WAS
elected to the assembly as a Pro-
gressive by plurality of $3.50
over his Republican opponent and
a majority of 1921. OF the 70
Assemblymen who voted to i'm
peach Sulzer, but 46 were renomi-
mated, and of these but II were re-
turned. Assemblyman Aaron
Levy, who led the impeachment
movement. was elected Judge in q
strong Tammany district by
greatly reduced majority.
Geo. IL. Beatty spent two days
in Del Norte this week on business
connected with the Progressive
Engineering Co.; this machinery
company is being organized for
the express purpose of putting i'm
proved ore mills in the Platoro-
Sumner mining district.
Gilbreath d Sons sold four cars
OF lambs on the st. Louis market
Tuesday at SS.25, average weigh.
"a pounds. On the same day, A.
F. Cooley's three cars sold at
800, average weight 75 pounds,
on the Kansas City market.
FOR ShLE-25 Shoats. Will sell any
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-12-27
Cbureb Services
Presbyterian Church

SAMUEL II. MOORE, Pastor
Sunday School 1000 a. m.
Morning service II a. m.
Evaning service, 7:30 p. IN.
Christian Endeavor p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:3O p. IN.
Christian Science Society
Services every Sunday at 246 Batter.
son street at Loo q. IN. Subject for
Lesson Sermon for Sunday, Dec. %
"Christian Science"
Sunday school at 1000 a. m. Wed
nesday meeting at 1880 p. IN. every week
Reading Room open Wednesday 2:3C
to 500 p. m; same address.
You are cordially invited.
st. Stephens
Sunday morning service, IL a. IN.
Sunday evening service, p. m.
Holy Communions: First Sunday in
the month IL a. m. Other Sundays at
8 a. IN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06
PERSISTENCE OF TYPE.

Facts like these indicate the possibility
Of employing folksong as an. aid In the de-
termination n chronological and ethno-
graphical questions for iu elements have
mary ei,ous tenacity OF life. Let this be
remembered uhen tho specific study Of
American folksong is attempted. The per
sistency OF a type OF song In spite OF a
change OF environment Of suf'lcient in
huence 10 modify the civilization OF a
people has a convincing illustration In
Finland. Though the Firms have mixed
with their Germanic neighbors for many
centuries there was originally no aflnity
Of race between them and their conquer
ors. Their origin is In doubt, but 1t Is
supposed that they are Mongols and
therefore relatives Of the Magyars. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-06
JULIA MARL0WE H0N0RED
Elected Honorary Member Of
Wellesley Shakespeare Society.

Miss Julia Msrlove received word last
week that at a meeting Of the alumni
ard active members ~ the shakespeare
Society OF wellesley. College che had been
elected an honorary member In the let
ter informing her OF this'honor, In reeoE-
milton Of her devotion TO Shakespeare and
of her histyCnic ability, Miss Helen Toy
the president Of the society. wrote TO
Miss Mariowe: Net upon you but upon
ourselves DO We. confer the honor, in vel-
coming you to the Gentle .Companie.
ours is a bond. Of fellowship. and In erect
INK you ve ask you TO feel that you are
always welcome at home among US and
that the door OF The ,Littie. House at the
Foot Of the Hill''is always open to you.
We ask that you will wear our mask and
Quill and be glad to be remembered
among a group Of 'seholaire Plaires. -,
The importance of the honor conferred
upon Miss Marloue may be understood
when II 10 known that up to her election
as honorary member Of the shakespeare
Society Of wellesley the, society, had be-
slowed tthis compliment upon but three
persone: DR.. Durant, the founder OF
Wellesley: Henry n. Hudson, the Shake
spearian critic and. Horace Howard Fur.
ness, the editor OF the 'Vanorum" edi'
ton OF Shakespeare. ~