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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-06-26
WILL PROBABLY GO INTO ExECU-
TIVE SESSION THIS AFTER
NOON TO PICK WINNERS.
HAS MONOTONOUS DAY
LITTLE OF INTEREST TO ENLIvEN
PUBLIC HEARINGs-MECkL
BURG AND LoUDOUN CASES
IN DESERT.

With less than a dozen OF the con-
tested cases for division school SUI
perintendents to be heard, the State
board Of education will probably be
able to conclude the public hearings
at the morning session today and en-
ter into executive session this after
noon for the purpose of selecting the
As most capable men for the positions
from the l03 whose claims have been
presented, with a fair prospect that
by noon tomorrow the names OF the
successful applicants will be made
known.
Today's sessions will be held In the
hall of the house of delegates. conven-
ing at 10 o'clock. The change is ne
cessitated by reason of the fact that
the corporation commission has q
hearing scheduled for today and will
have need OF its court room.
A dearth of charges against the APP
pltcapts Wh0aM #cAaes were 4calteds the
fact that many OF the candidates were
not represented either in person or by
proxy, which resulted in an appre-
ciable dimunition OF the now OF ora
tory, served to expedite matters ma
terially, and tho session which prom
Used to break into the Sabbath now
bids fair to como to an end by FRI
Little to Relieve Monotony.
The sessions yesterday in the stuffy
corporation commission court room
were but a repetition Of those Of the
previous day with hardly an incident
OF interest to vary the monotony. The
board listened to the same old tales
OF neighborhood feuds and school
trustee COWS, without the spice OF q
scandal. though politics was occas-
ionally interjected into tho proceed
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The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
WRITES OF THE
GREAT LIBRARIES
authoritative Article Included in New
Book Which Is a Library
in Itself.

When YOU gaze upon the wonders Of
the Congressional Library YOU find your
self specializing as to whether its splen-
doris have ever been equaled.
There is one man who can answer
your question correctly. and he is Theo-
dore w. Koch, Phi. D.. d. Sc, librarian
of the University of Michigan and late
photographer TO Cornell University.
DIR. Koch has just written a monogra PHI
on American and European libraries.
their extent and peculiarities, which
makes interesting reading. The article
appears as one of the features of a
book that is a great library condensed
in itself-the New Modern English Illus
trated Dictionary.
No matter how great a public library
you are readily admitted to. you have
not the time to go to II every time you
are in need of a bit of information.
What you need is a fund OF ready refer
ences at your elbow. This is what the
new Modern gives to you. II is hand
somely bound in limp leather. profusely
illustrated in colors and monotones, with
duogrsph charts and maps. census sta
tistics. Glossaries of all sorts: in fact,
everything to meet your everyday needs
in the way of information.
The most remarkable thing about the
book Is, however, the fact that you can
secure 1t for six coupons clipped from
The Herald and a small expense bonus.
This dictionary is brought up to the
present date In accordance with the best
authorities from the greatest univer-
sites.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
COMMITTEE NEEDS
FUNDS FOR FOURTH
Appeals Are Made for Contribution,
to Assist Independence Day
Celebration.

Money is needed to carry out the splen-
did plans that have been laid out and
are now under way by the joint COM
mittee FIR the celebration of Independence
Day
Never In the history of the National
Capital has there been such an elaborate
preparation for the celebration of the
glorious fourth and a call now is made
Tor funds to carry out the work. 1t will
require $500 to meet the financial ex-
penses of the day. The suggestion was
made yesterday that members of fami-
lies attribute ) cents as their share of
the cost Of the exercises, pageants, ath-
letics, fireworks, and what not of indie
pendence d. 1t will be a great day
Tor the grown-up, and one of unceasing
wonders for the Juvenile, and citizens
generally are asked to consider them
selve? as part of the committee and
help in every way possible to make the
day the great success which the COM
mittee's plans provide for.
Cooperation is the watchword of the
day, and certainly there is every reason
why every man. woman, and child in
washington should give a share, be IL big
or little. TO carry out the big celebra-
ton. said E. c. Graham, chairman Of
TIC finance committee on the celebra-
ton, yesterday. I'VE must have funds
a. once TO carry out the programme as
outlined. George W. White, president
Of the National Metropolitan Bank. is
chairman of the committee, and all sub
sc:iptions should go TO his office: Let
the head Of every family in Washing
ton make up a sum equal to ) cents
for each member OF the family and send
1t at once to Mr.. White.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Of nutrition absorbed by certain tissues
The only safe way by which this can be
You can prepare your own treatment by
dissolving 4 ounces parnotis in 1s pints
hot water. The dose is a tablespoonful
before each meal. This treatment rarely
venience. When you have taken on
enough fat the lines of the figure will
be greatly improved and your general
health will be much better.
Mary b.: Those ugly hairs on your face
Will quickly vanish after an application
OF a delatone paste, made by mixing del
atone ,uf, with water This paste should be
then removed and the skin washed. The
oelatone treatment is simple, effective,
and quite harmless, but be sure you get
delatone.
B. o.: Your eye-lashes will grow beau
ufully long, silken. and curly II little
pyroxin Is applied nightly at lash-roots
with thumb and ferefnger. Rubbing py-
roxin on eyebrows will induce them to
come in thick and glossy. Be cautious
and don't get any pyroxin where no hair
Is wanted.
Lottie: That faded and "stringy" ap-
pearance of your hair will soon disap-
pear II you shampoo occasionally with
canthroN (see answer to "Dolly'D. then
rub some quinzoin tonic into the scalp
ana halr-roots two or three times each
week. The quinzoin tonic corrects all
unnatural conditions, such as dandruff,
excessive oiliness. or extreme dryness.
and to faded, brittle. unmanageable hair
will give rich, natural color and soft
iiuff. so that doing it up will be a de-
light
Grille: ] am always glad to repeat a
recipe. The wrinkle-remover formula
which your friend found absolute in its
action is easily and cheaply made at
home by mixing ] ounce OF almozoin
with J. pint cold water and adding
teaspoonfuls glycerine. Stir and let stand
Tor one day. To remove or prevent wrin-
kles. apply this vegetable cream-jelly
thtckly and leave over night. then wash
OF and with more of the cream massage
thoroughly. / have found nothing to
equal almozoin jelly-cream to remove
wrinkles and keep them away. 1t con-
tains no fatty substances which might
promote growth of hair. You will also
notice by its use not only your wrinkles
disappearing but the large pores of the
entire face getting much smaller and the
skin very soft and velvety.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
Health and Beauty Hints
BY MRS. NAE MARTIN.

Dolly: / know canthrox shampoos will
make your head feel good and restore
the former gloss and ffuff to your hair
and the color will then be rich and even;
Dissolve teaspoonful canthrox In cup
hot water and rub briskly as you pour
little at time on the head. You VIII
be surprised at the wealth of rich, white
lather canthrox creates and how quickly
il dissolves every particle of dust, dan
druff, and excess oil. Rinsing leaves the
| hair and scalp wonderfully sweet ana
loses its dull, harsh appearance You
will find that the hair looks better after
each shampoo.
Blanch: Your blood troubles are not
necessarily serious, and l am sure you
will find quick relief in kardene. Make
tonic OF this by pouring ] ounce ksr-
dene into y pint alcohol lido not use
whisky. then add u cupful sugar ana
hot water to make a quart: Take ia
blespoonfuI three times a day and your
biliousness Will disappear and those Sc
we're headaches will also vanish. i have
often recommended this kardene tonic
for impure blood. loss Of appetite and
strength, and to give to sallow, pirnply
skin a healthful color and ciearness.
Ruth: You should use a plain spurmax
lotion In place OF pore-clogging powder.
This lotion Is very beneficial to any skin
because II tones the delicate tissues and
To prepare, dissolve 4 ounces spurmax
in 4 pint witch hazel or hot water. then
add teaspoonfuls glycerine. This To-
ton will not blow of nor spot like pow
der, nor can II be detected when on, as
1t really seems part of the skin. The
regular use OF the spurmaS lotion cor
reefs the shiny. ssllow, lifeless, or aged
condition Of the skin and gives to the
complexion that youthfulness so much
admired. Its use will rid the skin Of tan
and freckles.
Ethel: No. dear; nothing will change
the color OF your eyes. but the aching
will stop If you put or drops OF a
crystos tonic In each eye a few times d
day and you will be surprised at how
bright and sparkling they will be. This
tonic is made by dissolving / ounce crys-
tos in a pint OF cold water, and II can do
no possible harm. This crystos tonic
quickly relieves the smart and ache of
tired muscles and is excellent for granu-
lated lids or to remove foreign particles.
Louise: Some physicians say over-fat-
ness Is caused by an unnatural amount
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
BOY SCOUTS AS MESSENGERS.
To Carry Message from President
10 Chicago.

a message from the President to Mayor
Carter Harrison of Chicago will be car
ried by relays OF boy scouts from this
city TO Chicago. and will be delivered at
the opening of the athletic carnival at
Grant Park, June e
Washington scouts will carry the mes
sage as far az Frederick, Nd, whence
1t VIII be carried in one-mile relays by
boys from camps OF other cities.
The message will be started from Wash
inGtoI June q. Automobiles will follow
runners In case some OF the boys be-
come exhausted
Tho route as announced follows: Wash
ington 10 Frederick, 43.4 miles; Frederick
to Gettysburg. $40 miles: Gettysburg to
Chambersburg. AS miles: Chambers
burg to Bedford. 55.s miles; Bedford to
Grecrsburg. thence to Pittsburr. % 6
miles; Pittsburg TO Beaver Falls, ab
miles; Beaver Falls to Cleveland, &c. 4
miles; Cleveland to Toledo, 1a1 miles:
Toledo to South Bend. 1854 miles; South
Bend to Chicago. 1908 miles; total. J,5,4
miles.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
Mrs. Gudger Is Hostess

Mrs. James NJ. Gudge-. wife o: Repre-
sentative Gudger Of North Carolina. wa,
hostess at a beautiful luncheon yester'
day at tine Burlington in honor Of Mrs
Josephus Daniels, wife Of the Secretary
of the Navy.
The table decorations. which were un-
usually attractive and novel, were sug.
gestive OF THE Land of the Long Leaf
Pine"-North Carolina, the home State
of both the honor guest and the hostess
and were carried out in a color scheme
of red and white. \ miniature pine
tree sent from North Carolina for the
occasion, formed the centerpiece, grow
ing out of a bed of red Rambler roses
and white rhododendron, the State flower.
The table was laid on a handsome
cloth of Chinese hand embroidery, and
the place cards were hand-painted in a
design of a pine cone, with the following
verse:
Here's to the Land of the Long Leaf Pine
The Summer land where the sun doth shine
Where the weak grow strong and the strong STOW
great
Here's to Down Hone"-the Old North State.
The favors were little pine trees grow
ing in a red tub, and after the luncheon
each guest was given a souvenir pillow
filled with fragrant balsam chips from
the North Carolina mountains.
The guests invited TO meet Mrs. Dan
iels were Mrs. Thomas r. Marshall, wife
of the Vice President: Mrs. William Jen-
nings Bryan. wife of the Secretary OF
State; Mrs. F. NJ. Simons and Mrs. Lee
Slater Overman. wives of the Senators
OF North Carolina; Mrs. John Humphrey
Small, Mrs Claude kitchin, Mrs. John
Miller Faison, Mrs. Edward William
Pou, Mrs. Hannibal +. Goodwin, Mrs.
Robert Newton Page, Mrs. Robert l..
Doughton, and Mrs. Edwin Yates Webb,
the wives of the North Carolina delega-
ton in the House OF Representatives;
Mrs. Locke Craig, wife of the Governor
of North Carolina; Mrs. Robert l.. Owen,
wife of Senator Owen OF Oklahoma: Mrs
Swanson, wife of Senator Swanson of
Virginia; Mrs. Oscar Underwood, wife
of Representative Underwood of Ala
bama; Mrs. p. P. Claxton, Mrs. Adelaide
Worth Bagley, mother OF the honor
guest; Mrs. William H. Osborne. Mrs
Bates Warren, Mrs. A. W. Patterson.
and Miss Darlington.
Representative and Mrs. Gudger expect
to leave Washington about the first Of
next month for their home in AshevilIe,
where they will spend the summer.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
Cox-Young

An interesting wedding will take place
today when Mrs. Lillian Dumas Young.
daughter OF Lieut.. Gen. s. b. NJ. Young,
u. S. A., retired, and Mr.. Eugene r. Cox.
OF New York, will be married. The Rev.
DR.. Van Schaick. of the Universalist
Church, will officiate. The ceremony will
take place at o'clock this afternoon at
the quarters OF Gen. Young at the Sol
diers' Home, of which he Is superin-
tendent.
Mrs. Frank A. vanderl:p, wife of the
president Of the National City Bank, of
New York. arrived in Washington yes
terday to attend the marriage OF her
brother, Mr.. Cox, to Mrs. Young. Mrs.
Vpnderlip Is the house guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Milton z. Allies at their home IN
/ Street.
Dr. William Lawrence Estes. whose
marriage 10 Miss Anne GreGle will be
the soci~' event Of tomorrow, gave his
bachelor dinner last night in Baltimore,
:he guests being his best man and ush-
ers and u number of additional friends.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
FOURTH COUSINS TO WED.

A marriage license was issued yester-
day to Frederic and Ellen c. Garages.
both Of so5 North Carolina Avenue South
east. They are fourth cousins. They
will be married tomorrow at the Church
of the Holy Comforter by Rev. Clarence
Z. Wheeler.
Trust Company, while Miss Garges was
formerly a clerk in the Treasury Depart
ment Miss Garges is a native of this
city, and her future husband has lived
her since he left Reno. New, his former
home, twelve years ago.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
BELMONT" MEETING TODAY.
Plans to Raise Fund of $4,000 to
BE Considered.

A meeting Of the special committee
in charge of arrangements for preserv.
ing Belmont will be called today by
Judge C. S. Bundy. Plans will be made
for raising the $4,000. the amount for
which Harry Wardman, the owner. has
agreed TO hold the property as It now
is for another year.
Members of this special committee,
which was appointed last Saturday, are
Clifford Pinchot, Henry B. F. Macfar-
land, Edward II. Droop. d. ]. Gala
han. William II. Saunders, W. v. Cox.
and Judge Bundy.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
lDOINGS OF SOCIETY IN AND AROUND WASHINGTON

and Chicago. Later she will visit her
cousin, Miss Mary Keim Sherman, In
San Francisco, from which city she will
sail for Manila, p. l., to be the guest of
her sister. Mrs. Charles W. Kutz, wife
of Mai. Kutz, Engineer Corps. U. S. A.
Miss Keim will be absent from Washing
ton for about q year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip II. Patchin and
their six-months-old daughter, who have
just returned to this country from China,
are with Mrs. Patchin's mother, Mrs.
Beverly Randolph Mason, at 1906 Florida
Avenue. where they will remain during
the month of June.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
Madden-Cummins

A pretty wedding took place yesterday
at noon in st. Andrews Church, when
Miss Margaret Cummins. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Knox Cummins, and
Mr.. Russell Strong Madden, of New York,
were married. Owing to mourning in the
family, only the immediate relatives and
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

a few intimate friends witnessed the
ceremony.
The bride. who was unattended. wore
her travelling suit of silk poplin In the
new blue shade. with hat to match.
! and she carried a round bouquet of
white sweet peas and lilies Of the
valley.
Immediately after the wedding cere-
mony an informal wedding breakfast and
reception was held at the home of the
brides parents, 200 Eighteenth Street.
and later in the day Mr.. and Mrs. Madden
left Washington for wedding trip.
After July /. they will be at home at 7ss
Riverside Drive, New York City.
Mrs. John s. Henderson, widow Of Sem
ator Henderson, has sailed for Europe,
ACCOMPANIED by her small grsnddaugh-
ter, Miss Beatrice Henderson. They will
spend the early summer in Paris and
London and on their return to this coun-
try will go to Bar Harbor, Me-, where
Mrs. Henderson will open her summer
residence, "Gleneyrie."
Mrs. Rush Fay, wife OF Ensign Fay,
L. S. n, who has been spending sew
eral weeks in Boston, Mass. and New
port, r. l., returned to Washington re-
Gently to join her parents. Medical d.
rector Frank Anderson, L. s. N. and
Mrs. Anderson. She Will spend the
month of June with them at their bunga-
low at Chevy Chase.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton A. McRae, OF
Detroit. have announced the engagement
of their daughter. Marie. and William
Alden Smith, jr. Miss McRae has just
returned from an extensive visit in this
city. where she was the guest of Mr..
Smiths parents, Senator and Mrs. Will
lam Alden Smith. She was q debutante
OF las. winter.
Lieut.. Owen H. Oakley. L. S. N. and
Mrs. Oakley arc tho guests OF Lieut..
Commander Thomas T. Craven, U. s.
N. and Mrs. Craven.
Ensign Arthur Wallace Dunn, jr. u
s. N. has arrived in Washington and is
spending several weeks with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. w. Dunn, az the
Brighton. Mrs Dunn has just returned
from Annapolis. where she spent several
days last week.
Mrs. James Lowndes. OF this city. has
leased the Morse villa at Stockbridge,
Mass, for the summer.
Chaplain DR.. Wills. U. S. A, has left
the Walter Reed Hospital and is re-
cuperating at his apartments at the
Cecil.
Mrs. Walter A. Blordorn will be at
home this afternoon at her residence,
2125 Thirteenth Street, from 4 until seven
o'clock.
Brig. Gen. James B. Burbank. u S. A,
retired. and Mrs. Burbank. who spent
the winter in Florida, have gone to their
place. Brattle Farm, at Pittsfield, Mass,
for the summer.
Miss Ruth Hitchcock. daughter Of Sem
ator Hitchcock of Nebraska. sails today
from New York on the Kronprinzcssin
Cecilie for Europe. where she will spend
the summer with friends
Mrs. I. r. Halliday and Mrs. Ralph
Walker. OF New York, are stopping at
the Shoreham Hotel.
Miss Emma z. Pratt. of Worcester.
Mass. and Mrs. J. G. X. Laurence, OF
Boston, Mass. are at the Shorcham Ho-
tel.
Mrs. Rufus Hardy. Miss Fay Hardy,
and Miss Helen Hardy. OF New York, are
at the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
Peace Plan Interest. China.

Minister Chang called upon Secretary
Bryan yesterday and informed him that
the Chinese government is interested in
the Bryan plan for a peace treaty, and
would like an opportunity to examine
into the details of the proposed agree
ment. China is the fourteenth nation
which has made a similar response.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10
"Joan of Arc" to Re Presented

Joan of Arc" a historical cantata.
by A r. Gaul will be presented at the
Central High School at Sis O'Clock to-
night by student chorus of 100 voices.
Ihe soloists will be Miss Louise Roc
hon' soprano; Herbert Aldridge, tenor,
and Robert Jonscher, BARITONE. H p.
Hoover is director. and Miss Edith b.
Athey will act as accompanied.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

There was an increase Of Sos. Al in the i'm
ports into France from the United States and
an increase OF &513.s52 in French exports to the
United States in 1872. compared with the rec
ord f the preceding year
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Chaplain DR.. Wills. u. S. A., has left
the Walter Reed Hospital and is re-
cuperating at his apartments at the
Cecil
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Lieut. Owen II. Oakley. L. S. N. and
Mrs. Oakley arc tho guests OF Lieut..
Commander Thomas T. Craven, U. s.
N. and Mrs. Craven.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Ensign Arthur Wallace Dunn, jr., u.
s. N. has arrived in Washington and is
spending several weeks with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. w. Dunn, a. the
Brighton. Mrs. Dunn has just returned
from Annapolis. where she spent several
days last week.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Mrs. Walter A. Blordorn will be at
home this afternoon at her residence,
Us Thirteenth Street, from until seven
o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Mrs. James Lowndes. OF this city. has
leased the Morse villa at Stockbridge,
Mass, for the summer.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Mrs. I. r. Halliday and Mrs. Ralph
Walker. OF New York, are stopping at
the Shoreham Hotel.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Brig. Gen. James B. Burbank. U. S. A.
retired, and Mrs. Burbank, who spent
the winter in Florida, have gone to their
place. Brattle Farm. at Pittsfield, Mass,
for the summer.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Miss Ruth Hitchcock, daughter Of Sem
ator Hitchcock of Nebraska. sails today
from New York on the Kronprinzessin
Cecilie for Europe. where she will spend
the summer with friends.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Mr.. John Barrett, Director General OF
the Pan-American Union, left Washing
ton yesterday afternoon with the Secre-
tary of State on board the L. S. S. May
flower for Hampton Roads. where they
will meet and escort DR.. Muller to this
city on Wednesday.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Miss Emma z. Pratt. of Worcester.
Mass. and Mrs. ]. G. X. Laurence, OF
Boston. Mass. are at the Shoreham Ho-
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Mr. and Mrs. Milton A. McRae, OF
Detroit. have announced the engagement
of their daughter. Marie. and William
Alden Smith, jr. Miss McRae has just
returned from an extensive visit in this
city. where she was the guest of Mr..
Smiths parents, Senator and Mrs. Will
lam Alden Smith. She was a debutante
OF las. winter.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Col. and Mrs. Edward Burr left Wash
'agton yesterday for Long Island. where
they will visit the former Secretary of
War and Mrs. Henry Stimson at their
summer home. Mr.. and Mrs. Stirnson
ere entertaining house party over tie
international polo matches.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

- The Secretary of State. Mr.. William
Jennings Bryan, has sent out invitations
TO a dinner on Thursday night in honor
Of DR.. Muller, Brazilian Minister of
Foreign Affairs, and special ambassador
TO this country.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Louise: Some physicians say over-fat-
ness Is caused by an unnatural amount
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Max Fischer announce
the confirmation of their son, Aubrey,
Wednesday, June II. They will be at
home from to 10 o'clock at 1724 Lanier
Place.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Mrs. Rufus Hardy. Miss Fay Hardy,
and Miss Helen Hardy, Of New York, are
at the Shoreham.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Maj. Gen. Thomas Barry, Z. S. A.,
commanding the Eastern Division of the
army, and Mrs. Barry have come to
Washington to attend the wedding OF
Miss Anne Greble. daughter of Col and
Mrs. st. John Greble, and DR.. William
Lawrence Estes. which will take place
tomorrow afternoon at st. Thomas
Church at 40 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1913-06-10

Former President Taft was the guest
of honor at a dinner given by Mrs. Rich
ard Townsend at the Country Club last
night.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-05-15

filling the two 200-ton silos and the
oat land will be replanted with June
corn for the second filling of these
silos.
All crops on the experiment farm
are looking unusually good, and B.
Youngblood, director of State expert
ment stations, is expecting unusually
heavy yields. Vetch, barley, emmer-
speltz wheat, oats, all are looking
good and are mature. Mr.. Young
blood is growing Indian corn and June
corn, sorghum legume and straight sor.
ghum for use in his silos. These crops
will be placed in different silos and
tests on feeding for beef production
will be conducted.
Il have never seen better looking
crops than those on the experiment
farm and the college farm" was the
remark OF Mr.. Youngblood today after
he had ridden over the farms.