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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-13
CONSUMERS LEAGUE
MEETS TOMORROW
Representative Peters and Miss Frances
Perkins to Be the Principal
Speakers.

Representative Andrew Peters OF Mas
sachusetts and Miss Frances Perkins, OF
New York. will be the speakers at the
second annual meeting of the Consum-
ers' League that is to be held tomorrow
afternoon at 4:45 o'clock at Rauscher's.
Mr.. Peters will speak on the Peters-La
Toilette bill, which has just been rein
troduced into both Houses Of Congress,
and Miss Perkins will speak on the gen.
eral aspect of such protective legislation.
Our discussion this year., said Mrs
Harvey Wiley. the president Of the local
league, will be confined to the question
of legislation The original policy OF
the National Consumers League when
il was founded twenty-three years ago
was to try to ameliorate the conditions
of working women and children by a
policy of persuasion the consumer,
or purchaser, bringing pressure to bear
on her own tradespeople. who were en-
ployers of labor. BY degrees, however,
the pioneers of the movement saw that
what they could accomplish by this means
was strictly limited, and that they would
have to have recourse to legislation in
order to protect the well-intentioned en-
ployer against the competition of his un-
scrupulous rival. The Consumers
League has standards in regard to hours,
wages. and general sanitation and fire
protection, which it considers absolutely
essential to the physical welfare of the
working women of the country. These
standards it is trying 10 enforce by stat
ute in State after State
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-13
POSTAL CLERK IN SERVICE
JUST HALF A CENTURY
John J. B. Lerch, Appointed by Presi-
dent Lincoln, and Member Of
His Bodyguard, to Observe
Anniversary To-day.

John J. B. Lerch. one Of the little
band of eleven survivors Of Eighth
Battalion. Turner Regiment, District
National Guard. which acted as the
bodyguard of President Lincoln during
the early years of the war. will cele-
brate his fiftieth anniversary of service
with the Washington postoffice today.
On April 49, 1868, just a half century
ago, Mr. Lerch was appointed as one
of the clerks in the postoff1ce of this
city at the request Of President Lincoln.
He has served there ever since. and has
this that is unique in his record. he has
nothing but memories of kindnesses and
! kindly memories of all his associates
during his long term of service.
Mr.. Lerch was born near Nuremberg,
in the kingdom of Bavaria, where the
people are noted for their qualities of
heart, freedom from stiff conventional
ity, and for their good fellowship.
Equipped with his Bavarian inheritance
Of good nature and kindly interest in
his fellows. Mr.. Lerch remembers only
to have met friends among the many he
has come in contact with during his long
period of residence in Washington. He
speaks of number of them with affec-
Tomato recollection. President Lincoln
was a friend of his, and the great lead
ers of those troubled times, who came
within his ken, still hold warm places
in his regard
Mr.. Lerch was born December 10. 1892.
He first came to this country with
party Of friends in 1s49 returning to the
vaterland in 1852. He again came to
America, to stay, in 1853, and settled
down in the District, where he was
married in the following year
When war broke out between the
North and the South he took a leading
part in the organization of the Eighth
Battalion, of the Turner Regiment. ID.
c. n. G. His battalion was chosen as
the personal guard of the great Pres-
dent and formed his escort whenever
he went to the Capitol For this bat
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-13
DINNER CLOSES SEASON.
Y. VI. G. A. Debating Team Hears
Addresses and Plans Future.

The Debating Club OF the Y. NJ. c. A.
closed its season last night with a din
ner at the National Press Club. The
forty members of the club. their officers,
and several guests of honor celebrated
the closing of the season by discus
sion of next years plans. when 1t is
hoped that the organization will double
its membership.
II. w. Johnson. president Of the club,
was POSTMASTER. The following guests
made brief addresses: NJ, j. Jones, d.
rector of education of the Y. NJ. &. A.
W. X. Cooper. its general secretary;
Roger J. Whiteford, coach OF the club;
W. E. Gillieland, vice president: P. N.
Smith secretary: E. r. Sterling. c. F.
Stone, Fl. H. Willhort. F. ID. Scott. ID. J..
Richardson, T. T. Marye, A. D. Mackey,
NJ. Hale and II. r. Stutsman.
The club will continue under the di-
rection of its present coach. r. J. White
ford and will hold its reorganization
meeting some time during the coming Oc-
tober
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-13
|P. V. DE GRAW WITH
INSURANCE COMPANY
Former Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General, Mentioned as Probable
Commissioner.

p. V. De Graw, who recently retired
from the postal service as Fourth Assist
ant Postmaster General. has accepted the
position Of vice president and interstate
commissioner of the Postal Life 1nsur-
ance Company. of New York.
1t Is Mr.. De Graw's purpose. through
his connection with the Postal Life In
surance Company, to devote his energy
to the PRONUNCIATION of plans, not only
for life protection but also for the care
of superannuated governmental employees.
Mr.. De Graw's name has been presented
to President Wilson for appointment on
the Board Of Commissioners.
During Mr.. De Graw's administration
of the Fourth Assistant Postmaster Cen
erals Office he accomplished the extern
sion of the rural delivery service from 20,
900 to more than 1900 routes.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-13
Dominican Trouble Continues.

A fresh complication has been injected
into the political situation in the Do
minican Republic by the split between
the House and Senate in the matter
Of the election of new provisional
President. The Senate voted unanimously
three times for Senior Bordas Valdez, a
Senator from the Puerta Plata district.
The House. however. has refused to in
dorse this election, and the vote in that
body resulted in a tie between Jimenez
and Horatio Vasquez, leaders in the late
revolution. NelasQueZ, minister of
finance under the Caceres administra-
ton. also is strong candidate in the
House
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talon is claimed the honor Of losing
the first men killed on the Northern
side.
The old guard, Mr.. Lerch says, have
stuck together, true comrades through
the long intervening years. Every April
II. the day when they were mustered
in they have come together for BAN
uuet. In these later years places around
the banquet board have grown fewer,
until now but eleven of them remain.
When they meet again next year, an
extra special celebration will be made.
Mr. Lerch says: So many of the COM
rades have been finally mustered out
that the next occasion of their gathering
is to ibe observed with greater cere-
monies
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-13
strike Information Sought.

A resolution calling for a Federal in
quiry into the treatment of striking coal
miners in the Paint Creek and Cabin
Creek districts of West Virginia by
mine guards and State troops during
the strikes of the past two years was
introduced in the Senate yesterday by
Senator Kern of Indiana, the majority
leader Mr. Kern has become interested
in the complaints of the United Mine
Workers of America that their members
and officers in West Virginia have been
mistreated and sent to the penitentiary
for long terms by courts-rnartial upon
evidence which the strikers declare has
been either trifiing or wholly false.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-13
Plan for National Primaries.

A scheme for a national Presidential
primary to be held in all States on the
second Monday in July in the year of
Presidential elections was introduced
yesterday by Senator Cummins of Iowa.
A national board is to canvass the re-
turns and certify the nominations to
the national committees of the several
parties and to the election officials. The
bill forbids the nomination of Presi-
dental candidates by any other means
than by independent petition or through
this primary.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-13

The story OF THE Chimes of Nor
mandy" an old chateau haunted by
ghosts and with a bell that would not
ring until the rightful heir returned, was
the musical feature of the evening. 1t
was given with real harmonic and dra-
matte ability and made a distinct hit.
Jeffersonian Democracy sang a beau
tiful waltz song. telling how he long
had pondered on the snug berths he
should claim without fear. but that his
hopes were shattered each electoral year.
Now, however, he was on his way to the
White House Then Mrs. Grundy enter
ed to tell him that he could not get along
without her assistance.
Oh, you can Join us at your case
In receptions 'or pink teas. :
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-13
hill for Trade Commission.

The bill to create an interstate trad
commission for the regulation of cor
porations engaged in commerce alon,
the States and with foreign nations. ex
cept common carriers, was reintroduceC
yesterday with committee amendment:
by Senator Newlsnds. chairman of the
Interstate Commerce Committee. Hi.
committee took up the measure during
the last session, but made only a gen.
eral report upon it at that time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-13
Samuel GOmpers Better.

Samuel Gompers. president of the
American Federation of Labor, who is
a patient at the Episcopal Eye. Ear. and
Throat Hospital is reported as resting
comfortably and in no serious danger.
Ear trouble Is the cause of his con-
fnement. 1t has not been definitely de-
cided whether an operation will be per-
formed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-13

BY means Of an ingenious instrument the hydro
scope the human eyesight penetrate the ocean
DEPTHS and clearly distinguish objects more than
mile below the surface.
Evening journal., 1913-08-02

The employers who have the most
efficient organizations are the ores who
make best use of the Wants.--Adv.
Evening journal., 1913-08-02

frequently very diaphanous, but this
sheerness is conducive to comfort on
torrid days. and the ribbons, rose
buds and laces to be seen underneath
are very dainty and charming. With
their delicate, ruffleu fichus and at
tractively shaped necks filled in with
tulle or chiffon, no method of devel-
opment could be more appealing or es-
sentially feminine, and, too, this low
neck fashion never produces head
ache. To be sure, there are other
waists much less fragile and dainty
which are equally good style The
practical shirt waists have lost not
whit in favor, and, whether made of
wash-silk. <esher pain or striped, Of
flannel, linen or percale, are always
very popular. At all times the waist,
whether or filmy or firm material,
should be fresh and dainty, thus aid
ing in the difficult task of looking
and keeping cool in hot weather.
Whether sightseeing abroad or in
our own country, shepherds check, in
black and white, will always hold a
prominent place in correct travelling
attire. II is equally important this
season to the smart outfit of the stay
at-home II may be bought in soft
flexible silk or serge, and in either
large or small check. AS a bodice
accompaniment the traveller hasten
ing from place to place should choose
a waist of dark silk. or of crepe of
any desired shade, as this can be
readily washed, and requires no iron
ing
How appropriate then, for all prac-
tical purposes is the attractive waist
and skirt Of the second illustration
The waist is developed in white crepe.
Collar Of lace and deep yoke extend
ing over the shoulders ale pleasing
features The skirt is of black-and-
white plaid I'm large check. A fash
ionable wide girdle Of black satin,
brought loosely twice about the
waist, finishes the costume which is
sufficiently smart for business, street
or travel
An apt example Of the way our ideas
shape themselves to the changes ir
fashion is evidenced in the cut-leather
belts of a contrasting color with the
NooluAut. AliAouEu bNill muNA IL
vored. gay ribbons have not the ex-
elusive right of encircling milady's
waist. But, a short time ago, leather
belts of contrasting color were con-
sidered too fancy" by the woman of
really good taste. and, too it was not
/ the mode to break the lines with a
( belt, girdle or sash in color Now
ell this is changed. Stunning belts
4 of suede in Chinese blue, dull and
moss green, bronze. lapis lazuli and
apricot are seen with many of the
I smartest costumes. They are not
/ drawn taunt, as formerly, but allowed
to come down loosely below the waist,
in similar fashion to the ribbon gir-
] dies worn They naturally crush a
little In this way the effect Of sup
] pleness which should characterize
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sh Costumes Have Peg Top Peecfy Proper

At the recent convention Of the Ma
tional Ladies' Tailors and Dress
makers Association. the great ma
jority favored the continuation of the
narrow skirt: so it will be with us
during the fall and winter.
They fixed its width at one yard, or.
at most, a yard and quarter. and
with true American independence.
and regardless of pious anathemas,
decreed that the slash at the hem
was perfectly proper" So, it, too,
will remain, but it is limited to
depth of eight inches. The wide. gir-
die effect, such as illustrated in the
first figure, will finish the garment at
the waist and the deep cuff or band
will form an effective trimming for
the lower hem. The charming frock
below was developed in white surah
silk. Drapery in both waist and
skirt is an attractive detain. Narrow
panel of silk embroidery in shades
of gold, royal blue and white, extends
down the entire front of the costume.
Gobeln blue grdle, finished at the
ends by beaded ornaments is knotted
carelessly at the left side. the ends
hanging to the knee. For dinner,
reception or matinee, the frock is
equally attractive either in summer
or winter.
Among other approved modes are
the peg-top and leg-o'-mutton skirts,
which, in their general silhouette,
closely resemble one another. The
60 h ,,1n fv,Ns
the waist. At the back and front
these are draped into panels, giving
a broad effect over the hips and very
narrow lines about the lower edge.
The lego mutton skirt has Vatican
pleats at the hips The lower mar
row hem is finished with stitched,
smartly turned-up cuff, an innovation
in the style of finishing a woman's
skirt that much resembles the smart
turn a dandy gives the hem of his
trousers. The substitute for this cuff
will be the band. We are assured
that this band will be very smart,
particularly on the Balkan dresss.
Suit coats, made Of broeaded
eponge, will be worn with plain
skirts They will nave sloping shoul-
der-ltnes and klmono sleeves, and
range in length from thirty-six to
forty-one inches Evening coats OF
charmeuse, plain or brocaded, for the
present, and of plush and wool cloth,
with moire finish for fall and winter,
will be effectively draped. The drawn
in appearance at the hem continues
in favor The approved length is
4 from forty-one to forty-hve inches.
( Embroidery, fur, velvet and velour
will be the fashionable trimmings.
/ In all the furore raised about ex-
| travagance and immodesty in the
present styles no one has thought
to make favorable comment on the
charming simplicity and unparalleled
comfort of the present-day b'ouses,
! To be sure, the materials used, mus
lin, mouseline, chiffon and crepe are
Evening journal., 1913-08-02
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

Russian salad in aspic can be made
of almost any kind of leftover yege-
tables. chopped and arranged ia lay
ers in the aspic. OF course, it should
be chilled and served with mayon-
naise.
Pure chloro.orm will remove paint,
grease and other stains from colored
garments Put clean blotting paper
under the spot and pour the chloro-
form-a few drops-on it, in the open
air.
good summer dessert is made by
lining a pudding dish with sponge
cake and filling the dish with steWed
fruit Put more sponge on the top,
press till cold and coat the whole with
boiled custard
To make gum arabic water. so often
used in starching. take two ounces
of white gum arabic crystals and dis
solve in half a pint of warm water
Strain through muslin. then bottle and
cork.
If the sink pipe to the drain gets
clogged and boiling water with wash
ing soda has no effect, try syring-
Ing the hole in the sink with a good
garden syringe. The force of the
water will clean the pipe
One way of 1essening housekeep-
ing cares in summer is to do away
with window curtains and use only
shades. 1t saves both washing and
trouble when sudden storms come and
curtains are apt to be soaked.
To make green pea puree, boil good
green peas in light stock with two
~. -
of mint When cooked, drain and
rub through a cheescloth. Mix with
a very little thick white sauce.
In preparing salads the lettuce, en-
dive, etc, should be perfectly cleansed.
but not left in the water Dry them
by tossing in a napkin, and do not
prepare with dressing, etc, till the
last moment before serving
One of the best ways to keep the
eyes clear and healthy is to give them
a bath night and morning in a salt
solution, using a level teaspoonful of
salt to a pint of boiled water Let
the salt settle and use the solution
with an eyecup.
If a book gets grease spots on its
leaves, they can be removed by dip
ping a camel's-hair brush in rectifed
spirits of turpentine and moistening
the spot When the latter is dry,
moisten it with spirits of wine. and
the turpentine will disappear
Salad jellies are an excellent way
to utilize all sorts of left-overs. Some-
times the foundation jelly may be
made with the water vegetables have
been boiled in. combined in the usual
way with gelatine All such jellies
should be sliced with a warm knife.
Table jellies mixed are delicious
pineapple and raspberry. or lemon
and cherry, according to taste. A
jelly added to stewed fruit improves
it and thickens the syrup Sufficient
may be added to make a mold and
turn out to serve with cream or Gus
itard.
4 A substitute for egg is made by pre-
pairing a thick paste of flour and wa
tier then dip the fish or outlet to be
fried into batter. and sprinkle with
breaderumbs. You will find this
answers we'll. giving a beautiful brown
appearance and preserving the deli
cate flavor.
Evening journal., 1913-08-02
VETERANS PREPARE
FOR ENCAMPMENT

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Aug. 2.-
Preparations for the entertainment OF
the forty-seventh national encamp-
ment in September are going ahead
at satisfactory speed Nearly all Of
the committees have pushed their
work TO point where it may be said
that all plans will be carried through
without so much as a serious hitch
The finance committee. which has
been at work securing funds neces-
sary to finance the big undertaking,
reports that the money is in hand or
in sight; that there viii be no trou-
Bile over payment of the bills of the
encampment association.
The committee on assignments to
homes has met with success in the
matter of securing lodging for a very
large crowd of visitors during the en-
campment The people of Cnatta-
nooga are opening their homes to
veterans and visitors with the same
hospitality that marked their action
when the Confederate survivors met
in annual reunion here in May. The
same rates that prevailed during the
Confederate reunion will prevail dur
ing the encampment Of the Grand
Army of the Republic. These rates
are in all instances reasonable. There
will be no effort to increase rates for
lodging or meals anywhere in city
In other words. the regular rates for
meals and lodging will be charged
by hotels, restaurants and boarding
houses. The best homes of Chatta-
nooga have opened their doors % en-
tertain visitors and veterans alike at
rates that will not be objected 70 by
any.
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FIGURE 2

the figure is obtained The blouse
droops over them slightly. both back
and front.
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RESINOL MAKES
ECZEMA VANISH

Stops Itching and Burning Instantly.
There is immediate relief for skins
itching. burning and disfgurcd by ecze-
ma, ringwoin or other tormenting skin
trouble, in a warm bath with Resinol
Soap and simple application of Resinol
Ointment. The soothing, healing Resi-
mol balsams sink right into the skin,
stop itching instantly and soon clear
away all trace Of eruption, even in Sc
we're and stubborn cases where other
treatments have had no effect. After
that, the regular use of Resinol Soap is
usually enough to keep the skin clear
and healthy.
You need never hesitate to use Resi-
mol. II is doctors prescription, that
has been used by other physicians for
years in the treatment Of all sorts of
skin affections. 1t contains absolutely
nothing that could iniure the tender
est skin. Practically every drug
gist sells Resinol Ointment and Resinol
Soap. Trial free; Dept Up. Resinol,
Baltimore, Md Works wonders for sun
burn.
Evening journal., 1913-08-02

The above pattern aud other May
Manton Patterns described in THE
EVENING JOURNAL and all the pat
terms made by the May Manton Pat
tern Company can also be obtained
for 10 cents from
THE SMITH-z0LLINGER co.
Fourth and Market SITS.
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HARRIsnN sTREET sERYICEs.

Harrison Street NJ e. Sunday school
wiwll meet at 945 The attendance at
the morning sessions has been
gratifying. At 10.45 o'clock the
Sacrament of TIE Lords Supper will
be administered and members received
into church fellowship. The vesper
service will begin az $50 o'clock. The
attendance last Sunday evening was
the largest one of this year.
Evening journal., 1913-08-02

D. Ross & Son. Inc. 206-10 Market
street. are the exclusive agents for
Mccall patterns and publications. and
carry in stock over 10000 dress rat
terms of the latest Paris. London and
New York styleu from which the
ladies of Wilmington can supply their
wants Immediately at popular prices.
10 and is cents.@
Evening journal., 1913-08-02
SERVICES AT BRANDYwINE.

The usual services will be held in
Brandvwine NJ. =. Church tomorrow,
with the Rev. F. +. Carpenter, the pas
tor. in the pulpit. There will be com
munion in the morning, Sunday school
at the usual hour and twilight SER
vice in the evening.
Evening journal., 1913-08-02
,idney Trouble Began With Lame
Back.

J. l.. Hackl, 915 Eighth St.. Lin
|oln, ILL.,, was recently cured of bad
bse of kidney trouble that started
|ith lame back, and says: Il am
Frtainly thankful in getting a cure of
Iy kidney trouble by using Foley
Iidney Pills. Try them yourself
P. Danforth, Market and Second
Ireets, Wilmington, Dell
Evening journal., 1913-08-02

Effective way of making one of the
'ordered materials so much in vogue
MS season. In taffeta, embroidered
With broderie anglais, and faced with
'elyet or plain satin, the dress is
'ery pretty. The robe designs come
II ready to be made at prices rang
ng from $500, $500 and SIS.
No. 4456 Sizes go "a, SO. 3s, 40.
z and "A bust. Price of pattern, 15c.
For sale by the Crosby & Hill Co.,
Sos. 605-607-60s Market street.
Evening journal., 1913-08-02
MIR GUY in PULPIT.

In Z. A. NJ L. Church Twelfth and
French streets, tomorrow the Rev Viii
liam II. Guy will preach at 1890 and
: 80 o'clock Mr. Guys morning preach
ing subject will be: "The Power Of
Christ To Heal"
Evening journal., 1913-08-02

NEW YORK, Aug. 2-Whoever the
man was who first assumed the pre-
rogative of creating models for
woman. he secured for himself a long
line of followers Sometimes they
have been condemned, sometimes
mildly approved, but still more fire.
quently enthusiastically admired by
the favored sex. A recent body of
these august personages has set the
stamp of approval on many charming
features Of our present fashions and
suggested a variety of new ideas
which promise TO be equally popular.