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Evening star., 1913-03-31
TAFTS IN THE CITY,
ON WAY TO NEW YORK
Former President and Wife
Pass Through Washington
on Way North. >.

Former President Taft, accompanied
by Mrs. Taft, made his first visit to
Washington today since he left the
White House, March 4. His stay here
was a matter only of minutes. as he
arrived at II 30 O'Clock on the Atlantic
Coast Line train from Augusta, Ga,
and after short wait at the Union
station went on to New York.
How are you feeling, Mr.. Presi-
dent he was asked.
Taft with a. laugh. and he did. Il have
been playing golf every day of my stay
in Georgia and living out of, doors, and
it has put me in splendid shape:
didn't realize what a strain the clos
ing days of an administration were
until went through them.
Now for New Hayen. continued Mr..
Taft. I'VE will stay tonight in New
York and go up to New Haven tomorrow
He added that he was looking
forward TO the work there.
Greeted by Friends.
A number of the old friends of Mr..
and Mrs. Taft gathered at the Union sta
ton to greet them. Former Secretary of
the Treasury Macveagh and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Garrison McC1intock were among
them. The former president welcomed
his formeE cabinet officer heartily. Mr..
MacVeagh Is a Yale man as we'll as
Mr.. Taft. and he said that he would drop
into New Haven now and then to visit
his old chief.
The former President made it clear
that. he had put aside all political cares
and was enjoying life. He and Mrs.
Taft did not leave their Car in the sta
ton, but held a little reception there
Mr.. Taft referred to the fact that his
son, Charley Taft, had made him a visit
in Augusta, and laughed heartily over
the fact that Charley Taft had promptly
betaken himself to, the White House to
call on the Wilson's while waiting over
in Washington three hours to make con-
nections with a train to Georgia.
Mrs. Taft looked to. be in remarkably
good health also.e
Evening star., 1913-03-31
COMM|TTEEPLANS
FOR CLEANER CITY
Meeting Called for This After
noon to Consider a Pro-
gram of Cooperation.
PASTORS OF CHURCHES
TO BE ASKED TO ASSIST
Civic Organizations and individuals
in Various Parts of District
Volunteer Aid.

Active preparations for launching
Washingtons second annual cleanup
campaign two weeks from today will be
commenced this afternoon at a meeting
of the executive committee of the clean
city organization of the District Of Co.
lumbia.
Some of the matters to receive atten-
ton today and at future meetings until
comprehensive plan for waging the
crusade has been devised relate to the
methods to be employed for disposing Of
the refuse collected during city cleaning
week, and enlisting the aid of civic bodies
in the big sanitary undertaking.
1t Is probable that recommendation
will be made for an appeal from the
local ministers for city cleaning week,
the plea to be made Sunday. April 13,
and that the issuance Of request for
funds with which to. carry on the propa-
ganda will be considered.
This is to be the first meeting of the
executive committee, which will con-
vene several times during the next
two weeks. One Of its last duties will
bodies participating in the crusade can
be given supervision of certain ter
ritories.
Executive Committee Suggestions.
A completed plan for the campaign
will be reported by the executive COM
mittee to the general city cleaning
committee probably April Z, but the
date IL tentative, as 1t is not known
how soon the preliminary work can be
completed.
Realizing that the success of the
movement to make Washington
healthier and cleaner during the COM
ing summer will depend upon the
thoroIghness with which the plans for
the crusade are prepared, the execu-
tive committee il determined to look
into every question related to the gen.
eral problem OF accomplishing this
end.
1t will consider asking the District
Commissioners to suspend during clean
up week the regulations governing the
preparation Of garbage and refuse for
collection, on the theory that this is
the only practical means Of Kidding the
city OF rubbish. It ID pointed out that
with the regulations suspended citizens
may deposit refuse In boxes or any suit
able receptacles and place the contain
ers on the sidewalks or in other public
space SO that they can be easily seen
and removed.
Last year provision was made for a
cleaning week appeal Sunday, and it is
likely that this will be done again. If
the plan is agreed to. pastors Of Wash
ington churches will be asked to call
the attention Of the members Of their
congregations to the Importance of CO.
operation on the part Of all citizens in
the cleanup campaign.
Evening star., 1913-03-31
Relief Committee Attacked.

A meeting of the members Of the relief
committee with members Of the city coun-
Gil has been called for this afternoon.
Saturday the council discussed q request
from the relief committee that 800 900
be diverted from the sinking fund Of the
city to the relief fund CounciimeH
Harry Klein and Gus Happel protested
vigorously and made numerous remarks
derogatory to the relief committee and its
motives, accusing members OF the latter.
among other things, Of trying to steal the
city government
Under the present reign Of martial law,
modified into a sort. Of commission gov
ernment, the city government is. without
authority and there Is q well defined
movement on to retain the commission
form Of government until the city has re-
covered from the flood.
Today's meeting was called in the in
terests Of harmon.
Many Thrilling Adventures.
With the rapid subsiding Of the Hood
waters and dissipating of panic among
refugees here. thrilling adventures com
tinue coming to light. Among the most
interesting of these was the experience
Of the family Of Charles n. Adams in
Riverdale When the flood first rushed
through that section Of the city Mr..
Adams got his wife and ten.fnonth-otd
twin girls into q sl16 and took them to
the home ,of q friend on Warder street.
An hour later 1t was again necessary to
move, and the family wHs taken by ree-
cuers out Of second-stofy window. The
canoe in, which they were being trans
ported was dashed against telegraph
pole by the terrific current and capsiFed.
Adams swan ibravely In the icy waters
for few minutes, when, he was picked
up by some men in a hatbOat. Just be-
fore he was rescued he saw his wife sink
floating down the street. Then he COLI
lapsed. 49, Z .sf
Family Soon Reunited.
Three hours later he regained conscious
ness to find himself in an attic, and be-
side him on the floor lay his wife. whom
he believed to have been drowned. A
few minutes later a man crawled into
the attic window from the floating roof
of a barn. bringing with him the twins.
They had caught in the branches Of a
tree and were picked of unhurt by. the
man. who was riding to safety on the
roof. Mrs Adams was rescued as she
was going down the third time by a high
school boy, on g. hastily improvised raft.
The lad was a member Of the Riverdale
troop of the Boy Scouts, and had been
trained how to administer nrst ald TO
the drowning.
John Stone, aS Victor street, was one
Of the large number OF volunteer lie
savers in Riverdale. He rescued a woman
from the second story window OF a house
on Linwood street, who insisted on bring
ing with her a snow shovel. Clutching
the shovel to her breast she sat in the
sternsheets of Stones boat alternately
singing a hymn and laughing Historically.
Evening star., 1913-03-31
APPEAL TO PUBLIC
TO ASSIST DAYTON
Money Is Urgently Needed to
Prevent Disease and Care
for Homeless.
CLASH OVER AUTHORITY
TO GOVERN THE CITY
Relief Committee Accused Of Trying
to Steal Power From Regularly
Elected Officials.

DAYTON, Ohio. March 31-John H.
Patterson, chairman OF the citizens re-
lief committee, issued the following state
ment today regarding conditions here:
'Our committee has now at its dis
posal all the food and clothing necessary
to meet the loss of the sufferers Of Day.
ton.
Money, however. urgently is required
for putting our city in a condition to
prevent the outbreak of serious disease
and to rehabilitate the thousands, many
of whom have. lost their homes entirely
and all of whom have loss their house.
hold and personal effects.
The committee wishes to send out an
urgent appeal to the citizens of the
United States for the necessary funds
All contributions. should be sent direct
to W. F. Bippus, who has been appointed
treasurer Of the relief committee. Mr.
Bippus will send receipts for ali moneys
received
Evening star., 1913-03-31
Fifty Buildings Carried Away.

CAIRO, ILL.,, March 31.-The stage of
the Ohio. river here 'at s o'clock this
morning was 52.1 feet, and the river still
is rising. The leyee Is fifty-five feet high.
and as 1t is weighted down with sand
bags for two feet additional, there seems
no immediate danger. Several companies
OF the Illinois guard arrived this morn.
ing.
late last night sent an appeal to Presi-
Evening star., 1913-03-31
Statement Withheld for Present.

Continued on Eighth Page.)
Evening star., 1913-03-31

Fair tonight and Tuesday, with
moderate temperature; light west
winds.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30
BEST SCENTS FOR THE BATH
Much Choice Is Possible, and a Wo-
man May Use Any Particular Per-
fune Which She May Prefer.

The commonest form of the bath
as beautifier is the bran bath. This
particular bath has the advantage of
being inexpensive and efficient at the
same time. The bran should be sewn
into a neat little square sack of
cheeseeloth covering, and dropped into
the bath when the water is run in
The water must not be too hot, or the
bran will be cooked and thus rendered
useless, but if warm water is poured
on it a creamy mass is formed, which
will render the skin delightfully."- soft
For those who wish to be little more
elaborate there are. sold at chemists
and stores little sacks of bran mixed
with various perfumed herbs, accord
ing to taste, such as violets, orris root
and sunflower seed.
The milk bath is not unusual, and
is is claimed that it has no rival in
identifying the skin. One well known
beauty in Paris is understood to use
milk for her bath always, and the skin
of her throat and shoulders is as
creamy white as the liquid she is
supposed to battle them with OF
course, one would not actually get
right into q milk bath as one does
with water. The milk is applied on
wads of antiseptic cotton. Then, to
prevent any sickness, it is rubbed
gently with eau de cologne
French women are also very partial
to the use of alcohol in the bath.
1t is perfumed in some way with such
scents as lavender or violet, and those
who indulge in these baths or the
bran ones use soap only once or twice
week.
Sea bathing is probably the most
bracing and the best form for the
robust, but in a climate such as ours
it cannot be recommended except in
the hot months, unless the bather is
very strong. Those who are unfor-
tunate enough to possess very irrita-
BILE skins will do we'll to eschew sea
baths altogether.
For ordinary bathing purposes most
people use ammonia or borax, which
not only softens the water, but is inval-
liable for cleaning the skin. 1t is nee
essary, however, to exercise caution
in the use of these two articles, for an
overdose in the bath, instead of max
ing the skin soft and supple, will
harden it and make it much too dry
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30
JEWEL CASE AND PlNCUSHlON
Who is Required to Do Consider
able Travelling.

One of the most convenient little
accessories to the toilet for the wo-
man who travels about great deal
is a small jewel case and pincushion
combined.
1t is made of piece of fancy rib
bon or plain satin twelve inches long
and six inches wide. The material is
sewed together lengthwise, then
divided into three parts, four inches
in each, either by stitching it on the
machine or with very close cross
stitch or featherstitching
Do this stitching four inches from
one side first, then fill the center with
wool to form the cushion in which to
stick the pins, then stitch it across
four inches from the other end
There you have a solid center with
hollow end, and these ends are turned
in to form hem one inch wide. In
these small casing is run. with mar
row ribbon placed through that so as
to pull it up like little bag on each
end.
This makes a fiat cushion in the
ICllSl, lidNiuB DdSllh0 puuS III WHICH
the jewelry is kept, brooches, brace
lets, rings, chains and the watch, when
it is not in use. The cushion can be
decorated with some pretty design
done in cross-stitch or an embroidered
initial or small spray of flowers.
Such case can be made of any
material you may choose. Brocaded
satin is always pretty; plain satin COW
cred with lace or coarse linen that can
be Numbered will be found a salts
factory substitute for other more ex-
pensive fabrics.
One side of the cushion may be
used for jewels and the other for
sewing materials-cotton, scissors,
needles, etc.-cr fer a soft ball of
darning cotton, that is always handy
to have when travelling.
This combination cushion and case
will make a splendid gift for the
young girl who is attending boarding
school or for one away from home
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30
Wilson, Arnett, wetzel, Jolnne, NASH

Wilson. Arnett Wetzel, JolLffe, Nash
and Lingamfelter.
/ Committee on Federal Relations
Mcssrs. Duty, Chairman; Penwell,
Shears, Bumgardner, Smith, of bod
d. idge; Gray, Crane, Glenn, Bfohari.
Parsons, Wetzel, Shaver, Talbot,
Warth and Wysong.
-Messrs. Gray, chairman );
Van Dine, Asbury Cook, Hill, Crislip,
Glenn, Porter, Smith, of Doddridgo;
Monroe, Warth, Huddleston, McCaulay,
Duff, of Nicholas, and Duff, of Jackson.
Forestry and Messrs.
wilson, chairman; Hartley Swiger,
hinerman, Hawley, Cobun, Van Meter,
IGlenn, Hartman, Talbot, Lingamfelter,
Duff OF Nicholas; Sauna and Huddle-
ston
! Railroads Messrs. Robinson, chair
man; Johnson, Hawley, Swiger, Glenn
Grouse, Sherr, Weigel, Bumgardner
| Wolfe, Warder, McCauley, Elson
Warth and Murray,
! Forfeited and Unappropriated Lands
-Messrs. Liller, chairman; Parsons
! iial man. NAoSOh, 1 VI CSls Duiy VI JdSh'
son; Carper, Shears, Robinson, Flesh
Ell, Monroe, Shrewsbury, Rhea, Wy,
song.
Banks and Banking essrs. Co.
burn, chairman; Shears, Johnson, Haw.
ley, Penwell, Duty, Scherr, Grouse,
Bumgardner, Farnsworth, Wetzel, Sci.
bert, Sanns, Hall
Game and Fish-Messrs. Glenn,
chairman; Penwell, Farris, Hawley
Parrish, Rhodes, Shears, Wolfe, Hill,
Van Meter, Elson, Rhea, Dice, Murray
Printing and Contingent Expenses
Messrs. INITIAL, chairman; Swiger,
Brohard, Bloch, Glenn, Rhodes, Warth,
Hays, of Calhoun, and Dice.
Education Messrs. Hartley, chair
man; Swiger, Parrish, Duff, of Jack.
son; Liller, Farnsworth, Honaker, Will
son, Cook, Morrison, Jolliffe, Nash Sci
bert, and Hays, of Gilmer.
Counties, Districts and Municipal
porations-Messrs Wertz chair,
man; Arbenz, Parrish, Swiger, Hon.
aker, Asbury, Hinerman, Penwell,
Grouse, Hartman, Terrell Thompson,
Sanns, Shaffer and Wetzel.
Medicine and Sanitation-Me ssrs.
Farnsworth, chairman; Vandine, AS.
bury, Arnett, Bannister, Cook, Crislip.
Bowling, Fisher, Warder, Morrison
Sanns, Elson, Anderson, Lingamfelter
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30
Dark Eurs Recominn.

It seems odd that so few should
realize that dark furs are much more
becoming than light, that is, to the
average woman. Sable, mink. black
fox, make her complexion look at its
very best, whereas ermine, white fox,
miniver and squirrel have exactly the
contrary effect.
The newest way of wearing the
stole is to put the middle of it on in
front, pass the ends over the shout
ders, crossing them at the back and
bringing them forward under the
arms. Even fur capes with their
rounded or pointed back are worn
in this fashion, certainly very warm
and comfortable, though slightly I'M
orthodox
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30
COLLECTING Antiquities.

Slopay received card on which,
was engraved; Professor Bruce.
Antiquarian"
He knew no such person, so his Curl
osity led him to receive him.
What is your business, professor?"
he asked politely.
Il am collector of antiquities, an
swered the old man.
so imagined And how can I
serve your"
BY paying deposit on this little
hill you have owed for more than
three years"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30
Tray Tables.

The Tripoli tray table is a thing OF
parts-three in number. There is a
large top tray, small tray (Which
fits on supports third way up the
legs of the stand) and the folding
stand When not in use this four
legged stand may be folded and
slowed away in small space The
trays are made of bamboo, and are
strong yet light in weight, and can
be easily washed. This table would
be very ornamental for tea Or re-
freshmen table in bachelor maids
den
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30
Silk Lace scarfs.

Silk Spanish lace scarfs, dyed to
match the gown, are in favor for eve
ming USE Some of the handsomest
scarfs at present are made Of a fine
crepe de chine with insets of EN-
broidered wolfe in the border. design.
One very lovely one shown by Chest
nut street importer is of beautiful
rose color, handsomely en- broidered,
With exquisite roses also embroidered
on the large wolfe insets In all the
decoration the finest graduations of
rose color melting into white were
used.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30
Fee.ino tor Death.

For week the self-appointed guide
to the blind on their daily walks had
noticed that the two men who were
her special charges felt carefully OF
the wall on either side of the door
of the asylum when passing in and out.
Since she was there to lead them, that
precaution seemed not at all neces-
sary, and she finally asked their rea-
son for it.
Il am looking for crane on the
door" one old man told her. They
don't like to let us know here in the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

The Bronx zoo is the proud posses
scr of a wild ass that kicks u times
to the minute Wouldn't it be fine
thing to stand some of the New York
police officials back of it, and see IL
they'd get into action.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

A contemporary reminds US that the
English sparrow is largely responsible
for the disappearance of the horsefiy
Bless you, we had innocently supposed
the disappearance of the horse had
something to do with 1t.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

Columbus woman, knocked down
by street car, recovered to find that
her deafness of ten years was gone.
Quite likely the first thing she heard
was an automobile honking for her to
dodge it. u
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30
Change in Wireless Operations

On vessels having but one wireless
operator, it will be hereafter neces-
sary to train a member of the crew
to act as a relief to attend the inslru-
ment for ten minutes during zach
hour to detect any distress signals
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

1t is reported that Milwaukee man
has invented system where he can
make milk from timothy hay without
the aid of the COW. An improvement
oyer some milk dealers, who have at
tempted to make it out of water.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

It is held by Gotham Judge that a
man need not support his wife who
moves into the second fiat of their
building and remains there. Must
have based his decision on the theory
that she was too uppish.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30
Snoiled Her Secret

MY first husband and l kept our
marriage q secret for nearly year"
Didn't you find 1T rather difficult?''
oh. no, not at all. We could have
gone on for much longer time If the.
horrible reporters hadn't been snoop-
ing around when applied for my di-
vorce'
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

asylum when any one dies for fear of
making US feel bad, but they put
Grape on the door, and by feeling for
it when we pass in and out we can
find out for ourselves when one OF us
has gone"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

The starvation of the fly. beginning
In the homes of the nation, might
appropriately be continued in the mar
kets, shops a4l other places where
the flies naturally think themselves
invited to feast without restriction.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

SOMEBODY shifted lead into the
place of $4,000 worth of British SOW
ereigns in transit and England is as
much amazed as the boy seeing the
rabbit come out Of the silk hat
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

Alleging that he was pricked by a
rusty needle in his mattress, a New
Orleans resident has brought suit
against local hotel keeper. The only
explanation as to how the needle came
there is that it was the much mooted
one Of haystack fame.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

1t is rumored that the dog biscuit a
Paterson woman fed her guests were
not dog biscuits at all. They were
simply her first attempt, and she hit
on that excuse to hide her failure as
a biscuit maker
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

Two Chicago detectives we're Obliged
to give up after chasing two merry
iron workers up and down the skele-
ton of skyscraper. They, were up
In the air, all right.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

An Idaho feminine jury adjourned
court at noon to go home and get din
ner. And still there are those who
say jury duties would interfere with
womans work
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

One feature of such bets as that
which compels a man to push a pea
nut along the sidewalk for four city
blocks, with sausage, is the proba-
bility that the winners will also get
Jobs helping to run the country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

A Chicago doctor says appendicitis
is to be treated without surgical OPP
Grafton. But an anaesthetic will be
needed to relieve the patient of his
bankroll afterwards. just the same as
now.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

Apparently France is getting ready
for the ten-cent vaudeville comedian.
One of its savants has prepared
dictionary OF the monkey language
and made a collection of monkey
songs.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

A Kansas City women's jury return
ed verdict in three hours in a case
in which a male jury previously had
disagreed. They must have been
talked out.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

Suffragettes in New York, forbid
den to speak at big exhibition, have
invented the "voiceless speech" This
idea ought to take them enthusiast
tically in the average domestic arena
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

Love of animals. says New York
specialist, is a disease. That New
port society circle must be an awfully
unhealthy set.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30
The Infant Terrible

"Mr. Lilsbeau. is it true that YOU
hain't got sense enough to come in
out of the rain?"
Yes, Miss Kitty; you must always
believe what papa tells you
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

A Partisan chemist has discovered
a dye for dresses that changes color
hourly. A time saving device for soci-
ETY. matrons who heretofore have re-
made their toilette each hour.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

A Pomeraniam dog got stuck In
rainspout in Philadelphia, and pa
trolman used can opener to rescue
it. That policeman knew how to get
the lid off, all right.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

A Bostonian has donated 100000 to
combat college athletics. Probably 1t
will be used to start chess, checkers
and pingpong tournaments.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-30

There is no question but what it
was tough who assaulted the Chi
cago girl who lost two teeth in biting
him.