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The Washington herald., 1913-01-25
SPEAKS ON TRANSPORTATION.
G. G. DAVE Urges Extension of !.
c. C.'s Powers.

The extension of the Interstate Com
merce Commissions powers to include
Jurisdiction over intra- state lines was
advocated last night by G. Grosvenor
Dave, editorial director OF the Chamber
Of Commerce of the United States, be-
fore the educational department of the
Washington Y. NJ c. A. Mr.. Dave
spoke on Transportation. the Essential
Factor OF National Prosperity in his
series of free lectures on THE Nations
Business"
Mr.. Dave also prophesied that world
peace ultimately would be brought about
by an Improvement in transportation
facilities, which would result in bring
ing all nations into closer and more
touch with each other.
Even in its present form, Mr.. Dave
said. transportation helps education by
reason of the fact that 1t standardizes
ideas and spreads enlightenment.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-25
REVOLVER SHOTS
CREATE EXCITEMENT
Alteration Between Brothers-in-Law
Results in Lots Of Noise but
Little Injury.

Alexandria, Va, Jan. 24.-The firing OF
two pistol shots shortly before z O'Clock
tonight in front of the Relief Hook and
Ladder Fire Company's house, on the
north side -vf Prince Street, between
Royal and Fairfax Streets. created con-
siderable excitement in that neighborhood
and gave rise to a report that Anthony
E Smoot, a well-known resident had
been shot. II was, however, simply an
alteration between Mr.. Smoot and Will
lam Oehlert, his brother-in-law, and dur
ing the progress OF the scuffie between the
men 1t is alleged that the pistol acci-
dentally went of.
Oehlert says that he went TO the engine
company's house and called Mr.. Smoot
therefrom. and entered into a discussion
over some family troubles. During the
discussion Oehlert claims that Mr.. Smoot
pulled a knife from his pocket. where
upon he says he struck him over the
face and he fell. and Mr.. Smoot, upon
regaining his feet, put his hand in his
pocket and produced a pistol, he claims.
Oehlert says a scuffle for the weapon fol-
lowed. during which the pistol went OF
twice. he finally gaining possession of the
weapon.
Mr. Smeot received an ugly cut over
the lip and also a cut on the head and
nose.
crowd soon collected, and pedes-
trian ran to Mr.. Smoot's assistance and
found him in an unconscious condition.
He was picked up and placed in a passing
wagon and conveyed to the Alexandria
Hospital, where his injuries were dressed
by DR.. T. NJ. Jones. He soon revived.
after which he went to his home, 2l9
South Pitt Street.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-25
Justav Carl Luders Dies.

New York, Jan. 2i-Gustav Carl Luders,
composer of The Prince of Pilsen," and
many other musical comedies, died sud-
denly early to-day in his apartments in
the st. James Court Apartment Hotel.
DR.. Matthew Beattie. who was called
i'm, reported to the coroner's office that
apoplexy was the cause of death. Mr..
Luders was born in Bremen, Germany,
and was forty-nine years old.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-25
Test Laws Validity.


In order to test the constitutionslity of
an act of the Legislature, creating the
office of police justice for Alexandria
County. which position is now held by
r. Gordon Finney, the case will be
called for hearing before the State Court
of Appeals tomorrow in the shape of
habeas corpus proceedings instituted by
n resident of the county, who was fined
for contempt.
Some time ago the State auditor r
Lee Moore, acting on the advice OF At
torney General Williams, refused TO pay
him his salary for several months. Mr..
Finney thereafter resigned. but was per-
suaded to again take the position and
have the matter tested by the Court of
Appeals in order to determine his stand
ing in the matter. This case is, there
fore. simply for that purpose.
1t is announced that the case of Rob-
ert s. Barrett against Urban S. Lam
bert for the latter's seat in the City
Council from the First Ward will be
called before the State Court of Appeals
at the March term of that tribunal.
This case will be the seventh to be
called at that term of court.
Mr.. Barrett was given a decision
awarding him the seat following a hear
ing. which took place before Judge Chi
chester. of Fredericksburg. in the Corpo-
ration Court here some time ago. The
case was appealed by Mr.. Lambert and
the latter in the meantime still retains
his seat until the question is determined
upon by the Appeals Court.
There will be no parade in this city
February % next. under the auspices Of
the George Washington Birthday Asso-
ciation. This association will soon hold
a meeting and arrange for the placing
Of a memorial wreath on Washington's
tomb on that day.
The only celebration here that day
will be the annual banquet of Alexandria
Of Masons, which will
be held that night in the auditorium
Df the Elks' Home. The George Wash
ington National Masonic Memorial Asso-
citation will also be in session here that
day.
Interest is being manifested here over
the meeting Of the State Democratic
Committee. which will he held in Rich
mond. February 10 next. when the COM
mittee will pass upon the work done by
the subcommittee in revising the party
plan to legalize the primaries of the
State in accordance with the Byrd
Featherstone law as passed by the last
session OF the legislature.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-25
Mother and Son Arrested.

There was rather a pathetic case in
| the Police Court to-day when Lucy Mil
Ter. an elderly white woman. was ar
ratgned for Vagrancy, and next her son,
Robert Miller, about twenty years old.
was arraigned to answer a charge of
creating a disturbance. The mother was
sent to the workhouse for thirty days
and the son was fined s.
1t is announced that the street COM
mittee of City Council will hold a meet
ing Monday night. when arrangements
will be made for the improvement of the
three squares III Royal Street, between
Prince and Wilkes Streets.
The work will be begun early in the
spring. The cost of this improvement
will be borne by the Washington-Vir-
Einia Railway Company, 1t having
agreed to pay the cost of same in con-
nection with the granting of the fran
chise for the use of Royal Street for
certain number Of years.
The Reliance Fire Engine Company,
No. 5. will give an oyster supper at its
engine house the night Of February 3
next officers Of the two other fire COM
panies, together with a number of city
officials. have been invited to attend.
''Sharps and Flats" a local musical
day night next at Lee Camp Hall. at
which time there will he speeches and a
musical programme given A date for
its next play and the name of the play
to be presented will be determined upon
at this meeting.
Three games OF basketball will b.
played at Armory Hall tomorrow night
as follows: Cardinal Regulars against
Baltimore, Cardinal Reserves against
Northminister, of Washington, and Car
dinal Midgets against Y NJ. c. A.. Of
Washington. The first game will be
played at 7:15 O'Clock.
Eugene E. Fisher, who was RECENTLY
arrested on a capias on a charge of send
ing improper matter through the mail.
was to-day released on furnishing bond
in the sum of 500 for his appearance at
the July term of the United States court.
The Alexandria German Club held a
dance tonight at the EIks' Home. which
was largely attended. Among those in
attendance were a number OF out-of-town
guests.
]. William May, who was one of The
Washington Herald's guests on a trip
around the world, will deliver a lecture
on ii the night OF February next at the
Young Peoples Building. The lecture
will be illustrated. Proceeds will be for
the benefit of Seminole Tribe of Red
Men, of which he is past sschem.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-25
For DI.orderrd stom,cA

thing in the world 1t is prescribed by
physicians everywhere and for sale by
ALI druggists
The Washington herald., 1913-01-25

from the equally weird Kaw River and
proceeds In irregular and informal fash
ion over the Kansas hills. 1t is the
largest desert in the United States, and
the man who raises a thirst within It's
The Washington herald., 1913-01-25

draw pensionS.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-25

Owing to the popularity n automatic cigarette
lighters, t350ooooo fewer matches were used in
France lat year
The Washington herald., 1913-01-25

The Reliance Fire Engine Company,
No. s. will give an oyster supper at its
engine house the night Of February 3
next. Officers Of the two other fire COM
panies. together with a number of city
officials, have been invited to attend.
The Washington herald., 1913-01-25

Eugene E. Fisher, who was recently
arrested on capias on a charge Of send
ing improper matter through the mail.
was to-day released on furnishing bond
in the sum of $500 for his appearance at
the July term of the United States court
The Washington herald., 1913-01-25

The Alexandria German Club held 9
dance tonight at the Elks' Home, which
was largely attended. Among those IL
attendance were number of out-of-towr
guests.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-03-27
On. Million Goats in America.

In Farm and Fireside appears n
most interesting article about goats
an article full of facts about the COM
mercial possibilities of raising these
animals. There are 100000 o Angora
goats in America and yet we import
annually over 80 per cen of the mo-
hair used in our domestic manufact-
ures. There is no reason why our
farmers cannot maintain enough goats
to supply our domestic trade with su-
perior mohair. Following Is an extract
from the article:
THE banner goat farm OF America Is
located in Texas, and numbers 5000
head Of grade and pure bred Angoras.
Last year the owner of this ranch real
ICED a net profit Of 81 per animal from
his flock. There are several other pre-
tentious goat farms throughout New
Mexico, California and Oregon The
largest goat ranch in the Mississippi
valley has 1000 head, but the average
flock in this country Is from 1000 to
500 animals.
The custom is to shear the goats
early in April. Ordinary hair sells for
S5 to IS cents a pound. This common
grade of mohair. which commands no
especially high price, is that whose
length is less, than IL inches; the Or
binary fleece of n years growth
measures about 10 inches in length.
The average mature doe will shear
from six to nine pGlr,ds of mohair
each year, while the flu: grown buck
will yield from 10 to 15 pounds. Pre-
vious to shearing, the flock Is graded
into classes of does. bucks, kids and
wethers. The feeces r marketed &C
cording to this classification. The
American Angora Goat association
maintains a special mohair warehouse
in Boston, where the fieeces of prac-
tically all the Angoras in this country
are marketed. AT this depot the feeces
are carefully cleaned. regarded If nee
essary, and baled ready for consign-
ment to the manufacturing plants,
where the raw mohair Is converted into
clothing. rugs, book bindings. shoes and
gloves. .-. E,
zone very beautiful fleece, which was
20 inches in length, sold for $3.50 q
pound. the record price for raw mo-
hair in this country. Four dollars q
pound is about the ordinary top figure.
Land can be cleared by Angora
goats OF the worst brush known to
this country for a little less than moth
ing. How? Simply this: Angora goats
will live on leaves and weeds, leaving
the land cleaner and nicer than can
be done In any other way"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-03-27
II Didn't Matter.

When Fred Kelly made a start In
journalism he was put on reporting.
One night he was sent to a big fire
down town. A reporter named
Brown was sent with him. 1t was a
large fire. and presently Brown dis
appeared. A wall had fallen, and
Kelly was sure Brown was under it.
He rushed to the telephone and called
up his city editor. KS .
Say" he shouted into the tele-
phone, Brown is gone. He's burned
up!" =
What's that?" asked the city edi.
tor.
Brown is burned up. I tell you
He fell into the fire.
"All right" said the city editor,
hanging up the telephone, "IIl send
down another man"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-03-27
lust A LITTLE TOO HAsTY
Chances Are Colonel Newton win In
v~estIgate Hereafter Before He
Makes a Complaint.

e.. -H . .-.. ICY .E- EL#H.. L.. - HrH
Have you noticed that dead dog In
Harris back yard?" inquired Colonel
Newton at the breakfast table. .vc,.
mo, / haven't; / didn't know they
had a dog" his wife returned. ~
mo more did !, but there's a dead
dog lying in their back yard. and It's
been there a day or two. IL it
isn't disposed Of by tomorrow l shall
notify the health department"
AS the dog was still there, stretched
stiff and stark, upon his return at
night. the colonel telephoned the
health department to come in the
morning and remove the body of a
dead dog in his neighbor's back yard,
which was becoming offensive.
The men came early, before the col
onel had left home, to attend to the
matter. He saw them pick up the ami
NAL, drop 1t suddenly and turn away.
The colonel, mystifed. hurried out to
see about it. ALL
why didn't you take that dog
away" he sputtered.
The officer eyed him coIdly. Jaw,
come off," he said, in a tone Of dis
gust, that's a stone dog; piece Of
bricky-brac; put out there for the ash
man." v
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-03-27
HOW TO TREAT PlMPLES AND
BLACKHEADS

For pimples and blackheads the fol-
lowing is a most effective and eco
nomical treatment: Gently smear the
affected parts with Cuticura oint-
ment, on the end Of the finger, but
do net rub. Wash off the Cuticura
Ointment in\ five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water and continue
bathing for some minutes. This treat
ment is best On rising and retiring.
At other times use Cuticura Soap
freely for the toilet and bath, to as
sist in preventing Inflammation, irri'
tation and clogging of the pores, the
common cause of pimples, blackheads,
redness and roughness, yellow. oily,
notify and other unwholesome condi-
tions Of the skin. p.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston"
Adv.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-03-27
KANSAS LAW WILL STOP
YELLOW DOG VOTING
From the Kansas city star.

II o. LLLE @N@g- NANN HEn
What is the Massachusetts, ballot Law.
that q just been enacted In Kansas? y,
1t is g. law providing for a new form
OF ballot such as has been used In Mas
~sachusetts for several years.
What is its chief difference from thu
pallet forms that have been used hith-
| erto?, d ~ '
The abolition of the party column, 50
that the straight ticket cannot be voted
by n single mark. 80 ~.
What is the arrangement under the new
law? VT ="
The names Of candidates for each office
will be grouped together in alphabetical
order under the name Of the office. thus
.~. FOR GOVERNOR. p f~-
Vote for one.l
John Allen Dem. Wichita. !
James BlaEk Prog. saiina- .
FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Vote for one.)
Charles Humphrey, Soc, Independence
John Upton, DEM, Abilene. SIS
Francis Newton, Rep. Wichita.
What does the voter dor y .
A square Is printed at the left OF the
name of each candidate. He makes a
cross mark In the square to the left OF the
name OF the candidate he desires to vote
for. p.
Will there me any party designation
upon the ballot by which the voters may
determine the politics Of the candidate?
Yes. The party designation and post
office address of each candidate will fol-
low each name. g..
Is there any way under this law by
which, he voter may vot a straight tick
ct?
Only by going over the list and mark
ing the name of his party's candidate for
a office. In this way he must pick
out his own ticket.
Does ne nave to mark the name of each
presidential elector?. IS.
No. He votes for all party electors in
one group by making a single mark.
What other important feature has the
Kansas aw besides its provision for abol-
ishing the party ~columns? ...s.I.
1t provides an educational qualification.
In what way? "
q A voter must be able to read the names
upon the ballot before he. can vote.
Can he not call upon the Judges of cleo
ton to help him mark his ticket?
No. The law permits Judges of election
to help only those voters who are physi-
cally disabled from marking their own
ballots.
viii the new law affect the method OF
nominating candidates?
No. Candidates will be selected by d.
rect primary as at present.
VIII the Massachusetts ballot be used
at the primary?
Not unless the primary law Is amended
for that purpose. A bill Is pending In the
Legislature to provide for such a ballot at
the primary.
What are the chief advantages of the
new law?
Two. BY ~abolishing the party column
intelligent, independent voting is pro-
NOTED, and the yellow dog variety of par
tlsanship which so often puts Incompetent
men in office through the protection of the
party column is discouraged. BY making
II imperative that the voter mark his own
ballot, the law automatically hampers
voting by illiterate persons. ,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-03-27
Healthy Baby is
Precious Blessing
TO Make 1t Healthy and
Keep IL He1IfIIyU Use are
liable Baby Laxative

IN spite Of the greatest personal
care and the most intelligent attention
to diet, babies and children will be-
come constipated, and it Is a fact that
constipation and indigestion have
wrecked many a young life. To start
with a good digestive apparatus Is to
start life without handicap.
But as we cannot all have perfect
working bowels we must do the next
best thing and acquire them, or train
them TO become healthy. This can be
done by the use of a l~axative-tonic
very highly recommended by a great
many mothers. The remedy 10 called
DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin and has
been on the market for two genera
lions. It can be bought conveniently
at any drug store for fifty cents or
one dollar a bottle, and those who are
already convinced Of its merits buy
the dollar size.
It's mildness makes it the ideal medi-
icine for children, and 1t is also very
pleasant to the taste. 1t is sure In
its effect and genuinely harmless.
Very little of it is required and it's
frequent use does not cause 1t to lose
its effect, as is the case with so many
other remedies.
Thousands can testify to it's merits
IN constipation, indigestion, bilious
ness, sick headaches, etc, among them
reliable people like Mrs. M. johnson,
752 Dayton st., Kenosha, Wis. She is
the mother of little Dorothy Johnson
who was always in delicate health IN
I'll her mother gave her Or. Cald-
w~elrsSyrup Pepsin. Mrs. Johnson says:
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-03-27

II never saw such rapid Improvement
in the health of anyone. Syrup Pep
sin is a wonderful remedy and / shall
never be without 1t again" Thousands
keep DR.. CaldwelIs Syrup Pepsin con
stantly in the house, for every mem
Der Of the family a use 1t from In
infancy to old age. The users Of Syrup
Pepsin have learned to avoid cathar-
tics, salts, mineral waters, pills and
other harsh remedies for they do but
temporary good and are a shock to
any delicate system.
II no member of your family has
ever used Syrup Pepsin, and you would
like to make a personal trial Of it be-
fore buying 1t in the regular way of q
druggist, send your address, postal
will do-to DR.. w B. Caldwell.
203 Washington Street, Monticello, Ill,
and a free sample bottle will be
mailed you.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-03-27
HAS ANYONE ELSE MET. HIM7
Kansas City Paper Tells Story Of En-
counter With AutomobiIist That
10 Hard to Believe.

Thus c~ynically does the Kansas City
Independent speak of the motorist
who cares for something else than
speed-for he does really exist, ap-
]pearances to the contrary notwith-
standing:
We came upon the motor car stand
ing on the brow of the hill,
"Hello!" we said to the chauffeur.
Broken down., ...
No, sir he responded.
Out of gasoline
mo, sir. We have plenty
Tire punctured?"
mo. sir. The tires are in perfect
condition"
Lost your way"
No, sir. The country hereabouts
Is very familiar"
Dropped something from the auto"
No, sir. Nothing of the sort"
Then why are your standing here?
Why are you not shooting down the
hill and across the level at a terrific
speed"
u do not care to do that" said the
owner Of the machine, who had been
silent until this moment. whenever
l come this way ! have my car stopped
here SO that l may enjoy the magnif-
cent view from this elevation"
With a frightened glance at him. we
turned and fastened to the nearest
town, to warn the officials that a per-
o evidently insane was at large in
an automobile.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-03-27
And Yet the Dance Halls Thrive.

, Young Man approaching a Crib
"Eer-er-may 1 have this one? oh,
you're too kind. You don't mind if l
hum, do you? Do you know, I'm Just
dippy over this here dip. Tee-hee,
joke. Floors swell tonight, amt It?
Gee, but l like to dance with you!
Tell that to every girl? Not on your
life! Seems as IL I must have met
you somewheres before. Wish l had,
though. Well, I'll be; that's all. Short
and sweet, hey-iust like you. Tee
hee. See you later" -,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-03-27
THE KNOW HOW 49,.
TO Feed Children and Get Good Re-
suIts.

There are more persons
made 70 by undigested food lying in
the stomach than the average indi-
vidual would suppose.
If food remains undigested in the
stomach, 1t begins to ferment, set up
gas and a large portion is thus con-
Verted into poison.
That's why i~mperfectly digested food
may, and often does, cause irritation
Of the nerves and stupor Of the mind
brain and nerves are really poisoned.
MY daughter had complained for
some time Of q distressed feeling in
the stomach, after eating, which set
me thinking that her diet was not
right" writes an anxious and intelli-
gent mother.
"She had been fond of cereals. but
had tried Grape-Nuts. From
reading the account Of this predigest-
ed food, 1t seemed reasonable to try
Grape-Nuts for her case. .
"The results were really wonderful.
The little brain that seemed at times
unable to do its work. took on new,
life and vigor. Every morning, now,
before going to school, she eats the
crisp little morsels and is now COM
pletely and entirely well, she seems to
have a new lease on 1ife-no more
distress in the stomach, nor head.
ache, but sound and well everyway."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich. Read the book, The
Road to MELVILLE" in pkgs.
THERE'S a Reason"
Ever rea the above Ietterg A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and fun OF humnM
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-03-27
Deep Discrimination.

You seem inclined to encourage
your wife to be a suffragette."
Yes" replied Mr.. Meekton. IF /
can thoroughly convince her that l
desire her to march and make speech
es, maybe she'll get resentful and
refuse to do So"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-03-27
NO PLACE TO GO.
rron the Dakota Chief.

rIOEl iG NtNNSN" AA~
The morning after the election
q good old Illinois republican
told his wife that he was going
to sell out and move and she
could begin to pack up. Why,
john" she said, you certainly
are not going to sell all this,
property, after we have worked
SO hard for IT, and leave the
farm" Eyes, ] am" he said.
''I'n be darned IL I'll live In q
state that goes democratic" He
drove of to town and when he
returned In the evening his wife
asked him IL he had sold the
farm and gotten out bills for a
public sale. NO" he said.
"C0me TO look the matter up in
the election returns there's no
state to move to"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-03-27
Her Sarcastic Slam.

"I see the women are going to wea
medieval costumes In that suffraget
parade" remarked Mr.. Wombat pleas
antIy. What are o going to wear.
my dear?"
my medieval hat" said Mrs. Wom-
bat significantly. ..4.
And there were no further remarks.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-03-27
sutfrasettes on the Jury.

rs the jury ready to report?'
No, your honoress; they are still
discussing the way in which you wear
your hair" ".
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1913-03-27
Bears the
investigating Further.

"Dobbie's word is as good as his
bond" 3
Exactly. How good is his bond?"'
If it wasn't for worry some people
would have nothing to do. -.