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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03

how mrny things there are In life.
Most Of them are so useless, too. like
the banana peel you step on or the
mosquito that picks out your nose
for relay station! +"
"The political situation Is interest
ing" broke in her father to avert gath
erng trouble. Take the referendum
and recall"
Gracious" walled Selma. what do
I know about them? II you could tell
me what the Wilson girls really look
like Id enjoy it much more and |
think it's every ones duty to know
about public persons!"
Il hear" said Selina's mother, Gag.
erly, that Mrs. Wilson had her inaug.
uration dress made"
Mother" broke in her son reprov.
ingly. how can you speak Of mere
clothes when you might be converting
on DR.. Carrel and his wonderful dis.
coveries in regard to transplanting
eyes and livers and things! He says
that cells"
you might choose some other sub.
ject for the dinner table," holly re.
proved Selma, pushing aside her salad
pointedly. There is nothing especial.
ly brilliant about cells that can see!
Why, look at any dinner scene on the
stage! The people just talk about
nothing in particular. but it is clever
and all that and"
81 have mislaid my list Of original
epigrams," asserted her brother in an
annoyed tone. Il might have known
that I'd want them tonight, too! Tell
the butler there is salt in the ice
cream and that If Lord Percy -alls
am not at home! Not-at homel"
Harold said his mother. reprov-
ingly. please don't be rude! l am
sure Selma means we'll"
Means WE'LL" almost shrieked Sc
lima. IF that's all the thanks I get
for trying to lift my family above
the ordinary Ill give up! wanted to
do something to enliven the dullness
Of dinner!"
Cheer up, little one" her brother
said. you have! We've oil been
talking 90 fast that nobody has had
time to eat thing and Nora, who has
q date with her young man, is crazy
because she can't clear the tablet"
III you wanted to amuse us, Selma"
said her father. you have! don't know
when the family has been funnier-
speaking - . mere outsider who Just
drops into meals!"-Chicago Daily
News.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03
SCARFS AND SLIPPER BAGS
May Be Made by Any One Clever
With the Needle, and Are Pretty
for Presents.

Your young friends probably need
many dainty accessories which are
necessary to the party frock. A party
frock Is always acceptable.
Purchase white crepe de chine. chif'
fon or mousseline de sole the desired
length. Fringe the ends and knot the
fringe. % that It does not become
matted. Now from pale pink silk or
satin cut wild roses and applique
them to form q border on the scarf
ends. To accomplish successfully. use
the long.and-short stitch with pink
embroidery silk. The centers and
stamens should be worked with green
elk. The border may be Of any color
to match the gown with which the
scarf 10 to be worn.
slipper bags always are much ID
mired by girls. II one were made to
match the scarf the gift would b
complete. From the white material
make . bag in the usual way and ap-
plique several wild roses on one side.
Line 1t with white silk and run . cord
or narrow ribbon through the top.
The exquisite squares OF Japanese
embroidery for sale In all art depart
ments make lovely party bags.
At the remnant counters you can
procure odd lengths Of gorgeous bro
caded silks too small to use for any.
thing but slipper bags. If these are
daintily lined and drawn together with
a cord to match the brOcade. they are
most effective.
Short lengths of lovely ribbon can
be joined by overcasting the selvages
together. forming i strip wide enough
for the slipper bag. Plain and figured
ribbon are frequently combined in this
manner. Two or three strips OF rib
bon are required to produce tho neces'
sary width. Strips of lace insertion
Joined to ribbon also make a pretty
bag.
A visit to the remnant counter Will
supply you with materials to fashion
party bag for each of your young
friends. ard they will cost you q com
paratively small amount.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03
HER DOMESTIC UPLIFT
BY MARY PALMER.

Il WISH" Selma remarked with q lit
tic frown. addressing the others
around the dinner table. Il wish this
family would pay more attention to
the finer things Of life! l wish We
could have real conversation 1t the
table instead Of these silences, broken
BY remarks on the butter or announce
ments that the plumber left his bill
today"
We'll. WE'LL" cried Selinais college
brother when he had caught his
breath. Tag! know! Little sister
has been attending q meeting for the
amelioration Of ordinariness In the
home! Now hasn't she!''
II am sure" said Selina's mother
with dignity. Il don't sec what you
ind to object to In the family CON
versation!"
Cant I eat my dinner in peace?"
demanded Selina's father. I'm tired
after q day downtown and besides I'm
usually thinking"
That's just what you shouldn't do"
cried his daughter. triumphantly. "You
should leave business cares in your
desk and freshen up your mind"
Thank you!" responded her parent,
tartly. My mind seems fresh enough
to achieve tclcrably large income for
the needs Of four people as it isl"
"Tell me-" said Selina's college
brother, leaning forward eagerly,
what do you think of the nebular
hypothesis-just between us two?
Your remarks positively will not be re.
peated."
That's it," cried Selma. BE smart
and try to make fun of me instead of
helping. You know perfectly we'll
what l mean. Harold Bings!"
"Just what do you mean. Selina?''
inquired her father.
81 should think any one would
know" declared his daughter 81
want to change the humdrum atmos-
phcre that prevails here into some.
thing interesting. There are so many
things in life"
There you are." cried her brother,
i've noticed it myself Often on my
way down the street I've positively
reeled under the shock Of realizing
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03
house Plane Important.

The care in the home and all other
lcrms OF household work are greatly
facilitated by right planning and the
use or suitable materials for tho
construction aud furnishing of the
home. An ade iuate and convenient
water surply and other conveniences
are esscA;ial, not only for comfort
and for saving labor, but also from
the standpoint Of home hygiene
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03

Overcoming Action % Tides.
Sor use on rivers subject to 1raaa
udal changes an Alabama enginese
has Invented . floating wharf which
runs up and down upon q solid Incline
laid with rails.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03
POST g. G. A. R.

Meets the FIRST SATURDAY In ever,
month at 10 \. IN. at the home o
]. NJ. Sparkling on Kentucky avenue
A e. S,IAFfER, COMMANDED
!. r TALLEy, Adjutant
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03
ORDER OF EAGLES.

The Fraternal Order of Eagle,
meets every Wednesday night a,
1880, at Odd Fellows hall.
J. II. WILLIAMS, President.
q. II. SMAI1.S. Secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03
K. 0F p

Regular meeting ever! fiesda
It 1880 at Odd Fellows Hall. Visit
Ing members always welcome,
F. D. BRYAN.
Chancellor Commander
4 N. .ACKSON, Secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03

Palm Chapter, o. r s meets ever
second and fOurtn Thursday night
Il each month al 7:%o Y m Mrf
Fiora Keen. w. NJ; ]. +. Wilson
S-sy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03

Lake Lodge No. 2. I. o o +
meets Friday nights at 1880, al I
.. o. r. hall. Visiting brothers ar
cordially invited.
IL. REYNOLDS, Sec
w. p. PILLIANS, N G.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03
Jabots,

Jabots.
The spreading jabots are much In
vogue. They may be square. pointed
Or rounded. tucked or fulled, but they
should be made Of shadow lace.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03
-. pi, for Her Pet.

rs Pig for Her Pet.
!. r.s.l il5r'yht Of Palmyra, N.
:, 4al pet. a tame pig.
! by artificial means.
ron the litter when a
b.. ~ little animal shows
y is young mistress,
/. a. would a dog.
lousy Of her other
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03
G. |. A. to B. Of l. L.

Orange Blossom Div No ~
q. | 4. to B OF L. Fl meet, ever.
second and fourth Wednesdays =
each month at $3.50 .. N. Vis.,,
Sisters always welcome
MRS. J. G. BROWN Sec'y
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03

Lakeland camp No. rs W q y"
meets every second and fourth Thar
lay night. Woodmen Circle dr,
Il rlnr u,v- * / = tr 1.
auncil Commander. Mrs Sa!lie Sell
.,ladan OF circle
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03

Elnora Rcbci:;.h Lodge No
meets every second and fourth Mon
day nights at |. 0. y. +. hall. Visit
Ing brothers and sisters cordially In
vitcH
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03
United Brotherhood Of Carpenter
and Joiuers Of America, Local 1776

Meets every Tuesday night at 7
. o'clock, 1t McDonald's hall.
RI. MARSHALL. President.
NV. LAYTON. Vice Prsa
J. W. LOGAN. Treasurer.
III. FIELDS. Fin. Socy.
H. =. DIETRICH. Rec. 0ecy.
H. L. cox. Conductor.
SAMUEL BOYER,
J. W. SCARF.
{. l.. WILLOUGHBY.
Board Of Trustees.
Lakeland Lodge No. ~. =. 1 A
~ Regular communica lions held on
second and 4th Mondays at 1880 p
n. Visiting brethren cordially In
vited. J. c. OWENS, ". NJ.
J. F. WILSON. Secy
Lakeland Chapter. r. a N n
20 meets the first Thursday nisht !!
each month In Masonic Han Visit
ing companions welcomed. A. .
Leonard. Ii. p: j. F, Wilson. SeCy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03

MRS. F. c. LCNCMAN. N G
MRS. LILA SELLERS, Sec.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-03

DR.. SARAH E. WHEELER
OS1EOPATH PHYSICIAN
Rooms 6. s and Z. Bryant RuIdinS
Lakeland, Fla
Once Phone 278 Blue.
House Phone 278 Black.
The Washington times., 1913-02-14
ONLY HOUSEKEEPtR,
PLANT Of WIFE IN.
SUIT FOR DIVORCE
Mrs. Robere E. Mathews Asks
Divorce, and Charge Mis-
conduct. !.

Robert E. Mathers, president and gen.
erai manager of the Mathers-Lamm
Paper Company. was named as defend
ant today in q suit for an absolute
divorce filed in the District Supreme
Court by Clara B. Mathers.
Misconduct and mistreatment of his
wife are the principal allegations con-
tained in the bill. The couple were
married In Baltimore, November I, 1901,
and have two children.
Defendant conducts himself toward
her more as an employer than hus-
band and has seemed to consider plain
tn simply as q housekeeper and one
who was only expected to get his meals,
keev his clothes and apartment In pro-
per O rder and condition, and not entitled
to his society, companionship, and affec-
tion," charged Mrs. Mathers.
Mrs. Mathers informs the court that
her husband has lost his love for her
and after dinner usually goes out in
his automobile and remains sometimes
until Q q. m. She also alleges that he
curses and abuses her before their
children.
Owing to the domestic difficulties,
Mrs. Mathers AYERS she II living with
her two children alone. but that hef
husband gives her 800 month for
their support. She says that at least
Sl26 q month Is required.
Attorney J. s. Easily Smith appears
for Mrs. Nathers.
The Washington times., 1913-02-14
MRS. G|RARO TO Be
BURIED TOMORROW
Wife Of General Girard Expires
at Hospital, Following an
Operation on Monday.

The funeral of Mrs. Anna Rebecca
Girard. wife Of Gen. A. C. Girard. who
died last night at the George Washing
ton Hospital. win be held tomorrow af-
ternoon from st. Margaret's Church.
The burial will be at Arlington Gene
tery.
Mrs Girard was formerly Miss Anna
Rebecca Eppiny. Of Charleston. 8 C..
She came to Washington two years
ago. She was especially interested in
charitable work.
Mrs. Girard Is survived by her hus-
bid 'wc de-@htsvs Mrs. I. c. Jenks
wife Of Captain jerks. q. 8. A.. and
AIS. .1rtne. ncrw.n. wife OF Captain
Kerwin. u. s. A.. and a son, Capt. A.
o. Girard. U. 8. A.
The Washington times., 1913-02-14
SENATE COMMIT TEE
AMENDS BILL THAT
PREVENTS HANG|NGS
Electrocution Order Will Only
Apply to Prisoners Convict
ed in Hereafter.

The bill providing for electrocution
instead Of hanging In the District was
taken up by the Senate District Com
mittee today. and was ordered amended
In accordance with the suggestions Of
the Attorney General. These amend
ments make provision for the execution
Of prisoners already under conviction
by the old law and also for electrocu-
ton for criminal assault. instead cf
hanging In cases where the death PEN
atty il inflicted.
Owing to the lack Of time, the eight
hour bill was not considered today. It
will be taken up at q special meeting
Of the committee at 10 O'Clock Tuesday
morning.
A number Of important bills were or
dered reported by the committee today.
One Of these Is the bill for the incor-
poration Of the Virginia Terminal Com
pany. Senator Curtis was ordered to
report 1t with large number Of amend
ments. This is the gill for a street
railway line on NJ street northeast, New
Jersey avenue and Massachusetts ave-
nue.. reaching from Thirty-sixth and n
streets to the Union Station.
The committee ordered a favorable 70.
port on the Commissioners bill for the
annual assessment Of real estate.
Other bills ordered favorably reported
were:
For the relief Of Catherine Maroney.
A bill providing for punishment for
embe3zlement or parties converting to
their own use articles loaned them.
A bill decreasing the maximum PEN
atty for enbezzlement Of property un-
der $35, to one year imprisonment or .
fine OF 500
A bill for the relief of Charlotte ].
Pile, Eastmond p. Green. and Easie c.
Gandell, with regnrd to assessment and
payment of damages on account OF
change of grade due to construction OF
Union Station.
The bill to authorize the extension
and widening Of Western avenue north
west
The bill authorizing extension of the
lines Of The Washington Railway and
Electric Company from Wisconsin ave-
nut and McComb street to Massachu-
sets avenue, and thence to the Dis
trict line.
The bill to authorize the widening and
opening of Rhode Island avenue from
Fourth street east to the District line.
The Washington times., 1913-02-14
Reduces Sentence.

ROME, Feb. HA--Ignoring the fact that
the prIscner had died . week before. .sie
court Of appeals solemniy reduced the
sentence Of Luigi Marino from forty
ave to fifteen days
The Washington times., 1913-02-14
aCASCARETS" FOR
SICK HEADACHE
It's your inactive liver and
bowels-You need
CaScaretS sure.

You're bilious. you have q throbbing
sensation in your head. bad taste In
your mouth. your eyes burn. your skin
is yellow, with dark rings under your
eyes; your lips are parched. No wonder
YOU feel ugly, mean and ill-tempered.
Your system is full of bile not properly
passed off. and what you need Is a
cleaning up inside. Don't continue be-
ing a bilious nuisance, to yourself and
those who love you, and don't resort to
harsh physics that irritate and in1ure;
stomacb. liver. and intestines can be
ouickly cured by morning with gentle.
thnro,iyh Cascarets-they work while
YOU sleep. A 1o-cent box from your
druggist will keep your liver and bowels
clean: stomach sweet, and your head
clear for months. Children love to take
Cascarets, because they taste good and
never grippe or sicken.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1913-02-14
ATyP|CAL PUPILS IN
CAPITAL SCHOOLS ARE
SMALL PERCENTAGE
Only One Out of 232 Children
in Washington Prove Back
ward in Studies.

Only, one child in every 23e in the pub
lie schools OF Washington is atypieal
or markedly backward in mental de-
veiopment, according to figures an.
nnounced at the office of the superin.
tendent of school today. Only one
child in every 22s was atypical in the
school year previous to this one. The
fetal enrolment last year was 81, ,7Sl,
and the number of atypical children,
2a53. This is a percentage of .OO44. This
year the detectives or atypicals num-
ber $50, and as the present estimated
enrolment in all the schools is u, 900,
the percentage Is only .UO43
Atypicab" as used by the school
authorities means a child whose men
tai development Is retarded in proper
uon to his years, this beackwardness
being due to any cause whatever. The
retardation OF mentai growth may be
due to congenital conditions or ii may
be the result Of disease or accident.
$The percentage OF atyplcal children
In the schools here Is far lower than
that recorded in most large cities of
the country, and one reason for this,
Is the Rightly with which examinations
ior atypicality are conducted by the
District Health Department.
Tne examinations are conducted by
pr. Woodwards physicians" said SUI
perintendent Davidson. so carefully
that the child is given the benefit OF
every doubt, and none fs sent to the
ungraded or atypical school unless It ID
clearly shown that the child Is an
typical
Another reason for the small proper.
tton Of atypicals in the total enrolment
Is the fact that Washington schoo
children on the whole are more pre-.
cocious than those of most other large
cities.
Accardong to the Superintendent OF
School the average of intelligence OF
the school child Of Washington is high.
er than that of most other cities, be.
cause 1t is the offspring Of parent,
whose standards of attainment In edu.
cation have been higher"
The atypical children Of the Distric,
go to special ungraded school in which
there are teachers enough 30 that the
number OF pupils to teach never exceed,
one to hfteen. and occasionally the pro.
portion of difference Is less. The atypi.
cal child obviously needs more indi.
yidual attention than the typical. In
the regular schools OF the District tbe
number OF children to teach is as 30 O,
40 to l. w -
The Washington times., 1913-02-14
.DRASTRIc PROVISIONS
IN JOHNSON BILL TO !
RESTRAIN PRICES
House Committee Indorses
Measure to Protect Guests
of City During Inaugural. !.

By unanimous vote the House Dis
trict Committee today reported the
johnson resolution, introduced late yes
terday, prohibiting Washington hotels,
boarding houses, and restaurants from
raising their prices during Inauguration
week. The committee went further and
inserted in the resolution an amend-
ment applying its provisions to taxi
cabs, cabs. and other conveyances.
Under the terms of the resolution.
which Chairman johnson expects to
rush through the House Ito protect the
pocketbooks of inaugural visitors.
heavy penalties are imposed upon any
hotel which charges during inaugural
week prices in excess of those charged
for the year preceding February q
19l3' :
The committee took remarkably quick
action on the resolution, which says
there is general complaint from citizens
of the United States who desire to at
tend the Inauguration that they have
been required to enter into unreasonable
contracts for a minimum Of 1--WE and
seven-day periods at exorbitant rates
with hotels, lodging houses, boarding
houses, cafes, restaurants, and similar
places of abode, and entertainment II
Washington" -
Citizens Have Rights.
The resolution recites that 1t is the
right of every citizen in the United
States to attend the Inauguration with.
out having to pay unreasonable rates tc
Washington hotels, inasmuch as every
citizen in the United States contributes
toward the support Of the National
Capital.
f,f
the House committee that prices are
being greatly raised in number OF
Washington hostelries One instance ts
cited where an out-of-town newspaper
publisher, who wished room In
leading hotel for three days during the
Inaugural period, was told that he must
take the room for. an entire week and
pay therefor the sum Of $i4o. Two rooms @
were priced at the same ratio, or $50.
Will Push Resolution.
A member of the House committee
said today that special efforts would
be made to put the johnson resolution
through the House.
the committee" he said. "and We are
working on a plan to put the resolu-
tion through Monday.
The final section of the johnson res
olution is most drastic and puts prac-
ticaiIy the entire burden Of proof on
the hotel keeper in the event OF con-
troversy with a guest over rates.
The section reads:
"The penalty for the violation Of
this regulation shall be fine Of 3lO0
!or each offense and In addition
thereto the complainant. II forced by
the Involved litigation to remain in
his temporary abode until the termi-
nation of the litigation. shall be
maintained at the cost OF the defend
ant. provided Judgment rendered Is in
favor Of the complainant,
The Washington times., 1913-02-14
Treasury Department
Reviewing Stands Will
Be Ready for Pageant

The Treasury Department inaugural
and suffrage jageant reviewing stands
are to be decorated in the same classic
designs. as are to be used on the
,court of honor.
A contract for the decorative work
was awarded today by Chief Clerk
Wilmeth to the NJ. G. Copeland Com
pany. All decorations are to be in
place for the suffrage pageant on the
afternoon of March 3. Long streamers
Of evergreens will be draped over
front, top and sides, and laurel
wreaths will be placed aolng the top
rail and on the uprights. All three
stands will be covered with bunting.
The Washington times., 1913-02-14
TWO ARE INJURED
AScAR HITS WAGON
Milk DeIiverer Tries to Cross
Tracks, But Vehicle Is De-
moIished.

Lawrence Taylor. thirty-eight years
old. driver Of milk wagon for dairy
at els Piney Brach road northwest, was
badly hurt about the head and body
when the wagon was struck by a
Washington Railway and Electric car
at Georgia avenue and Shepherd street
northwest this morning. Richard
Brooks, colored helper, was slightly
hurt.
Taylor was taken to Freedmen's Hos
pitai, where II was said that he was
suffering from conclusion Of the brain
and possible internal injuries.
Taylor was driving west In Shepherd
tracks in front Of . northbound car.
The car struck the side of the wagon
with great force. throwing both men
several feet and practically demolishins
the vehicle. The horses escaped injury.
The Washington times., 1913-02-14
Brandegee to Press
River Dam Measure

Senator Brandegee made an fneffec-
tual attempt today to get the Senate to
fix q time for voting on the Connectf-
cut river dam blu. fhereupon, he gave
notice he would continue to press the
bill lat every opportunity. The army ap-
propriation bill was then taken up. I'M
der the agreement to continue consid-
Grafton Of tho Connecticut river bill. II
is not to interfere with appropriat ton
bills.
The Washington times., 1913-02-14
Moss Is Not Lumber,
Says !. c. Commission

ls moss lumber? The Interstate Com
merce commission today decided II Ia
not when 1t ruled that the Chicago
NJ ,mnwahkee w;ats and st. Paul railr Dad had
10 rIsnt 10 charge the w. w. Barna I'd
company, Chicago florists. iumher
rates on moss from Mather' wiz 60
Cncago The commission ordered tho
nn. ra.roaq maintain a separate tarir FOR
The Washington times., 1913-02-14
]. s. s. ARKANSAS
SPRINGS 4 LEAK
Battlsship HIS Coral Reef and
Must Seek Drydock for Re-
pairs.

The United States oattleship Arkans
sas. which ran on coral reef near
Ceiba yesterday. today returned to
Guantanamo Bay and anchored. Dis
patches here do not state the extent
Of the damage. but II will be necessary
for her to 90 into dry dock immediate
ly. Several Of her bottom plates were
wrenched and DURING tlle night she
The Washington times., 1913-02-14
Coughs Up False Teets.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 14-After. liy-
ing on liquid diet for eighteen years.
Capt. Henry c. Wagner made solid
food possible for himself by coughing
up three false teeth. =