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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15
Dealer Says Only Mrs. Knox and Mrs
French Reach Ideal
Size.

Misunderstanding to state
statement of a leading shoe dealer
there are two women in Washington
who possess the perfect foot. The
women who are thus spoken of as
wearing size 1AA, which is described
as the perfect SIZE" are Mrs. Hugh
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15
DON'T WE'D ORIENTAL

When he did not he expected me to
efface myself.
when we visited Paris he never
allowed me to go about alone. If he
was not with me his slave, Selim, was
always following me, watching me
with the unwinking gaze of the basi-
lisk.
eve quarreled finally, because, tir-
ing of my rooms in the hotel, / chose
to dine in the psblic dining room.
left him."
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

Later dispatches from the neigh
borhood of Abyssinia say nothing of
the latest death of Menelik. Not that
it makes any great difference, but we
would like to know how many lives he
had.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

Massachusetts has Joined the fight
against the deadly hatpin, and it is
now a law in that state that the pins
must have their points covered. Won
en- who realize the possible harm
Of these sharp, projecting weapons
will aid the crusade, without waiting
by laws and fines to be forced to
do So
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

Harvard is now going in for psychic
research. If Harvard keeps on, after
training loving pigeons, and thinking
angleworms, and knocking ghosts, 1t
may get a useful thing or two in its
curriculum in the course of time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

Those who prophesied that the au-
tomobile would make the horse as ex-
tinct as the dodo should revise their
ideas by glance at the report show
ing that the average value of horses
is S4.83 more this year than last.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

An archaeologist has discovered that
it was the practice of Egyptian wives
in the olden time to tickle the soles of
their husbands feet. Evidently an
Egyptian substitute for pulling hub
by's leg.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

Mrs. Youngwell (shopping)-LooR
at this new stove with the glass door
in the oven. Wonder what it's made
Of glass for?
Youngwedd-It' to make the bread
lighter, I suppose
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

Now they are denouncing the hand
shake as unsanitary. One may yet
be forced to shake hands with oneself
if hands are not abolished by order.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

Give me a man who whistles at his
work" says paragrapher Fine
stunt. if said man be a trombone
player.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

Charles Landau, an Englishman,
missed his train, went back to Monte
Carlo, won $4,000, and took the next
Aier. Time was money in his case.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

1T will not be very long before the
American Wireless Telegraph will en-
circle the globe, -
Wireless to said a prominent
Canal Zone. army officer.
Very soon great
naval wireless towers will be con-
structed in the Panama Canal zone,
duplicating the initial plant at Ar
lington, near Washington. When
they are completed Washington will
be in communication with the Pan
anna Canal zone, from where mes.
sages can be transmitted to the
Philippines, Hawaiian islands, San
Fran cisco and across the American
continent to the capital. Many of the
smaller islands in the Pacific ocean
will also be connected by the wire
less. Very soon experiments will be
conducted at the Arlington station,
and also on the Eiffel tower, in Paris,
to establish the longitude between the
two countries. The work is of great
Importance, for when similar data are
obtained by other nations the infor-
nation will permit of the drawing of
a true map of the world"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

Country school children generally
are mot as healthy as children in the
city schools. ac-
City Scholars cording to the
Are Healthier. United States bu-
reau of educa-
ton, which bases its conclusion large
ly on Investigations made by DR.. Err
nest B. Hoag into rural educational
conditions in Minnesota.
Failure to teach the children in the
little red schoolhouse" even the rudi-
ments of hygiene, and the ignorance
of the average country teacher along
this line are held to be the causes.
Poor ventilation of the country
school is large factor In undermin-
ing the health of the children, in DR..
Hoag's opinion. AS a result of this,
he says, the children generally are
afflicted with headache. earache and
other ailments Of completely avoid
able nature
In his investigation DR.. Hoag found
that so per cent. of the children in
country schools drank tea and cof-
fee; that 40 per cent. of them suffered
from almost constant toothache. and
that from 10 to % per cent. had fire.
quent headaches.
when I ask those who drink cof-
fee to stand up" says Dr. Hoag,
nearly all the children arise; when
I ask how many have a tooth brush,
nearly all say they have, but when |
ask, did you use it this morning"
there is little response"
Dr. Hoag advocated medical lnspec-
ton and the instruction of the teach
ers in hygiene and its practices.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

Babylonians wrote love letters OF
bricks. Nowadays, bricks are ex-
changed only between married cou-
pies.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

According to the annual report of
Chief Inspector Robert S. Sharp, Of
the postofflce de-
Report SHOWS partner t, the
Big Decrease. amount of money c
OBJ t al n e d from
the public by fraud operators doing
business through the mails and ar
June 80, 1912, was approximately $52.-
000,0 900, as compared with the esti-
mate of $77,000,000 for the previous
fiscal year.
There were over 1000 cases bear
ing on fraud schemes alone assigned
to inspectors during the past year for
investigation, and the department sue
ceeded in arresting 572 persons and
convicting 263, with numerous cases
yet awaiting to be disposed of.
The report says that the discour-
aging feature to the department in its
fraud crusade is the character Of SEN
fences imposed by the courts, and
that in a number Of instances parties,
who have robbed the people of mil
lions of dollars have received SEN
fences of only few months, and 1t
generally appears in certain Of the
courts that defendants who obtained
several hundred thousands Of dollars
and were guilty, as charged in the in
dictments, have been sentenced to pay
only small fines, ranging from a few
dollars to three thousand dollars.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

Roland French, wife of a British army
officer, and Mrs. Philander Knox, the
wife of the former secretary of state.
Mrs. French, who is the daughter
of the former Consul General to Lon
don, Robert ]. Wynne, was recently
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15
Five Words in Dogs Vocabulary

Rangely, Me.-CharleS w. Berry has
Scotch collie with vocabulary of
five words, "Oh, no, how, papa, and
out" and his words can be distin-
guished plainly. One Of the animals
tricks is to answer the telephone with
loud bow" when his name is called.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

months is that the young men are too
bashful to ask the important ques.
tion''
Utmost secrecy in all negotiations
was promised ~ the pastor.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

When you have so far lost con-
troll of your nerves that you ely
to pieces over the least little noise
or excitement, it is high time to
give your nervesa rest and to build
upyour blood. The drawn look, the
sunken eyes, the deepening lines
about the mouth and forehead, the
loss in weight, are plain signs that
the nerves and body are being
poorly nourished.
Don't put off taking DR.. Will
liams' Pink Pills any longer. You
may be nearer a collapse than you
think.
Go to the nearest drug store today
and get a so cent box or six boxes
for So. so or send to the DR.. Will
liams Medicine Co., Schenectady,
N. Y. Our booklet, "Diseases of
the Nervous System" is free.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15
Partial Education.

do you know how to run a motor
carr"
well" replied Mr.. Chuggins, 81
know all about the mechanism of the
thing. But haven't yet mastered the
police regulations"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15
i,,onor4snt 70 Mnther.
About All.

When a young lawyer gets his hrst
case his fiancee recalls all she has
read about $4,000 fees. But the first
case usually nets about five plunks.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-05-15

ct will not be very long before the
American Wireless Telegraph will en-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18
Supper and Box
PARTIES Given
by Society

large and representative audience
was present at the Grand last evening,
the fact that no social affairs are on
this week, together with the scarcity
of theatrical attractions at the leading
theaters, combining to make the audi
ence larger than usual After the show,
many guests had supper at the Capital
City and the Piedmont Driving Clubs.
At the Capital City Club, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. A. Speer entertained Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Collier and Mr. and Mrs. James
Riley at supper following a box party
at the Grand. Another supper-party
at the same place was composed of
Mr. and Mrs. James H. NunnaIly, their
guest, Mrs. Miller, of Baltimore, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke Howell. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Ten Eyck Brown entertained
party of 70 at the Capital City Club
following q boX-party at the Grand
Mrs. Frank Swift, of New York, being
the cOmplimented- guest.
At the Piedmont Driving Club. Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas B. Fielder entertained
a supper party after the show, in hon
or of Miss Elizabeth Reid Rogers, of
Washington, D. c., the guest of Mrs,
Henry Jackson. In the party were:
Miss Rogers. Miss Hildreth Burton
Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jackson,
DR.. Van Allen, Lieutenant Tucker, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fielder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fielder entertained
their guests in the rose room of the
club, where ported pink hyacinths were
plased about the room, with palms.
The table was decorated in pink roses
with pink shaded tapers and chatting
dish supper was served.
Among the many well-known people
in the Grand audience in addition to
the box-parties above were: Mr.. and
Mrs. William H Kiser, Mr.. and Mrs
Phillips McDuffie, Mr. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Haverty. Mr. and Mrs. James D,
Palmer Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Rosser,
Jr, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Simms, Mr. and
Mrs. c. H. Henry, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert Gregg, Mr.. and Mrs. Pressly D,
Yates, Misses Sarah RaWson, Annie
Lee Mckenzie, Frances Connally, Lau-
ra Lee Cooney, Jennie D. Knox, Mat
tie May Holland, Ruth Stallings, Lula
Dean Jones, Elizabeth Lipscomb, Of
Jacksonville, Miss, Jeanette Lowndes,
Frances Connally, Helen Dickey, Cliff
ford West, Helen Dargan, Harriet Cal
| houn, Martha Phinizy, Carolyn King,
Martha Ryder, Sarah Cowles, Helen
Hobbs, Ella May Thornton, Eliza Hill,
of Greenville, Marian Goldsmith Court -
ney Harrison, Rebekah Divine, Alice
May Freeman, Annie Laurie Robinson,
Hildreth Smith, Louise Riley. Aurelis
Speer, Mary Robinson, Jennie D. Har-
| ris. and others.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18

him. He exhibited a knot on his head,
which he said resulted from a blow
with a glass. He was fined 1913
c. A. Nix, manager of the hotel, said
he had ordered both Terrell and Nc
Keown away from the hotel, and that
later. McKeown pat in an appearance
drunk and attempted a rough house"
He said Mckeown, standing on the
front porch, removed his coat, and
threatened 10 whip him. McKeown,
too, was fined S5.15.
SPECIAL RATES are given on "Situa-
tons Wanted" ads. Your 3O-Word al
Inserted one time for 10c, three times for
zoe, seven times for 40c.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18
SAVANNAH SEEKS STATE
7. P. A. HEADQUARTERS

SAVANNAH. GA, March 1S.-Mem-
bers Of Post A. Travellers Protective
Association. have completed arrange
ments to conduct a fight at the state
convention at Albany for the state sec
retaryship. which carries with it the
state headquarters. Albert Ehrlich.
former president of Post \. and one
of the best known travelling men in the
state. has been chosen as the posts
candidate.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18
ia WARRANTS OUT
FOR 81 MEMBERS OF
CHICAGO ARSON RING

CHICAGO, March 1S.-One hundred
and fourteen warrants were sworn out
today against 81 men said TO be bust
ness and insurance men, before Munic-
ipal Judge Wade
The warrants charge arson, con-
spiracy TO commit arson and conspira-
cy to defraud by burning. They wee
sworn TO by Charles Furthmann, in
vestigator for the state attorneys
office.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18
TRANSIENT GUESTS
OF PEACHTREE INN
FINED BY BROYLES

H. A. Terrell and W. J. McKeown
transient guests of the Peachtree Inn
were hailed before Recorder Broyles
today as the result of two lively Incl
dents in the hotel in which the two
guests figured at separate times.
Terrell was up for a fight with a
negro porter. He asserted that the
porter ''tickled" him. and then insulted
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18

sAWMILL EXPLOSION KILLS TWO.
OWENSBORO. KY, March 1s-Two
boiler exploded at the sawmill Of B.
c. Wilson, near here, today. The dead
men are Charles McCrady and Ben Nc
Grady. Frank McCrady and Wilson were
injured.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18
MUSIC AND ART
Passion Play in Music.

The choir of All Saints church will
sing Dudley Bucks cantata. The
Story of the Cross" on Good Friday
evening, at s o'clock. No admission
will be charged, and all lovers OF good
music will appreciate this beautiful
cantata.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18

Mrs. f. W. Hutchinson and Miss
Elonia Hutchinson, who have been in
Danville, Va, and New York for several
weeks. were the guests of Mrs. Charles
Rice a few days last week. They have
returned to their home in Columbus,
Miss,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18

DR.. Thomas Philip Human will leave
Saturday for weeks stay in Okla
homa. Mrs. Human and little son,
Thomas Philip Human, Jr., leave Sat
urday to spend Easter with Mrs. Hin
mans sister, Mrs. John Corrigan, in
Washington. d. c.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18

Miss Louise Collier, who is the guest
of her sister. Mrs. Robert w. Davis,
will remain with Mrs. Davis until Sep
TENDER, during the absence of Mr.. and
Mrs Julian Harris in Europe.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18
Misses Trimmed Hats

We making specially of Misses Trimmed Hats and
will show tomorrow beautiful white black Leghorn Hats
stylishly trimmed, at $3.50 to $1,000.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18

Mr.. Sanford Rust, OF New Orleans.
has returned home after spending a
week with his parents, Captain and
Mrs. Richard S. Rust, at their home on
Fifth street
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18
Beautiful Easter Hats
$500, $1,000, $l2.5O, $500

The most complete assortment of trimmed Hats in
the city at the lowest prices quoted upon hghcass Mil
lnery Every hat Is worth ehird than ask
ing Our line of $500 Tailored Hats is wonder At $780,
$1,000 $3.50 and $500 you find here picturesque Partisan
reproductions and exquisite pattern hats dashng styles
trimmed with Numd uncurled Ostrich and flowers the hats
others charge $3.50 to $500 for everywhere Come and
for YOURSELF
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18

Frances Craven Parks, the little
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs T. L. Parks
will give a recital of song and dance
in Perry, Ga, March 20, for the Civi-
Improvement club. This little girl Is
very talented and has been heard in
Atlanta several times.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18
Mis- connalIv To Give Tea.

Miss Frances COnnally will entertain
at a very informal tea Thursday after
noon at the Piedmont Driving Club, in
honor of Miss Corrie Hoyt Browns
guest, Miss Helen Dickey, of Cleveland,
Ohio.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18
PERSONAL

Miss Rhoda Kaufman has returned
from visit to friends in Columbus.
Mrs. NalGemar Schmittmann, of New
York, is visiting Mrs. Blanton Fortson
in Athens, this week.
Mrs. A. Z. Dobbs entertained her
bridge club today at her apartments, at
9S9 Cherokee avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter p. Andrews will
return from New York this week, after
several weeks absence.
Miss Sara Cable has returned home
from Aiilledgeville. where she has been
visiting for the past week.
Mrs. Richard Massey. Of Birmingham,
will come to Atlanta for grand opera
and will be at the Georgian Terrace.
Miss Alma Stanley and Mrs. James
T. Williams who have been in New
York for several weeks, returned home
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carthew- Yourston and
family have leased the Rogers cottage
at East Lake and will spend the sum-
mer there.
Miss Loucretia Fischer has returned
home after a delightful visit of several
weeks to Mrs. J. A. Cromartie, Jr., in
Hazelhurst, Ga
Mr.. and Mrs Rolfe Glover, of Rich
mond, Va, are the guests OF their aunt,
Mrs. Mary G. Thurman, on West
Peachtree street.
Miss E,lizabe Dunson. who has been
i'll since her return from Washington,
d. c., where she attended the Inaugural
ton, is much better,
Mrs. Frank Davenport and Miss Long
won the prize, white and gold china,
when Miss Annie Belle Fischer enter
tanned her AZ club.
! Mr.. Samuel Croft, OF Philadelphia
/ who has spent the past few days at the
Georgian Terrace IS being pleasantly
entertained in an informal way
Mrs. Charles Bowman. Jr.. and little
son, Charles Bowman III, Of Birming
ham. will be the guests Of Mrs. George
Westmoreland during grand opera.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Cooley, OF Min
neapolis. Mimi, spent q few days with
Mrs. George Crandall, en- route home
| from a six weeks stay in Florida.
Miss Constance Knowles is the guest
of Mrs. James Mckinley at Fort Ogle-
thorpe Captain and Mrs. Mckinley
entertained at dinner in her honor.
Mrs Willard Sullivan, of Richmond,
| Va, is the guest of Mrs. George Har-
rington, and Is being pleasantly enter
tanned in an informal way during her
visit.
Mr. and Mrs. George Mckenzie, Miss
4 80. ALaLE q LG-iIlsanal N u
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs George Mckenzie, Miss
Annie Lee Mckenzie ara William Nc
York
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18

Mrs. Harriet f. Smart and Mrs. Phil
ip Dodd, who are spending severa
months in California. have recently Wis.
tied San Diego, Point Iona and Tie
Juana. They are now in Los Angeles
where they will spend several weeks be.
fore going to San Diego
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18

Mrs. Willard Sullivan, of Richmond
Va, is the guest Of Mrs. George Har-
rington, and Is being pleasantly enter
tanned in an informal way during hel
visit.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18
FUTURE EVENTS
Miss Kings Guest.

Miss Kings Guest.
The informal bridge party at which
Miss Ruth King viii entertain tomor-
row morning will be a compliment to
Miss Paula Garrison, q of Houston
Texas, the guest of Misses Tommie
and Marian Perdue. Besides the honor
guest and her hostesses, Miss King 9
guests will include Misses Emily Cas-
sin. Mary Hines, Elizabeth Hines,
Laura Ripley. Louise Ripley. Janette
Lowndes, Louise Riley, Leanora Mad
doX and Katherine Wylie
Mr.. and Mrs. McHsn to Entertain.
MIR. and Mrs Augustus &. MCH4n
will entertain the members Of the Tuce-
day Evening Dinner Domino club Of
West End, this evening. Covers Will
be laid for twenty-eignt guests, a few
other friends 20 be included at this
time.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18

Miss Constance Knowles is the guest
Of Mrs. James Mckinley at Fort Ogle-
thorpe Captain and Mrs. Mckinley
entertained at dinner in her honor.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Harris, who have
made their home in New York for sew
eral months, will sail Saturday on the
Martha Washington, Of the Austro-
American line for an extended stay
abroad Landing In Italy, they viii
visit Switzerland. Germany and France
and will remain in Europe until Sep
TENDER
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18

Miss Alberta PaItersOn. who is in
charge of the industrial department Of
the Martha Berry School at Rome. was
rendered an informal luncheon ycster-
day by Miss Sallie Eugenia Brown.
Mrs. Charles PhiniZy, Of Augusta, is
the guest Of Mrs. Ransom Wright for
a few days Later she Will return and
be with Mrs. Wright during grand
opera.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-10-25
This Ghost Story
Rivals P0e's Raven

JACKSONVILLE, ILL. Oct "a
The weird and uncanny raven maze
famous by Edgar Allan Poe is outdone
by the mystery here.
tall gaunt woman, CARRIED N
somber black and yelled. walks the
streets of the residence district at
night, silent and alone Every night
for the past week this mysterious
woman has been noticed. She has
been seen to follow persons on The
street, but when the persons followed
would turn it is declared the woman
gradually fades away.
The woman has so frightened the
residents that many lock their houses
at D. m. and stay indoors until
morning