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The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Indiana City TO
Be Rid of Rats

LAFAYETTE. Ind, Nov. 1S.-Ihls
city is credited with being the first
In the United States to endeavor 10
exterminate rats before the -odents
had become a menace to the PUBIC
health. The business men nave
needed the warning Of the STATE
board Of health. and the chaHlper
Of commerce has begun to act on tie
advice of DR.. J. N. Hurty, Sta'e
health commissioner
After explaining that Cai11crh1
and New Orleans had spent many
millions to exterminate rats Gnu
check the bubonic plague. carried Wy
rats. and that rats from New Ut
leans might easily come up the MIS-,
sissippi on river boats ana spigau
the plague in the middle West, VI.
Hurry gave a course or proceo'
to the business men. Here II ID:
gather all the facts obtainable con-
corning rats and methods OF oeS'io'
ing them. 49,.
Create public opinion against tne
rat, SO that the presence OF one oH
the premises will be loathed.
Let every member of the chamoer
Of commerce promise to rid his prem
ises Of rats. and make tho premises
ratproof.
Abolish all rat-produoing condi-
tions, such as piles of trash. dilapl-
dated outhouses, piles OF garbage
etc.
Pass a city ordinance declaring the
rat a nuisance, and assessing after a
given period a fine Of s per rat
against property owners on whose
premises rats are found.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
WILSON IS PRAISED
BY BUSINESS MEN
Letter to McAdoo Is Declared
"Clean Bill of Health" for
Trade Conditions.

PRESIDENT Wilson was today showered
Win congratulatory letters and tele-
grams from party associates and busi-
ness interests in sympathy with his
Administration over his .clear bill of
health given trade conditions.
me PRESIDENTS letter to Secretary
oL tne treasury McAdoo, Administra-
tioh leaders here declared, meant that
me traoe commission soon to be ap-
pointed. will be depended on to solve
tne problems Of big Business with
out any rigid or radical application of
the antitrust laws in manner that
Will disrupt business generally.
As subject for the letter the Presi-
cent took the operation of the new cur
GenS demfy laws, which. he said. ARE un-
oouDtediy the means by which credit
haS peen set free" and by which "the
SOL has been everywhere laid bare out
OF which monopoly is slowly to be
eradicated'
The closing paragraph of tho letter.
oLuciais mere say, sums up the Admin
istration attitude toward business con-
oltlons. The President says:
we are facing a prospect clear and
bright with promise Of the best thinEs.',
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
PETWORTH CITIZENS
SPLIT ON SUFFRANGE
Association Refuses to Instruct
Delegate to Federation for
Home Rule.

The Petworth Citizens Association
last night refused TO instruct its dele
gate to suggest a plan of suffrage for
tie District at the next meeting of the
Federation of Citizens Associations.
After a spirited debate, in which
points Of order personal privilege. and
other parliamentary rules were involved.
E. w. Oysters resolution for suffrage
was defeated because he sought to
make it include votes for women.
II was explained later that, although
a majority Of the membership favored
suffrage in the District. a few men,
hers of that majority. as we'll as most
of the minority, are opposed to women
n nrage.
Call School Inadequate.
The inadequacy of the Petworth
School was made known in a report Of
the school committee, which declared
that ''all class rooms are overcrowded; :;
students have TO use tables and the
desks Of teachers in other rooms, and
in the annex to the school, a teachers
desk is in the closet for lack Of space in
the room"
The committee urged, as q further
argument for a large school. the need
OF cooking and manual training courses
In Petworth, saying that many stu
dents had to go to the Brightwood and
Johnson Schools for these studies.
A resolution was adopted indorsing
the efforts being made to reduce the
sale Of firearms in the District Relief
from overcrowding of street car plat
forms was reported by Chairman Nc
Elroy of the transportation committee.
II. M. LeDuc was thanked in a resolu-
ton for his work as chairman of the
flower committee
The suffrage plan suggested by E. W.
Oyster provided for a change from three
Commissioners TO one governor and ten
commissioners, five to be elected by the
people and five to be appointed by the
President A delegate in the House also
was provided for. The plan gave the
right of franchise to all persons in the
District who could read and write or
paid tazes on property valued at $500
or more.
In the discussion for and against
woman suffrage that followed. H. NJ. lie
Due. F. A. Fernald, c. +. James, presi-
dent Of the association, and W. w.
Chase participated. The right of Presi-
dent James to criticise the majority who
rejected the Oyster resolution by a vote
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Cotton Ball December II
Is Due To Be Brilliant

An international reception and cot
ton ball will be given under the aus
pioes Of the Southern Society at the
Fan-American Union building, in Sew
enteenth street northwest. on the even
ing Of December II, to emphasize the
Importance Of king Cotton in the ma
tons prosperity.
Coming during the week Of the OPEN
ing of Congress and the meeting here
of the National Waterways Associa-
ton, the event promises to be one of
the most elaborate and largely attend
ed social functions OF the winter.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Diseased Blood
Calls for Help
Natures Wiling Workers are
Always at Your
Service.

II It II eczema, pimples, boiIs or
wofSs-your safeguard 10 8. 8. s.. the
famous blood purifier. 1t II always
lined up to attack diseased blood. And
It always does the work. It does the
work after disappointment, after alleged
specialists, mercury, 1odides, strychnine.
arsenic and other destructive drugs that
have reaped q harvest Of mistakes and
lGft Q host Of invalidD guessing as to
what n to come. 8. q. q. is not such
Q drug - the cupidity or Ignorance Of
ma1 would be able to produce. It is
Nature's wonderful contribution to our
necessities II II wonderful because is
can not b initiated; can not be mads
any other way than to assemble Natures
products and produce what q host Of
men know ~ q. 8. s., the worlds great
ct medicine. There are people every
where that had an old sore or ulcer that
ds6ed al the saives known. And yet
3. 8. 8. taken into the blood Just natur-
ally put into that old sore the elements
that made new tissue, new flesh, anG
covered Il with q new coating Of healthy
skin. Get Q bottle Of 8. 8. 8. today Of
any druggist and be on the way to per-
feet blood health. But beware of sub
stitutes. For special advice consult the
medical department, The Swift Specific
Co.. IS Swift Bldg, Atlanta. Ga. II is
me- and has helped q multitude.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
EXPORTS OF MEAT
SET A new MARK

Further evidence Of the demand Of the
belliserent European countries for
foodstuffs Is given by report OF tho
Department Of Commerce. showing ex-
ports Of this character In October
amounting to $3S.247.5D. moro than
double the volume exported in October.
1913. Exports Of fresh beef for the
month were $s3a40. as compared with
$36, 1853 in October Of last year.
This big increase In exports Of food
material resulted In greatly narrowing
the margin Of loss rom last years
figures although there II still o big
shortage in export totals. Goods shipped
abroad in October. 1918. from ten lead
ing ports which do so per cent Of tho
export business amounted to $1H, ,8SS, ,016
The total value Of exports In October
of this year was $50, ,513, ,466. Figures for
the week ended November IA. just re-
ceived by telegraph. show a total ex-
port value of $47. 900, which is taken
by Department Of Commerce officials -
an indication that the country's foreign
trade is again approaching q normal
basis.
In addition to foodstufs. exports Of
cotton are showing q daily increase.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Exports Show Excess Over
Imports in Ten Districts

An excess Of 31.s7s.sl3 Of exports over
imports Is shown by figures received
from tho ten principal customs districts
Tor the week ended November IA and
Commerce. These figures bring the
tota! exports for the first half Of Mo-
vember up to SO, ,3e2,N4.
These districts include New York.
Seattle. Boston. New Orleans, Phila,
delphia, and five other large cities, a
group that normally does * ner cant ~
the import business and 80 per cent Of
the export business of the country
Imports for the week were s25. no sSs
exports were A7.5s7. $50. and the duties
collected totaled $3,s17, ,252. or the latter
amount $3.0s1. .051 was collected in the
New York district. NV
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
GIRLS! CLEAN AND BEAUTIFY YOUR HAIR,
NO MORE DANDRUFF- CENT DANDER|NE

possess an inoonparable s0ftnees, lus-
ter. and luxurianoe.
Besides beautifymg The hair. one 'ap-
plication Of Danderine 'diss0lvOs every
particle Of dandrpn: invigoratss the
scalp. stopping itching and falling hair.
Danderine Is to the hair what fresh
showers Of rain and sunshine are TO
vegetation. 1t goes right to the roots,
invigorates and strengthens them. Its
exhilarating. stimulating. and life-pro-
ducing properties cause the hair to
grow long. strong. and beautiful.
You can surely have pretty, soft,
lustrous hair, and lots Of Il. II you WIN
just get 8 cent bottle Of Knowltons 3
Danderine from any drug store or
toilet counter and try IT as directed
Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
SALVATION ARMY IS
MAKING BANDAGES
"0Id Linen Campaign" Inaugu-
rated by Commander Eva
Booth Meets With Success.

wasbinato. t.aSn,,er,e tho Sa,vae :
ton Army for old linen and white cot
ton. in connection with the "old linen
campaipr'' inaugurated by Commander
Eva Booth. who has charge Of the Sal
va.ion work in the United States.
The ''old linen. campaign" is being con-
Quoted for the relief Of the suffering
people in the war zones Of Europe.
Thousands Of pieces Of old linen and
cotton have been forwarded from diff
ferent parts Of the country to the Sal
walton Army headquarters in New York,
where they are put through sterilizing
process which has been loaned to Miss
Booth for the purpose.
After the cloth Is properly sterilized
II Is made into bandages and clothing
anT WILL be forwarded to Belgium and
other places where the people are in
need.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Rangers To Be ExtOlled.

How to Save the Forests, and the
Call of the Wilderness" will make an
apt combination of intellectually and
son gat the Rhode Island Avenue Meth
odist Protestant Church this evening.
The former title will be the subject Of a
lecture by Don Carlos Ellis. Of the edu-
division Of the Forest Service.
The song, which has been dedicated by
the composer to the forest rangers, will
be sung by walter Humphries.
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Y. w. C.. A. Will Conduct
Anniversary Meeting

Miss Mary Johns Hopper. national field
secretary Of the Young Women's Chr1s'
tian Association for Delaware, Mary
land, and Pennsylvania, will be the
principal speaker at the anniversary
meeting Of the Y. w. c. A. Of the Dis
trict at Calvary Baptist Church this
evening at 7:45. Music will be furnished
by the Choral Club. A review Of the
work done by the organization during
the last year will be given. The public
Ia invited to attend
The Washington times., 1914-11-18
Stop washing hair! Try this!
Makes it glossy, soft,
and abundant.

Cleanse" II you wish to Immediately
double the beauty Of your hair. Just
moisten q cloth with Danderine and
draw It carefully through your hair,
taking one small strand at time, this
will cleanse the hair Of dust, dirt, or
any excessive oil-in a few minutes
you Will be amazed Your hair will
be wavy, fluffy, and abundant, and
The Washington times., 1914-11-18

10000 bales a week, officials state.
Cotton exports for October were valued
at $20.000, zoo. as against s10 100000 in
October. 1918. An interesting feature of
the department statement. In view Of
British seizures Of oil cargoes, was the
statement that oil shipmentsin october
this year aggregated $4,000. 900 gallons.
as against n. 500. 900 gallons last year.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-05-06

where they heard interpreters repeat
in some form the remarks of Major
Holbrook
The matter of disarmament it was
ANNOUNCED by William Diamond, union
leader, would not be put to a refer
Iendum vote of the miners, but would
be left to thes inclination of the in
dividuals who, he said, owned the
weapons in their possession.
+. Major Holbrook informed the strik-
ers that the proclamation for disarm.
'ament included everybody except those
in actual service of the United States.
He said even the sheriff and police Of
Trinidad would not be allowed to
carry weapons. Major Holbrook,
speaking for Colonel Lockett, in COM
mand of the troops, promised the
strikers that the mine guards would
be disarmed within the next two or
three days and then the United States
would call on the strikers to give up
their arms. Upon mention of dis
armament of the guards the strikers,
led by the English speaking ones ap-
plauded vigorously. Take their ma
chine guns first" was the cry from
the strikers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-05-06
As Shown by the Report of the
President of the West Vir-
ginia Conference.
lsrIelAl ID &C rrLEenAnl

BALTIMORE, Md, May 6.-Pastor
II. H. Robbins, the president of the
West Virginia Conference OF Seventh
day Adventists, gave an encouraging
report Of the progress his denomlna-
ton has made in that state during the
last two years before the delegates at
tending the biennial convention of the
Columbia Union Conference OF Adven-
lists now being held here. Practically
all of the ministers, Bible teachers and
other workers in the West Virginia
conference are in attendance together
with smaller workers from the confer
ences in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Mary
land, Delaware. New Jersey, Virginia
an dthe District of Columbia.
President Robbins announced that
the membership has increased, the
1.-THE has also increased and gains
have been made in mission offerings.
The 1.-THE in the last two years was
S7,4S6.96, gain OF $l.s7T.05 over the
previous biennial period. Christian
literature to the value of $17,965.05
has been distributed among thousands
of homes, while the Sabbath school Of
fertngs for the furtherance OF foreign
missionary endeavor have reached
s1,515.7S.
In commenting on the future OF the
denomination in. West Virginia. Presi-
dent Robbins said:
The work In this field at present
seems to be taking shape for the
steady onward march. The workers
though few in numbers have set them
selves to do aggressive work. We be-
lleve that the Lord has people for
his Kingdom in this field and they are
being sought out. We have reasons to
believe that the heavy clouds which
have been hanging over West Virginia
Continued on page flve.)
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.ITCHED FOR 20
YEARS. RESINOL
CURED IN 10 DAYS

Baltimore, Md.-"About twenty years
ago both my legs began to itch from
ankle to knee. Little pimples came out.
The itching and burning was something
terrible. / would start to scratch and
could not stop. / would even scratch
through the skin and that of course
would leave q sore which was COM
PEELED to bandage.
II tried several prescriptions and
treatments, but received not particle
of beneft-no more than if the treat.
ments were cold water. then began
to have very little faith in anything
and Of course could do nothing but
scratch away.
"After suffering constantly for TWEEN
ty years, a friend recommended Res
mol Soap and Resinol Ointment. From
the very first application, 1 found re-
lief, and was entirely cured in ten
days. The itching and stinging sensa-
tions have ceased and my skin is as
smooth as a child's." (signed) Charles
Warner, 1923 N. Stricken st.
Every druggist sells Resinol Soap
t25c.), and Ointment t50c. and $1).
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ADVENTTSTS ARE
INCREASING FAST
CIRCUS RARRlE
tcontinueo tron page ones
equestrian and acrobatic feats.

-
equestrian and acrobatic feats.
One feature Of the show that is quite
an item Is the horses and ponies.
There seems to be platonic affection
within the breasts Of the average hui
man being for these animals. This is
one reason why the Hagenbeck- Wall
ace circus will captivate the public
this year. The feature OF the parade
is the horses. They are remarkably
tine. Even those drawing the wagons
lace circus will captivate the public
The ctrcus's ring performance will
be more interesting than ever. Many
EA.opean acts have been engaged
along with many notable American
features. Fifty clowns will provide
the fun and keep the merriment al
sparkling white heat throughout the
entire performance. They work in
groups and irresistibly enact the far
clcal incidents Of droll skirts.
The Human MeteOrs.
Many aerial acts will be shown and
tne principal one is the Six Luken
Meteors. Their flights, dives and SON.
ersaults from trapeze to tarpeze and
into the hands of each other high in
the air are sufficiently thrilling for the
most exact. There are score or more
well known riders and in each act
dogs are used to make the feats more
picturesque and exciting. The trained
wild animal features are many, In
GLIDING the largest group Of lions
tigers, leopards and other cat animals
Of H..
large steel arena.
The parade tomorrow morning will
be bewildering mass of gold, silver
silks and satins, being built on abso.
lutely different lines from the parades
of other shows. The management in.
vites critical and general attention ia
this part Of the days entertainment
1t Is really mastodonic and rich
production Of gorgeous fete of pag-
cant OF Oriental splendors, with hun
dreds Of men and women seen in in
descrtbable lavish display of jewels
and costumes.
One Thousand In Line.
There are nearly 900 people in line
and over 800 horses besides the herds
of huge elephants, camels, drome-
diaries, sacred cattle, zebras, zebrullas
and others, all with costly trappings
and paraphernalia to give the re-
quisite coloring and embellishments
to the perpetuatlon Of brilliant
event which outshines the elastic con-
ception Of the most fanciful records
OF pageantry glories. In this massive
street parade the innumerable embel-
lished wild animal dens will be with
their sides removed and through the
bars exhibiting majority OF the mag
nifcent wild animal performers. In
many other respects this parade will
be strikingly original, full of sur
prises and sensations, merriment and
music, lavish, richness, pretty women
costly costumed and gowned, gallant
men brilliantly CARRIED, large colony:
of clowns and characters.
Performances will be given at 2 and.
8 p. m. The parade will leave the:
show grounds at 10 a. m. Reserved
and admission tickets will be on sale,
Thursday at the Wells & Haymaker
drug store at the same prices as
charged on the show grounds.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-05-06
COUNTY
Courts Are Asked to Lay Plans
for Observance Of Good
Roads Days.

MoRGANToWN, May 6.-Meetings
Of the county courts throughout West
Virginia have been requested to be
held Tuesday, May ~, by A. d. VII
liams, state road engineer, for the
purpose of outlining plans and organ
izing each county for the observance
OF the Good Roads days May % and 20
in accordance with the recent procla-
nation Of Governor Hatfield.
This movement Is one which should
appeal to the patriotism Of every cit
izen, and every citizen in the state is
invited to join in the movement and is
requested to confer with the county
court. The county officials are re-
quested to confer with the people by
telephone or other methods and have
some one designated in at least each
school district to take charge Of the
work and TO send the names and post
office addresses OF each person SO
designated to the State Road Bureau
at Morgantown so that instructions
and literature may be forwarded to
them.
Each county is requested to publish
notice Of these days in each newspaper
in the county calling upon the people
of the county to Join with them in this
movement and to invite the people to
cooperate with them in selecting the
roads on which this special work
shall be done, to assist in providing
teams and tools and to invite the CO.
operation Of all churches, schools,
pastors, teachers and all other organ
izations within the county in announc-
ing these days.
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keep LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-f You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret OF keeping young-is to
feel young-to do this you must watch
your liver and bowels-there's no need
or having sallow complexion-darls
rings under your eyes-pfmples-a bill
ious look In your face-duli eyes with
Your doctor will tell you ninety per
cent Of all sickness comes from inactive
bowels and liver. DR.. Edwards. a we'll
known physician in Ohio, perfected a
vegetable compound mixed with olive oil
to act on the liver and bowels. which he
gave to his patients for years.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub
stitute for calomel, are gentle in their
action, yet always effective. They bring
ABOUT that exuberance OF spirit. that
natural buoyancy which should be en-
9oyed by everyone, by toninE up the
liver and clearing the system Of impurt-
lies; YOU VIII know DR.. Edwards olive
z 2SS per box; The Olive Tablet Company,
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Howard Post
9TH FLOOR GoFF BLDG.
BOTH PHONES.

The self-respecung-and, therefore
y MISUNDERSTANDING tenant, should
be able to find your classified ad In tho
Daily Telegram on any day when you
nave an apartment to rent,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-05-06
TO ESTABLISH ROUTE.
tsPrerAL 70 rnE rrLloRAM,

WASHINGTON, May 6,-Congress-
man Moss has been notified by the
Postoffice Department that the inspec-
tor sent 70 make an investigation has
recommended the establishment of a
rural route to be known as No. /, out
OF Murrayville, Jackson county. II
probably will be established as soon
as the preliminary regulations have
been complied with.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-05-06
P0STMASTERS
Are Appointed at WlSSIlqton
for Many Places in State
of West Virginia.

WASHINGTON, May 6.-Fourth
class postmasters have been ap-
At Boaz, Wood county, Silas Cal
laher, succeeding H. NJ. Bockman; al
Kirk, Mingo county, George w.
Spaulding, succeeding NJ. F. Dam
ron, resigned; at McCausland, Mason
county, Howard B. Nease, succeeding
G, D. Putney, resigned; at Queens
Ridge, Wayne county, Checker S.
Queen, succeeding L. G. Queen, re-
signed; at Richard, Monongalia
county, Davis T. Moore, succeeding
G. 7. Barnard, resigned: at Rock
Forge, Monongalia county, Sarah j.
Keller, succeeding E. ]. Cosgrove, re-
signed; at Wiggirs, Summers county,
Clara j. Woodrum, succeeding 3. M.
Wicker, resigned; at Wilding, Jack
son county, Emma ]. Brown, sue.
ceeding B. S. Cheuvront, resigned: 81.
Apple Grove, Mason county, Carey d.
Braley, succeeding Harry Primo. -
Altonvtlle, Lincoln county, Nancy
Payne, succeeding William H. Work.
man; at COTS, Richie county, Her
bert H. Cot, succeeding Elijah G.
Con; at Hogsett, Mason county,
Randall M. Hogsett, succeeding
Charles w. Hogsett, deceased; at Mt
Zion. Calhoun county, Hattie NJ.
Rlddel, succeeding Viola ]. Umstead,
resigned; at Nobe, Calhoun county,
Albert Gamer, succeeding Ernest L.
Gamer, resigned; at Augment, poca-
hontas county, Regina v. Wilson, sue
ceeding Joseph N. Wilson; at Coal
Fork, Kanawha county, John c. Gil
mour, Jr., succeeding James F. Kay;
at Henrietta, Calhoun county, Levi j.
Morris, succeeding Robert l.. Mar
shall, resigned; at Hyer, Braxton
county, John C. Kraft, succeeding
William 3. Young.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-05-06

We have four lots left in the Par
sons Addition on East Main street,
near Lloyd Souders' home which
can be bought for $3.50 each.
These lots are inside the corporate
limits and are good purchase. You
can buy these lots on good terms and
soon own home Of. your own.
Come In and let's talk this PROPOSE
ton over,