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The Washington herald., 1914-03-02

You may criticise women and their
slit skirts as much as you please, but
we have noticed that when a man has
4 new pair of silk socks he generally
manages to let people see them.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-02

Congress has passed a law to keep
women in the District of Columbia
from working more than eight hours a
day. 1t is expected to protect all wom-
en- except those who keep house.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-02

1t has been nearly sixteen years since
Dewey made that German naval officer
walk straight line at Manila, and the
Germans are Just now getting mad
about it.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-02
Sure Thing.

1T is said that a worm will eat
twenty times its own weight from sun
rise to sunset
Then what's the use Of being an
early bird? Better ketch the worm at
the end Of the day."-Louisville Courier
journal.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-02

A Boston husband, whose wife loved
another, threatened to commit suicide
when he found it out. He also sug-
gested 10 the other fellow that he
either blow his brains out or leave the
country. Yet. all three of the parties
are now figuring in the divorce court.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-02
Morning Smiles.
The City's Rays,

whats the matter. neishbor? Your
mare sick?'
Nav Bill druv her to town the other
day. and ever since she got hum she's
been cultivatin' this dog-gone ingenue
slump PUCK.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-02

DR.. Mary Walker advises girls to
put OH trousers, and those who have
never seen the Doc. in them garments
may feel like taking her advice.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-02

At any rate, Villa, being illiterate,
cannot read the mean things that are
being said about him.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-02

A good many people are beginning to
think it is about time for our dove of
peace to let loose a few screams of
defiance.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-02

How time does fly. The big league
baseball teams have commenced their
spring training
The Washington herald., 1914-03-02
A Line o Cheer Each Day o
.-..-. tn Year.
(Wrftten expressly for The Herald.)
BY JOHN KENDRICk BANGS.
ON A BLUSTERY DAY,
Copyright. l9lLl

CorSright. l9ll)
tCoTyTght, 1914. By Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate,
That noise you hear may not be Winters
roar
All full OF rage because his rule Is o'er,
But Just the echoing cheer
OF tree and grassy spear
That Springtide and release are drAwins
near.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-02

We rise to remark, again, that John
Lind can do less talking than any one
armed man we ever knew
The Washington herald., 1914-03-02

We believe that more people observe
Lent than would be the case if it were
compulsory.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-02

The shortest month gave US the
longest spell of cold weather.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-02
MONDAY. MARCH 2, 1914

1t appears that Lieut.. Becker had
friends at court.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-02
New York Hotel Arrivals.

Special to The Washington Herald.
New York. March 1.-Washin gtonian.
arrived and registered today as follows:
Martha Navarro
Washington r. Z. Montague
II. L. Gunner. f. III. Roper.
E Marion J. L. Summer
II. L. Sumner Flanders
Grand d. B. Gish.
f. A. Lowthin. Algonquin
York ]. E JakeS
c. B. Carney. Latham
Mr.. and Mrs A. l. Boyd.
V. ]. Martin. Park Avenue
L. Tuttlc. c. HutchingB.
Arrivals from Baltimore were: r.
Bryan, Grand: ]. Daniels. Park Avenue
]. II. Ferguson. Herald Square: Mr.. and
Mrs. \ d. George, st. George: J. ".
Magruder. Herald Square: r. p. Spencer,
Herald Square; Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ.
Stevens Navarro: w. NJ. wahlmer. Grand
Union; II. L. Weiss. WsIlick; II. Bate
man. Herald Square; H D. Birds, Great
Northern: A. L. Foreman. Broadway
Central; II. I. McCabe. Cumberland; l.
b. Rever. York: E r. Smith. Grand;
c. y. Steigeiman. Herald Square: H. n.
Stitt, Marlborough-Blsnhei L. V. Sulli-
van. King Edward.
The Washington herald., 1914-03-02

Special to The Washington Herald.
New York, March Washing gtonian.
arrived and registered today as follows:
The Press., 1914-06-17
THE STUDY OF WORDS.
It's Helpful Scheme to Use Your Die
 tionary Every Day.

Writing an article. "Treasure In Books" in the Woman's Home Com panion, Laura Spencer Portor gives the following excellent advice about the advantages to be gained from the study of words:
 "The study of words-it may sound to you a dry thing, yet l promise you 1t is not; very far from it.
 And this brings me to suggest that the habit of one of the great writers of studying carefully from d good diction. ary five words each day is one from which we might all of us get d good deal of profit. Or take a good book of synonyms, for instance, and learn from it each day five words somewhat simi lar. comparing and weighing carefully the meanings and values of them.
 Notice the degrees of force in the following: To dislike, to hate, to loathe to detest to abhor. Each note struck is little stronger, higher. we might say. like an ascending Crcscendo scale So to instruct. to teach, to educate, ar, each quite different in meaning, witt a great nicpty' of difference. So, re bIkc r~prmand. censure. blame, ar, all of one color, but of how dilferen shades of. meaning So, too. misfor tune calamity, disaster; so, weak feeble derrepit, and what delicate diff ference between fame and renOwn oI feminine and wOmanly and woman ish."
The Press., 1914-06-17
Kindness of the Boss.

Little Tommy. who was about knee high to q half pint, was employed by q busy broker. One afternoon the bro. ker was sitting at his desk trying to collect his thoughts as well as some coin when he suddenly looked up and signaIcd Tommy to draw near
 Tommy" said the boss, digging down into lis jeans, there's q fifty cent chunk of silver. Take it and hus. tie off to some vaudeville show"
 "Thank you very much, sir" grate- fully responded Tommy, freezing fast to the coin. That's what 1 call being some good to a poor kid"
 Don't think that Pm being good to you" was the quick reionder of tho boss. "I want you to learn a new tune. l cant stand the one you've been whiStlng for two months any longer. ."- EXC change.
The Press., 1914-06-17
DOGS IN ALASKA.
Carry Great Loads Over Snow That
 Would Not Hold Man.

NN0ot @oduo SNGE SHo" tbSh
 Would Not Hold Man.
 Dogs are surely the real thing for "mushing" in the cold country. To my mind they beat reindeer q mile. Most of them weigh less than 100 pounds, and they distribute their weight over their four feet, sO that they can trot over a weak snow crust where a man would sink out of sight by breaking through the crust into the soft snow below. On good, level, smooth trail ten dogs can trot along with ton of freight behind them, and zoo or GOO pounds is a fair load on poor trails.
 A peculiar thing is that twelve foot sled, twentytwO to twenty four inches wide, with runners two and one-quarr ter inches wide, bearing a load of GOO to 800 pounds. will not sink through a snow crust that will not bear man. This occurs because two runners two and One-quarter inches wide and twelve feet long give q large area of bearing on the crust. This, coupled with the motion that keeps the sled passing over all the time, accounts for the remarkable fact 1 am speaking of.
 One of the greatest dangers in "mushing" is encOuntering water un- der the snow on the river ice in very cold weather or breaking through into hollow places where the stream has sunk away from under the ice. This is tile most dangerous of all, and often when it happens q man is frozen to death before he can get to shelter or get up his tent and start a fire.-B. s. Rodey in Albuquerque Herald.
The Press., 1914-06-17

Alice E. Carpenter, Alice King, Florence Park and B. Maud Rees. The gathering broke up following the singing of "Auld Lang syne.
 There was a very large gathering of alumni, relatives and friends of the senior class at the academy chapel Tuesday evening to attend the senior reception. Besides the usual for malities of the occasion, fine music entertained the party and a pleasing social was enjoyed by all.
 s. M. Stebbins has purchased new Ford automobile.
 Frank Brown of State street is 0 t with a new touring car.
 Several citizens are hiring Tree Warden Squier to spray the elms on their private property so as to aid in the extermination of the beetles. The idea is a good one, and the speed and efficiency of the new sprayer re- duces the cost to minimum.
 Miss Gertrude B. Gaouette, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. A. N. Gaouette, and George w. Green of Worcester were quietly married at Worcester Saturday, the 9th. Following a trip which will include two weeks stay at Quabbin Lake, Greenwich, Mr. and Mrs. Green will reside in Worcester. Mrs. Green graduated from Monson academy in the class of 9O9, and later studied two years at the Holyoke city hospital For the past year she has been in Spring field. MT Green travels for n Holyoke paper concern.
 At the meeting of Court Monson, Foresters of America, which was held in Workmen's hall Thursday evening of last week, the following officers were nominated for the coming term Chief ranger, Edward Madelle and Edward Hillard and Dennis McMahon lecturer, Walter Pease and Frank Meaney; senior woodward, Daniel Scannell and Louis Sault; junior woodward, James Murphy, Walter Robinson and Frank Fahey; senior beadle, Oswald Pagan; junior beadle, Arthur Curtis and Louis Deltour recording secretary, Nathaniel Mo. Auliffe.
 Miss Catherine Bradway, daughter of Seth 0. Bradway of West street, and Elmer G. Pease of the lower Hampden road were married Wednes- day evening at 7.45 o'clock at the Congregational church parsonage on High street hy Rev. G. A. Andrews. The couple were attended by MT. and Mrs. Bert Bliss of Pease avenue. The bride was attired in a travelling gown. MT. Pease is a native of Monson and a well-known, prosperous agriculturalist, conducting large farm on the lower Hampden road. The bride is also a native of Monson They received many valuable gifts, including furniture, cut glass and silverware. Immediately following the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Pease left for a short wedding trip, and will be at home on the lower Hampden road after July 1.
The Press., 1914-06-17
A Cure For Mosquitoes.

The people of London have learned of an agreeable way to keep their houses free from flies and mosquitoes They burn sandalwood. which has d pleasing Odor. but one that the sum mer pests much dislike. The idea comes from the orient. where 1t has long been practiced.
 The sandalwOOd can be bought at al most any Turkish or Japanese import ing house. You prepare it for burning by cutting it into pieces about half an inch thick and three inches long and then bake or dry 1t in a slow oven for twenty-four hours. You light piece of the wood and put 1t in metal url, or saucer. After it has ignited well blow out the flame and leave the red ember to smo,der until the wood i~ wholly consumed.
The Press., 1914-06-17
SOMERs.

Miss Edith l.. Hurlburt has been spending several days with friends in Winstel.
 Ellsworth Light of Springfield, Mass,. has been visiting at the home of Dr. A. L. Hurd.
 Miss Ruth Prior was given a sur prise party by twelve of her school. mates at her home Friday evening in honor of her 14th birthday.
 Helene Percival, the little daughter of MT. and Mrs. s. Dwight Percival, entertained several of her friends Thursday afternoon in honor of hel 5th birthday.
The Press., 1914-06-17
3O,OOO VOICES!
And Many Are The Voices of Stafford
 Springs People

Thirty thousand voices - What a grand chorus And that's the number of American men and women who are publicly praising Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from backache, kidney and bladder ills. They say it to friends.
 They tell it in the home papers.
 Stafford Springs people are in this chorus. Here s Stafford Springs case.
 George Irons, farmer, Furnace Ave. :, Stafford Springs, Conn. says: "A bout a year ago my back became very lame and sore and. I knew that my kidneys were disordered, T got a supply e of Doan's Kidney pills at the Eaton Drug Store and the first box made a great improvement. After had used three boxes, was free from the trouble.
 Since then when I have taken Doan s Kidney Pills, they have benefited me- ''
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster M-ilburn O., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States. H
 Remember the name-Doan' sand take no other.
The Press., 1914-06-17
SJOO REWARD. S1OO

The readers of this paper will be pleased tt learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all iiS stages, a nd that is CatarTh. Halls Catarrh Cure is he only positive cure now known 10 the med ical fraternity. CatarTh being a constitutional di ca e, requires a constitutional treatment Ha'l's CataTI h cure is taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces ol the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease. and giving the pal lent strength by building up the constitut and assisting nature in doing its work. The propTietors have so much faith fn It's curative powers that they offer One Hundred nollars for any case that it falls to cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
 Address F J. CHEN BY & OO.; Toledo, o.
 Sold by all Druggists. 75c
 Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Press., 1914-06-17
SaMinn Trnuhle.

When Robbie went to see his grand mother he was much interested in whatever went on in the kitchen. One day she said to him: 'I'm going to make you a. nice little pie in saucer, all for yourself. Don't you think, J, Tn pretty good to take so much troubleT
 Robbie pOndered. "Grandma." he said at length, mother told me not to be a bother, and if it's going to'@be any trouble you can just as well make my Die reg'lar e."-Exchange.
The Press., 1914-06-17
MANSFIELD.

All of the ten leading pens and four others in addition have now passed we'll beyond the thousand egg mark in the International Egg Laying Contest at Storrs. The ten leading pens, that is to say 100 hens, have laid 530 eggs or an average of little more than 115 eggs for each indi- vidual. In other words, these 100 hens have in a trifie more than seven months laid 1855 eggs each more than the average American hen lays in a whole year. The Leghorns have been nabbing all the first places in the past few weeks. The thirty second week, however, seems to indicate that the heavier breeds are not yet to be counted out. Three pens of White Leghorns owned by Chas N. St. John, Greene, N Y., George A. Cosgrove, West Wilmington, and Tom Barron of England, tied for first place with 57 eggs each. The total yield amounted to 3289 eggs or loss of 51 as compared with the preceding week. As has been previously noted, it is of course expected from this time on that the curve of production must drop The poultryman should nevertheless make sure that his production does not fall off too rapidly and that he at least gets fair amount of summer eggs. It is well known that July and August eggs bring at least a fair price, and it is the opinion of some breeders that eggs laid at this season are pro- duced at a sufficiently lower cost to make them actually more profitable than November and December eggs when the season of high prices prevail.
 The 15 leading pens to date are as follows. The figures in the parenthe' sis show the number laid during the week:-
 Tom Barron, Catforth, England, White Wyandottes, (29) 1884,
 Francis F. Lincoln, Mt. Carmel, White Leghorns, (49)-l259.
 Neale Bros., Apponaug, R. l., White Wyandottes. (39)-I167.
 Merrythought Farm, Columbia, White Wyandottes, (4S)-1165.
 Tom Barron, Catforth, England White Leghorns, (57) -1108.
 Cecil Guernsey, East, Cobbleskill, N. Y, White Leghorns, (44)-1O77.
 A. B. Brundage, Danbury, Single Comb Rhode Island Reds, (54)-1O62
 Dr. J. A. Fritchey, Harrisburg, Pa. Single Comb R. I. Reds, (30) 1O43
 Marwood Poultry Farm, Butler, Pa., White Leghorns, (55)-1O3s
 Jules F. Francais, West Hampton, L. l., N. Y., Barred Plymouth Rocks, (43) )-1O19.>
 Pinecrest Orchards, Groton, Mass. Single Comb Rhode Island Reds, GA, -1OO2.
 Bonnie Brook Poultry Farm, Sara. toga, N. Y, White Leghorns, (52)- 993.
 P. G. Platt, WalIingford, Pa. White Legho1ns, (55)-99I.
 Beanford Farm, Groton, White Leghorns. (53) 99O.
 Geo. P. Dearborn, Lake Como, Fla. S. 0. Rhode Island Reds, (32 )-95O.
 Storrs College Experimental, Pen White Leghorns, (not in the contest),
The Press., 1914-06-17
Fathers IJItijmatunn.

Tht father of d large family of chil dren was trying hard to read the even ing plper.
 Whats that terrible racket in the hall. Martha?''
 One of the children just fell down stairs
 Well" he replied. turning over an other page of the paper. you tell the "hildren if they cant fall downstairs quietly they'll have to stop it."-Lip pincOtt'S.
The Press., 1914-06-17
Rubber Erasers.

india rubber Was used for the first time aS an eraser in TITO, when very small piece was sold for marks. It was, however, many years later before it was put into general use. Prior to this the crumb of bread was used for erasing purposes.-LOndon Mail.
The Press., 1914-06-17
His Distinction.

William, are you ever going to get matters so arranged that we can afford to have an automObileT'
 q don't expect that we can ever afford one. but hope to get matters so arranged within few months that we can have one."-Chicago Record IInrnll
The Press., 1914-06-17

Can't look we'll. eat we'll, or feel well with impure blood Keep the blood pure with Burdock Blood Bitters. Eat simply, take exercise, keep clean, and good health is pretty sure to follow. 91 bottle.
The Press., 1914-06-17
A Cynical View.

Married life is somewhat like pack uf cards" says il lady novelist Hearts figure but little any more. but if the husband has diamonds enough clubs become popular. and sooner or later d spade is his last trump" Glasgow Herald
The Press., 1914-06-17
Sho>Minu Him How.

"YOT young scOundrel!' said the fa ther. Seizing his disobedient son by the hand I'll show you how to treat your mOther!'
 And he gave him several bangs on the ears and then shook him until his hair began to fall out r
The Press., 1914-06-17
Safe.

Why do you always carry your um. hrella even when it is not raining?"
 "SO some one else won't carry it when it is raining. ."--HouSton Post.
The Press., 1914-06-17
Much Easier.

Candidate of Ideals Wouldn't you rather be right than preside mt? Prac. tical Friend-Ccrtaiuly! It K so much easier to be right. Baltimore Ameri can.
The Press., 1914-06-17
Between Girls.

Lou-I saw Ethel yesterday, and We had the Ioveliest confidential chat to- get her. Lucy-I thought so. She wouldn't speak to me today.-Judge.
The Press., 1914-06-17
The Dark and Bloody Ground.


 Before the white man began to eX- plore Kentucky, about the middle of the eighteenth century, the region was a vast hunting ground for many large tribes of the south, north and east. and between these tribes there was continuous conflict for the possession of the rich glme privileges. Later on. when the white people settled in the territory. their struggle with the red men was more bitter and persistent than in almosts any other section of the continent: hence the sanguinary name that W s given to the territory. 'HThe Dark "lld Bloody Ground"
 Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum sets you crazy. Can't bear the touch of your clothing, Doan's Ointment is fine for skin itching. All druggists sell 1t, Soc box.
The Press., 1914-06-17
Tno Moderp Dancer.

Madige- lU look at that girl, Billy doeSn'i she dance like a chicken Wilii"m Yes. it's the very poultry Oi tutinL Exchange.
The Press., 1914-06-17

There is ra substitute for thorough going. ardent and sincere earnestness Dickens.
The Press., 1914-06-17

Storrs College Experimental, Per White Leghorns, (not in the contest), (5O)-1278.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-03-24
CHAPTER CIV.

Come In and have dinner with
me-" said to Eliens Symons when
we arrived at my hotel after visiting
Jacks chorus girl" You said Harry
was not TO be home tonight and you
have never seen my rooms" X
"I'll be glad to. Madge," she said.
"Oh, how pretty II all is." she ex-
claimed as opened the door. why,
Margie. do you know there Is q more
honey look to this little place than
anywhere In my 20-room castle which
We call the cottage?'"
She sank down into my favorite
low chair with an almost envious
sigh.
you ought to be a very happy
woman said. II do not think you
have = wish that you may not graf
ify."
She looked up quickly and then she
spoke: Nov. Madge. you know that
is perfectly inane remark. or
course, ] have money-just slathers
of II, but the one thing which wish
for more than anything else II can
not give me-"
81 suppose you mean children" ]
said.
Perhaps" she answered, "for a
child would give me what long for
most--a knowledge that ! was neces.
sary to some one. and yet sometimes
think that mothers are not particular
" necessary to rich children. Do you
know. Margie. I would be supremacy
happy II ] could do something Tor
some one that would make him feel
II was me that was working for him
and not my money!?
"You have Harry" said fatuously.
"He would cay you were making a
noise like q platitpde II he were to
hear you say that.
"Madge, do you for one instant
think that Ejust poor little lam
necessary to Harry Symonei You
know better! Why, my dear girl,
sometimes do not see him for weeks
at Q time unless we are dining out
together or have friends to dine with
US.
HE always sends message to my
room In the morning telling me what
he expects to do during the day and
asking me II want him to go any
where with me, and send back Q
courteous message, and then both OF
US go about our several duties Of try.
ing to pass away the time.
"Madge, Harry could be . great.
splendid man II he only were poor,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-03-24

Ravel. von~ Dohanyi, Henselt-0 odow.
sky, and Strauss-Evler.
To-
The first OF series OF social At
ternoons to mark the opening Of suf-
frage headquarters, In the Hannah
Mills building, Farmer and John r.
sts.. was held Monday. with Mrs.
Frederick Holt, Mrs. Edgar Allen and
Miss Clara e. Dyar. acting az hos
tesses. The attractive rooms were
charmingly decorated with white and
yellow spring flowers. and Q quaint
used for the serving Of afternoon tea.
Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. r. H. Ash
baugh. Mrs. Carrie Oostdyke and
Miss Esther Boynt0n were the host.
esses. and Wednesday afternoon,
Mrs. John N. Bagley. Mrs. william
Wells, Mrs. John B. Ford, and Mrs.
K. d. Stair receive. The teas are
open to the public.
Prof. Huger Elliott, of Boston, gave
an interesting illustrated lecture. Mon
day evening. In the Museum Of Art,
on "The American city and its village
Dress" In which he deplored the fact
that American villages grow to be
cities without the city fathers making
definite plans as to streets. buildings,
parks and boulevards. Prof. Elliott
cited as one instance Of bad taste and
poor judgment the situation of railroad
depots In Detroit. The very entrance
to your city gives the traveller bad
Impression" said Prof. Elliott. A sec
ond lecture, free to the public. will
be given Tuesday evening, in the mu.
scum. on Architecture and allied
arts" Prof. Elliott was brought to
Detroit by the Society of Arts and
Crafts.