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The Washington times., 1914-12-17
Would Aid HOmeSeekers.

4 moro constructive Federal policy
toward the homeseeker will be the
topic considered at the meeting of tho
District Feds ration Of Womcn's Clubs
at tho Public Library tomorrow morn
inc. Tho committc. on political science
N,Il. have charge. Mrs Elizabeth Gates
Ferry. chairman. presiding. Several
talks will lie made by members Of the
committee, after which the meeting
will be open for discussions.
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
Opportunity No. l2.-Neutrality in
Charity. $3.50.

We all practice neutrality when It
comes to charity at home. This time
it is a clever little French woman.
the sole support OF four children.
whose father lies seriously Ill IN
the hospital The wife visits him as
often as possible. The eldest girl
has tust started to take a business
course. hoping to be able in another
years time to take her fathers place
as wage-earner. The younger child
rem are all attending school reg
ularly. even to the little siN-year-old
girl, who has Just entered kinder
garten. who will help TO furnish
s. per week. or $3.50 per year. so that
this home may be kept together for
another year. when the eldest daugh-
ter can begin to earn?. $50.
Contributions: II. s.. 81: Dr. and
Mrs. A. C. Wilkinson, s.. Stiil need
ed s251
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
Opportunity No. ia Result OF
Timely Helm. S312.

One year ago this little widow with
four children felt that her load was
more than she could bear. and rather
than have her children suffer. she
was ready to place them in institu-
lions. The Associated Charities
finally persuaded her to accept help
in keeping the family together.
During the past year. she has
become more resourceful The fam
lily is living in better rooms, and
the mother has fresh courage and
ambition. She is learning to do plain
sewing and is able to make a little
income for herself. Besides this. her
relatives are giving all they can
from their little store. Their COM
bined efforts. however. are not suf-
ficient to keep the home together.
800 per week will bring continued
Christmas cheer. .....-...----....-.-sSl .
Contributions: II. S, 81; DIR. and
Mrs. a. G. Wilkinson. 81. Still need
cd, y3c9.
The Washington times., 1914-12-17

Alone. fighting against invalldism
and poverty this widow has for
many years been doing her full duty
in the training of three fatherless
children, who are fast developing
wholesome ideos OF support for
themselves and their mother. The
ambition Of the oldest lad is to be-
come a farmer. and his sister wants
TO be a teacher. Brought up on
modern outdoor and fresh air theo-
ries. the children arr gradually over
coming their early physical handi-
caps Several VINO have helped this
family in the past year, and who
have received from time TO time
confidential reports relating the fami-
US happiness and well being. have
already signified their desire to con-
tinue their cooperation.
$40 per week, OF $50 for the roslnd
year, is needed for this constructive
home and health building.-........SS0
Contributions: Mrs. J. p, 81; Mrs.
p. r. F.. 50: +. c. Z. 81; A. NJ. l..
pledge. $40; ] II. N, 81; DR.. and Mrs.
A. G.. Wilkinson. 81: Through Mrs. NJ.
r.. +. so: y. NJ. B.. s.; Mrs. 5. f.
G. Is; II. s.. 81. Still needed. S3'S.
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
Opportunity No. ga Fourteen
year-old Hero. $3.50.

Fourteen years old and facing the
world. this lad is working determined
TO wrest from II the support OF his
mother. brother. and sister. The
mother, refined and well-educated,
formerly did clerical work. She Is
now nearly blind. and not strong or
well. Despite this, however. she
earns from 8 to 81 by day work and
laundry. This brave woman should
be enabled to keep her home for her
youthful wase-earner and the young
er children. and to enjoy some rest
herself and the chance to build up.
To encourage our hero and enable
him to keep his family. IS per week
is needed. s2o0
Contributions: w. B. NJ. So. Mrs.
S. T. c., IS; II. S., 81.
This opportunity has been fully sub
,cribed. The total amount of $3.50 wa
this morning by N 3. s.
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
Opportunity No. 10.-A Homemaker
At All Odds. s46S.

Whether to keep at work, long
hours away from her children, while
htey were running wild. or to stay at
home and be their real protector.
vas the problem facing the little
woman whom we Will call Mrs.
Smith. The fathers record as a
home-breaker-he Is serving a long
sentence in the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
the need of saving the children from
repeating their fathers Mistakes.
Without relatives who can help. the
mother must depend upon outside
assistance. She is earning what she
can with her needle at home
800 per week is needed for :he
family. consisting Of the old grand
mother, going blind; the mother, and
three small children. S45S
Contributions: E. G. s., 81; North
Takona, s.; II. s.. 81. Still needed,
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
Opportunity No. 4.-Let's All Back
Martha. Sl04.

Three years ago the society found
this Woodworking and Industrious
colorcd man. rapidly growing blind
and utterly discouraged, as he faced
the prospect of parting with his four
motherless little ones, and spending
the remainder Of his life in the
almshouse. A plan was formed.
Relatives contributed all they could
and kind-heartcd people did the rest.
A friendly visitor helped train the
eldest girl. then sixteen years, TO
take her mothers place, and she
has become n model housekeeper.
Now the second girl is fifteen, and
the sister who so pluckilv il taking
tho mothers place, says: DO help
me keep Martha in school one more
year. She wants 50 much to keep
on at the Vocational School until
she has learned to be a fitting dress
maker. She Just loves sewing.
hate 10 take her out OF school and
put her TO work at a mangle."
Who will helU keep Martha at
school a year as a Christmas gift?
s. per week. or S1oi a year. is
Contributions: II. s., 81. Still need
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
FOURTEEN KIM AS
OPPORTUNITIES

Here YOUR chance play Santa Claus and bring real hap
puess the lives of fortunate brothers. The Times and
Associated Charities join asking help Every penny
your contribution mill directly the family which You
esed The Times Mill for the fund.- and wH
by Christmas Editor The Times office uusey
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
Opportunity Ns. Cur Friend Mrs.
Wings Again. $3.50.

How do-you-do, my dear IS the
CHEEKY greeting TO all corners OF
dear old grandmother. who has I'M
dertaken 10 bring up her two orphan
children. DisburslnS sunshine and
good will. after the fashion OF Mrs.
Wigs of the Cabbage Patch, this
faithful old soul refuses To be any
thing but kindly and hopeful in the
midst OF adversely. The Srandchil-
dren have caught her spirit OF in
dustrv. The little girl IL motherinG
hcr dollIcs or busily sewing for
them. while her little brother IS
pusv with his tools or living with
m heroes OF yesterday, in whom he
takes great delight.
How this good soul can make the
&, pc~ week. which is asked tor her,
go So tar. no one can tell. Total
amount Tor the ycar-....-.-.-.--- 500
Contributions: Mrs. J. w. B., 81;
n 81 SIN needed N'24
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
Opportunity No. Il. - Deserted.
$500


Before the birth OF her youngest
child. three years ago. this good
woman was deserted by the one who
should have been her protector. Feel
inc that the only course open to her
was separation from her children.
she niaced two of them temporarily
in institutions. Through the efforts
OF the society. money was raised to
supplement what the relatives and
her church could do. and now tho
cozy home is n happy one. The us
usually bright children show the
effect of a mothers care and train
ing. All efforts have failed to locate
the man.
I'm addition TO what the relatives
and church can do. s. per week. or
$3.50 per year. will mean S65 days OF
Christmas cheer for this family 500
Contributions: II. S, 81. Stib need
ed S259
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
Sandusky Grocery Plant
Fire Has S125,OOO Loss

SNNDUSEY OHIO. ne. Fire to-
day wiped ont III" Bender Woodwy I'd
wholesale grocery plant. with a loss OF
slsIOO1 Several firemen were over
csnie by intense cold.
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
Phi Mu Sigma to Meet.

Delta Chapter. Phi Mu SiSma frater-
nifty. Will initiate a candidate at its
mecting this evening and will later out
line a winter athletic program
The Washington times., 1914-12-17

National-"Bon-H ur." s D. m
Belasco Damon and Pythias." motion ME-
lures $50 ami $50 y.
Columbia Thirty Leagues Under tho Sea e
motion pictures. $50 and Sis y m
POiI's-'C hari,.y's Aunt" 2.I5 and s:i5 N m.
e F. Ecith'S-Naudevllle 2:i5 and Sis D m
C;ayety- Euresquc. 2:l5 and SIS d. N
Majestic- Burlesque. -:l5 and Sis D. m
Strsnd-PhotOplays. II a. IN. TO II D. m
Garden-P hotOplays. 10 a m. &c :. , m
CrandaIl's-PhotOplays.
CosmOs-Naudevtlle continuous
CasinO-Vaudeville. continuous
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
What's on tie Program, in
Washington
Today.

Meetings.
Meeting, washington Chapter American In
stitute of Banking. red room, New VII
lard. p. m.
Masonic-NavRl, No 4: Hiram, No. 10; la
Fayette No. 10; William r. Singleton No
30; Adoniram Council. No. = RovaI and
Select Masons; Esther. No. 8. Eastern Star
odd Fellows-ColuInbia. No 10; Excelsior.
No. Il: Salem, No. q
knights OF Pythias Harmony. No 81
Msccabees-Georgetown Tent. No. 9; Dis
triCt Tent. No. s.
National Union-Mount Vernon Council: Ma
tional Council
Socialist Party--German branch. 81 street
northwest. s:lb p. m.
Illustrated lecture. The Eruption OF Mt
Lassen," Prof Diller Home Club. u Jack
son place northwest. p. m.
Meeting. POcHhontas Memorial Association
Hotel BELLEVUE. 4:30 p. m
Exhibit. Corcoran Art Gallery. . q. m 70 4:gO
d.
Exhibit. Carnegie Institution. Sixteenth and
p streets northwest p. m. TO $50 o. m
Entertainment. GonZaga College High School
Dramatic Association, Gonzaga Hall o.
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
MAIL BAG
(From The Times Redders)

Communications to the yai1 Bar must
Re written on one size OF the nao-r
only: must not exceed 200 words IN
lenEtA and must 20 signed with name
and address OF the sender The pub
ltcation Of letters In The Times Natl
Bar does not mean the enforcement
bv The Times Of the opinions u the
writer. The Mail Bag Is an oOen forum
where tire citizens OF WSShinxtun csn
argue N OF gueptiona
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
Opportunity No. Eyes for the

Opportunity No. Eyes for the
Blind. $500.
A blind mother-made such by. acct
dent-and a father whose eyesight
is rapidly falling. daily face the
problem of how to shelter, feed. and
clothe their six little children. all OF
school age. These children are quito
normal. and are learning 20 be eyes
for their parents and their ultimate
support. The plan for this next year
is to have the father learn a trade
which he can follow when he Is en-
tirelv blind.
Who viii help bring Christmas
cheer into this family by contribute
ing TO, the SO per week required 10
keep the home intact. while the
father goes to a trade school for the
DHnO !..--.--...--. -.SO-V
Contributions: Mrs. r. NJ. T, $50;
S. w. J.. s.; ]. A. P, 81: DR.. and
Mrs. A. G.. Wilkinson, 81; 5. b. J.,
s.. Still needed. 1886.
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
Opportunity No. "A Spartan
Mother. $20S.

Last Christmas this widow was n
happy wife with all her loved ones
about her. Her husband had just
bought piece of land on which he
was planning to build with his own
hands a house that would be their
very own. Sickness came; then
death. Now the wife Is struggling
alone to make home for her eight
little ones. The mans former en-
ployers are sharing tine burden by
giving n small monthly pension to
the devoted mother. This with what
little the hard working relatives can
contribute furnishes the sole support
of this family. IL the income can be
supplemented to the amount Of "a
per week, or s2B a year. with care
full management. the family can he
kept together. Is not this a worth
while Christmas gift? ......-..... SatS
Contributions: Mrs. ]. W. B.. s25;
DR.. and Mrs. A. G. Wilkinson, 81;
Il. A. g. 81; D. c. G., IS; H s., 81
Still Oeeded Sf74
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
Make Opportunity Big Gift.

since GlNlNG Is the whole thing to
The preliminary. and being sure that the
receiver likes what he gets is the meat
Of the aftermath, why not make a per
.ectiy safe wager and play the CHRIST
.IAS OPPORTUNITIES as your big
gift?
In that way you preserve that great
zig I'm helping to make the world
letter KIND OF feeling, ana make il
-tretch out for d whole year. You feei
.ldc Il COW with wreath of flowers
around her neck. but you are as proud
as she is. For playing Big Brother or
.Dlg sister to one oil these Fourteen OPP
portunity families is sort of love
insurance" Tor a year.
Love insurance for one year guaran-
teed the Big Brother or Big Sister who
helps out any one Of the nfty-six httIe
children whose homes the Associated
Charities is trying to hold together.
As to the money-We can ring the
changes on the possibilities of il for an
endless time. Take il in the great alg
way.
Seventy-Two For $4,000.
Forty-iive hundred dollars is needed to
keep the families chosen for one year.
Like this-si.5cO, for sixteen adults and
ffty-six children.
That makes seventy-two people in this
big Washington District OF Colum Dia
Family who want TO be given a boost
so that the Washington District of CO.
lunbia Family taxpayers won't have to
care Tor them separately at greater ex-
pense through the medium of institu-
lions and homes.
Seyenty-two people who want to be a
credit instead of a debit, and they need
$500 with which to do it.
Frfa a
civic pride. and willingness all rolled to-
gether, and IL Washington people can't
see II that way and each give a dollar.
or fifty cents. or fifty dollars. Just as
their pursese feel capable of disgorg-
ing, TO these Christmas Opportunities,
QUICKLY, they haven't any civic pride
themselves, just as DIR. Harvey Wiley
accused them last night,
But make haste-onIy seven more days,
and one of them is Sunday,
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
Opportunity No. 9.-Enforced Sepa-
ration. S46S.

The guiding spirit of this family
Is bravely facing the hard situation
OF separation from her incurably i'll
husband. who is receiving hospital
care. She Is working hard to make
good home for her four little chill
dren. the eldest eleven, and the
youngest six months. Unaided, she
will fail in health and purpose; for
this mother is an arrested case of
tuberculosis and should not be al
lowed TO struggle alone to make ends
meet. 900 per week is needed TO keep
these children at home and happy
with their .siss
Contributions. Mrs. s., 50; II. s.. 81
Still needed. S462
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
Opportunity No. s.-Never Say Die.

$3.50.
Forsaken by her husband and
forced by broken health to give I'D
the work b. which she supported
her two children. this mother refuses
to surrender. Search is being made
for the husband to compel him to do
his part. but it is doubtful IL ne can
be found. Meantime. the family has
been moved TO smaller quarters ana
the woman is doing sewing as sb.
Is aole at home. Her church and
two relatives. out of their meapsr
stores. are doing what they can 20
heip the mother keep her children.
but - per week Is needed in addi-
tlon TO other possible income, or S25l
TOT the year. II this family is to have
christmas cheer all the year around.
ESQ
ed, 800
The Washington times., 1914-12-17

Contributions: Mrs. j. W. B., -
I Il Still needed. S34.
The Washington times., 1914-12-17
Opportunity No. 5.-Citizens in the
Making. $500.

Contributions: Fl. s., Il still need
ed Sl03.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-15
On Antiquities
By RUTH CAMERON.

AM of constitution with all things; have anpahy thing These gio- 
  like ai- ways pooh hoos when the ping tin
 Nonsense"  I typical.
  anpahes always think that those  I havoc of
  pahze with ave a t Now feelings knife silver tin not at all fanciful feeling It 
 
   vibrating in to another instrument " We o of self condition We  b|
  them this think all the antiquities of the  
 
  fendsh noise hal to leave he
  mind flannel with  he filling Whend uncomfortable feeling X   this subject
New Britain herald., 1914-05-15
Press Agents Tell
 of Theatrical Bills
SHORE ACRES" IS
 SUCCESSFUL PLAY

The Lyceum Players will be seen this evening at the Lyceun in "Over Night Bartholomae's farcical comedy. There will be another matinee Saturday afternoon. Man
 aaer Birch is giving a very clever in- depreciation of the role of5"Kettle.''
 The financial success which a clever dramatic. production meets demon strates the popularity of the attrac- tion. Shore Acres" has been played to approximately as much business as any of the standard plays. In drama tic circles it is a matter of record hat the tours in which MT. Herne featured the general receipts amounted to several millions of dollars. It not only provided substantial salary for the author, but it also netted sub- stantial dividends. Even though MT. Herne has been dead 8 few years power which is an important part of the authors estate. There is not a week of the year that the play is not being produced. and often it is being produced by three or four stock com panies The royalties which the p]ayholders receive vary according to the size of the city. A place With New Britain's population would be assessed approximately $200 for the playing rights, while in Boston the royalty would approximate $40O or $500. Shore Acres" opens for the week at the Lyceum Monday evening.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-15

tion of novelty waltz. Maxixe, whirl- wind and trot. Their act is highly en- tertaining and is we'll worth seeing.
 The Three English madcaps furnish one of the most entertaining acts on the bill. These young ladies claim to be England's greatest dancing trio and the reception given them every night indicates that the Keeney pa irons agree with them. They have a repertoire of novel dances which they execute with great deal of skill and grace.
 Cadreaux has a high wire speciality that has exceptional merit. He does number of thrilling tricks on the wire and introduces several feats rever attempted in this city by any other performer.
 Moore and Jenkins, colored en- tertainers, are gaining in popular favor every day. They are real clever people and their entertainment is of the highest order.
 Arlton and Arliss have refined singing speciality. The former sings a few English humorous selections and also uses his voice in a duet with his partner Miss Anita Arliss. Her sing ing of My Hero' is the best feature of the act.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-15

Mrs. Russell Sage has sent her check for $1O,000 to William T. Horn aday of New York as a contribution to the Permanent Wild Life Protection E fund. This gift brings the total al- ready subscribed to $5O,O0o, of which almost all has been paid in.
 Dr. Hornaday, who is a trustee of the fund and has power to eNpend it's income at his discretion, places the ''irreducible minimum necessary to derive an income sufficient to carry out the work intended at $10O,0OO.
 It is believed that the attempt now being made in Washington to destroy the federal migratory bird law induced Mrs. Sage to make her large gift. The first check from the income of this fund was sent to California to be used to oppose a. fight being made in that slate for the repeal of a law prohibit ing the sale of game.
 The subscriptions thus far received to the permanent fund show that $22,000 has come from outside New York city; $17,325 has been subscribed by women and about $7,50O by sports men. Every person who subscribes $1,0O0 or more becomes a founder So far there are nineteen founders.
 The banking trustees of the fund are Clark Williams, formerly state super intendent of banks, and A. Barton Hepburn, manager of the Chase Ma tional bank. The income from the
New Britain herald., 1914-05-15
APPLY SULPHUR IF SKIN BREAKS OUT SULPHUR DRIES UP ECZEMA \ USE LIKE COLD CREAM TO STOP ITCHING

Any breaking out or irritation on the face, arms, legs or body when ac- companied by itching, or when the skin is dry and feverish, can be read fly overcome by applying little bold sulphur cream, says noted der- matologist.
 He informs Ills that bold-sulphur instantly allays the angry itching and irritation and soothes. and heals the Eczema right up, leaving the skin clear and smooth. Bold-sulphur has occupied a secure position for many years in the treatment of cutaneous disorders because of its parasite -de- stroying property. Nothing has ever
New Britain herald., 1914-05-15
Mrs. Russell Sage Gives
 $lO,OOO To Protect Birds
Fund Now Amounts to $5OO00 of Which Almost All Has
 Been Paid in-$7 1925 Has Been Con- tributed By Women.

fund only is expendable: the principal cannot be touched. The incom will be used in naton- wide campaign work for the defense of wild life-birds, mammals, game fish. game preserves, bird sanctuariies, are protective laws of all kinds.
 Among the founders are George s6,0O0; Andrew Carnegie, Mrs. Fred erick Ferris Thompson, of Canandia- qua, and Henry Ford, of Detroit, who gave $5,00O each. The following have contributed $1 1000 each: Miss Heloise Meyers, Lenox, Mass; Max Fleisch- mann, Cincinnati; Mrs. J. s. Kennedy, John D. Archbold, Mortimer l.. Schiff, William P. Clyde, Emerson McMillin, George D. Pratt, Frederick G. Bourne George F. Baker, Samuel Thorne and pr. William H. Nichols, New York city, and Anthony R. and John Dryden Kuser, of Bernardsville, N. J. Those who contributed $500 are Cleveland H. Dodge and James Speyer, of New York city, and Frederick F. Brewster, of New Haven.
 This is believed to be the largest fund ever raised by popular subscrip- tion for the protection of wild life, and with the exception of the Albert Wilcox bequest of $332.00O to the Ma tional Association Audubon Societies, is the largest endowment fund ever established fur such a purpose.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-15
74oS Bathing Suit,
 to n bust

VIII os ,yl MIrD 5as sl,y4 gFooM sN
 hAD sSI 1ta jolNsp sia ,s fo sRIkT az q WAls1 LINE
 The .tunic bathing quit $ the very newest to have appeared. This one is ex- :'eedingly smart. ft gives the latest lines -rnd features yet Is perfectly simple and 1.llows of swimming with ease. It can be Torn with bIoomefs or with tights. The iunic is very simple one in three pieces, losing at the left of the front. and the sleeves are stitched to the arlnholcs. The skirt is cut in four gores.' If the tunic saturc IS not liked, the pcpiun1 can be cut lt,H and the blouse joined, to thea&kirt at the waist line, as indicated in ore6 the mailer views Salt water silk and salt uater satin are favorte amaterials flor l,athing suits this summcr, ,abut nohair 5 always good and many bathers like light weight wool. Contrasting HAterial and braid always make effective tTirnr lning. For the medium size, the suit wifi re iIIfe 615 yards of material 27, Az yards s or 33x yards A inches wide; the bPomers. 3I9 yards 17 or 3L yards 3o or A inches wide; and the trimming, n yard 77 inches vide
 Ihepattcrn 74o6 is cut in sizes from g. to 41 inches bust measure. It wilIshe mailed to any address by the Fashion Department Of this paper. on receipt oi Ien cents.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-15

been found to take it's place in treat ing the irritable and infiammatory skin affections. While not always es- tablishing permanent cure, it never fails to subdue the itching irritation and drive the Eczema away, and it iE often years later before any eruption again appears on the skin. Those troubled should obtain at any pharmacy an ounce of bold-suiphur cream which is applied to the affected parts in the same manner as an ordi- nary cold cream. It isn't unpleasant and the prompt relief afforded, par ticularly in itching Eczema, proves very welcome,
New Britain herald., 1914-05-15
DANCING CONTEST
 TONIGHT AT KEENEYS

The Tango dancing contest which is to be conducted by Mir. and Mrs. Daily, the dancing experts who are perform ing this week, is to be the big feature of tonight's show at Keeney's. All local amateurs are given the privilege Of entering the contest and the couple selected by MT. Daly as the best of the contestants will be given prize. There have already been several en- tries and it is expected that number of New Britain's tango lovers will participate Before the contest MT. and Mrs Daly will give their exhibi-
New Britain herald., 1914-05-15

 thing These