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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1914-06-16
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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1914-06-16
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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1914-06-16
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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1914-06-16
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Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1914-06-16

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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
Too Much Sulphur In Gaa

It is not the SCOT from gas flame
that blackens ceilings and corrodes
metal, but the sulphur dio1ide or tn
oxide that is product Of the combus.
ton. II the gas contained little or no
sulphur, az it might II the companies
would spend a little more money In
purifying It, our ceilings would remain
white and the silver on our sideboard
would not tarnish In few days.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
Reoels Attack Of Death.

"Five years ago two doctors told me
I had only two years to live" This
startling statement was made by Still
man Green, Malachite, Col. ''They
told me / would die with consumption.
1t was up to me then to try the best
lung medicine and began to use DR.:
Kings New Discovery. 1t was well l
did, for today I am working and believe
owe my life to this great throat and
lung cure that has cheated the grave
of another victim" Its folly to suffer
with coughs, colds or other throat and
lung troubles now. Take the cure
that's safest. Price 80 cents and Sl.00.
Trial bottle free at all druggists.-.Adv
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
o. q Different Kind.

"Oh, WILL" she said, moving trife
closer to him, Il am so glad you are
not rich! They say that some Of these
milhonaires receive threatening let
ters saying that something dreadful
win happen to them If they don't pay
the writer's sums Of money" "Oh, is
that za?" replied VIII 'Why, I get
plenty OF such letters" ."-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
PROOF.

Stanley, aged i've, wanted to know
II vermicelii was alive when he saw
It curl abou: in hot water, and did
not seem quite convinced when told
that It was not. A few days later,
On seeing his mother preparing maca'
roni for dinner, he exclaimed trium-
phantly: ttNow I know vermicelH Is
alive, else how could it grow into
nscaronie''
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
Foreman's Gentle. Hlnt.

"A gang Of laborers was employed
digging a mysterious ditch across the
street It was a sewer. or place to
put gas pipe or something. One man
in particular was working as II he
we're a chorus man In a play, just
going through the motions and pre-
tending to dig a ditch. The foreman
came along and spoke to him Don't
be afraid" he said, with rich sarcasm.
lean on tn shovel now an thin. Il
1t breaks I'll pay for I'll"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
Let It Go at That.

The Philadelphia Record refuses to
believe the story that the world is 500,-
900 years old, basing this doubt on the
fact that the world is now in a state
Of folly that could only be palliated
by extreme youth. Why not accept
the theory of science and credit world.
ly folly to second childhood?
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
Nineteen Miles a Second.

without jar, shock or disturbance, is
the awful speed of our earth through
space. We wonder at such ease OF
natures movement, and so do those
who take DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
No gripping, no distress, Just throue h
work that brings good health and line
feelings. 25c at all druggists.-AdV.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
Glorious News

comes from DR.. J. T. Curtiss, Dwight,
Kan. He writes: 81 not only have
cured bad cases of eczema in my pa
tients with Electric Bitters, but also
cured myself by them of the same dis
ease. feel sure they will benefit any
case of eczema" This shows what
thousands have proved, that Electric
Bitters is a most effective blood purifi-
er. It's an excellent remedy for ecze-
ma. letter, salt rheum, stimulates liver
kidueys and bowels. expels poisons,
helps digestion, builds up the strength.
Price so cts. Satisfaction guaranteed
by all druggists.-Adv.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
Invaluable Tact.

Tact, 8 little word OF only four let.
ters, and yet how mighty III the world
Of business in every other realm
Of human activity as well! A tactless
man is & veritable bull in china
shop-more effective in his innocent
.wreckage OF your interests than a
round dozen pronounced enemies.
Heaven help the merchant who has
these destroyers standing between
him and his customers.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
To Mothers-And Others.

You Gao use Bucklen's Arnica Salve
to cure children of eczema, rashes, hu-
nors, as we'll as their accidental in'
iuries,-cuts, burns, bruises, etc.. with
perfect safety. Nothing else heals so
quickly. For boils, ulcers, old, rum
ming or fever sores or piles it has no
equal. 25c at all druggists-Adv.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
Chronic Stomach Trouble Cured.

There is nothing more discouraging g
than a chronic disorder of the stomach.
It is not surprising that may suffer tor
wears with such an ailment when per-
manent cure is within their reach and
msr be had for tride? "Abou5 one
yesr ago." says F. b. Beck, OF Wake
lee, Mich, 81 bought package OF
Chamberlain's Tablets, and since US
ing them I have felt perfectly well. I
had previously used any number OF diff
ferent medicines, but none OF them
were of any lasting benefits" For sale
by all dealers.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
The Forty Year Test.

An article must have exceptional
merit to survive for a period OF forty
wears. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
was first offered to the public in 1872.
From q SMALL beginning 1t has grown
in favor and popularity until it has at
tained a world wide reputation. You
will find nothing better for a cough or
cold. Try it and you will understand
why it is a favorite after period OF
more than forty years. 1t not only
gives relief-it cures. For sale by all
dealers. Adv.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
The Mothers Fayorite.

A cough medicine for children
should be harmless. 1t should be
pleasant to take 1t should be effetual:
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is all OF
this and is the mothers faTorite every
where. For sale by all dealers.-Ady.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
Very CIose-Mouthed.

Calle7-"So your sister and her
dance are very close-mouthed over
their engagemeat?' Little Ethel
"Close-nouthed? You ought to SEQ
them together when they think no
one else is around"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
Last Chance 49,

The words Jamaica Mirror contain
13 letters. The name OF the publisher,
Frank e. Hopkins, contains 13 lot
ters. The words Casey and Dugao"
contain 13 letters. The heading Of
this item, Here's Good Luck" con-
ta1ns 13 letters. This number Of the
Mirror Is issued on the 18th OF the
month in the 18th year Of the cen
tufy, the last chance to make such q
combination for a hundred years.
When we get a few more subscriptions
we shall have 13 thousand.-Jamaica
Mirror.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
aJ,Ln 81. 6>c& ~ -

Make the Sest OF Il.
Where there Is no choice, We do
veil to make no dificulty-Georg
EacDonald
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
Cultivate Voice With the Smile.

"The voice with the gmtle wilma"
Thuo runs e sign in a telephone e1-
change where many persons work.
It's usefulness is not confined to tele-
phone operators.-Youth's Companion.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
No. 666

This 10 prescription prepared especially
Tor MALARIA o, cHILlS & FEVER.
Five or six doses will break any case. end
If taken then as, a tonic the Fever will not
return. 1t. acts on the live. better :: 4
Calomel and does not eripe or sic:ef:. =
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11

@Good Bye, Old Rheumatism, Eve Con-
quercd You This Time"
want him Your rheumatism and every
body elSe'S rheumatism has got to leave:
Want to prove it without a bit Of risk?
Wen. you try ROOT JUICE. one bottle.
Sor ten days and see what happens. II
you don't feel like shouting with delight
at your good fortune, take back the
empty bottle to the druggist and get your
money instantly. That's how good ROOT
JUICE is. The druggist will return the
price Of ROOT JUICE without a word to
anyone who says it has not done world
Of good.
You're taking no chances this time
ROOT JUICE has got to help you and 1t
viii help YOU more than you have any
idea Of That ache and pain and sore.
ness and stiffness with all the misery vii!
be gone almost before you realize it and
you'll feel better than you have in many
q Gay. You never saw anything clean out
the blood, strengthen the kidneys, tone
up the stomach and regulate the liver
and bowels like ROOT JUICE in all your
life. It benefits the whole system. puts
new life into YOU. strengthens the nervous
system. Finest thing in this wide world
Try ROOT JUICE this time. Stop ex-
perimenting and don't let anybody talk
you out Of it. It's results or money back
sell it and guarantee it at one dollar per
large bottle. You'll say it's worth
hundred
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
Daily Definition,

Optimism is the screen the individ-
ual holds up to keep yesterday from
telling tomorrow all It knows.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-03-11
Chanbe.lain,s Tablets for Constipation.

Fo- constipation, Chamberlain's Tab
lets are cScelleut. Easy to take, mild
and gentle in effect. Give them trial.
For sale By all dealers.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-13
NOMINATIONS FOR CITY
BENCH STILL HELD UP
Papers Remain in Attorney Generals
Hands and Work Is Fast
Piling Up.

With three members of the municipa
bench gone. by reason of the expiration
OF their terms al midnight Sunday, and
the work Of the court piling up steadily
in front of the two remaining judge.
Attorney General McReynolds yesterday
had not sent to the President his nom
nations for the judgeship appointments
Assistant Attorney General Samuel J.
Graham said the Attorney Generals rec
concentrations had not started on their
way yet to President Wilson. The stream
Of cases in the municipal court was dis
posed of yesterday by Judge George e
Aukam and Judge l.. c. Strider but Tn.
former admitted that there is certain to
he congestion today. Many important
cases on the calendar will have to be
postponed. he said.
1t is thought more than likely that
President Wilson will announce his ap-
pOintments before Friday, when Judge
StrideTs term will expire. IL not Judge
Aukam will be left alone. and. because
the municipal court furnishes plenty OF
work for five judges, the business OF the
court will come practically to a stand
still. Friends of Judge Robert II. Ter
rell, colOred, are confidently predicting
his reappointment.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-13
NEWMAN GIVES ideas
ON DISTRICT AFFAIRS!
Urges City Operation of Garbage Dls-
posal in Talk to Howard
Park Citizens.
RACE SEGREGATION OPPOSED

Commissioner Oliver p. Newman laSt
night told the Howard Park Citizens. As
sociation his idea on What Is the Bust
ness Of the Government Of the District
Commissioner Newman pointed out how
the water department. as operated by the
District. is giving the public the most
efficient service at the least cost, the
primary reason being. he said. the fact
that no profits. dividends and interests of
selfish stockholders or exorbitant salaries
had to be considered.
In this connection the Commissioner
advocated District ownership and opera
ton Of the garbage disposal. which is
now handled by private contract. While
this work Is now being done as efficiently
as II could possibly be done under the
circumstances. he said. things would be
still more advantageous TO the public IL
this would be made on Of the District
departments.
In closing. he outlined his ideas of the
duties Of the District Insurance Commits
sioner's office. The purpose and duty of
this department. he said. Is not only a
general supervision over the /capitaliza-
ton and conduct OF the comp21ies, but
Its offices should be In constant and i'm.
mediate contact with the people Of the
District
The association adopted a resolution
scoring Judge Bundy, of the Municipal
Court for his recent speech before the
Columbia Heights Citizens Association,
In which he urged race segregation. The
resolution opposes the resppointment OF
Judge BUNNY
Race segregation. as favored. was op-
posed in resolution which termed II a
VOCATION Of American and democratic
principles.
Another resolution urges a speedy open
ing of w street
The Washington herald., 1914-01-13
MANN ADOPTS NEW ROLE.
4 bout to Declare Himself in Favor
of Woman's Suffrage.

IL became known here yesterday that
House Minority Leader James 4. Mann.
of Illinois. is about TO declare himself in
favor of woman suffrage. Mr.. Mann is
campaigning for reelection. and his
friends in the House are confident that
such an action would return him u Con-
gress with a large majority.
This change Of attitude was someu hat
of a surprise to Washington. fgr Nj
Mann bitterly denounced the su1ragistS
on the floor of the House wheV an in
quiry was asked regarding th1 alleged
inability of the Washington police fore.
TO maintain order during thl suffrage
parade on March last Mr.. Mann de
clared that had the women remained at
home. where they belonged. there would
have been no trouble.
Two of the sufrragist committees. the
Congressional committee and the Con-
gIession Union. have been exerting
strenuous efforts To defeat Mr.. Mann.
The minority leader is i'll and did not
attend the opening OF the new session
yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-13
INSURANCE INVESTMENTS.
New York Life Tells of Its Con-
seryatIve Methods.

Probably nothing in the summary of the
New York Life Insurance Company's con-
densed annual statement published in our
columns today will attract more attention
from the thoughtful than its showing OF
interest earnings upon its various invest
ments-both new and old. The invest
ments Of life companies are limited by
law TO the most conservative lines. and
the companies necessarily have on hand
large amounts bought i'm previous years
for this reason comparisons are signifi-
cant of the present scarcity of capital
and of its high earning power.
For example. the New York L.ife's state
ment shows that its total investments in
State and municipal bonds yield an aver
age of 4.O4 per cent interest: while those
made in 1913 in the United States and
Canada yield an average OF AS per cent
The average yield of all foreign. State
and municipal bonds is 4.l9 per cent. while
like investments made in 1918 yield -
per cent. The total railroad bonds held
by the company yield At per cent: those
purchased in 1913 yield ) per cent. Other
similar comparisons may be made by the
reader, showing similar increases in the
present earning power of money. The
New York Life is awake to the I'M
portance of increasing the earning power
of its accumulated funds. every year of
President kingsley's administration show
ing an improvement in this respect A
new feature of 1915 was the establish
ment OF farm loan department. where
the investments already made yield 5.5
per cent.
OF total income of 900. over
half was paid to policy holders: expenses.
including over sl,s0O.Ooo in taxes. absorbed
sl5.0oc,00o, and s4SO0c,O0o were added to
reserves for the payment of policies as
they mature. The accumulations of the
company. stated at market values,
amount to the prodigious total of S74s-
4g.74o. but then its contract obligations
make its legal liabilities over se40 O0o, 900.
and most of the remainder is already re-
served for dividends on policies as they
mature.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-13
FOUR PEARY GOLD MEDALS.
Additions 10 Arctic Collection on
Exhibition at Museum.

The Peary Arctic collection recently
has been augmented by the addition OF
four gold medals which are on exhibi-
tion with the other trophies and memen-
toes in the hall of history in the Ma
tional Museum. The new medals are
gifts from foreign societies and one mu-
nicipaIity. and are typical examples of
modern French art.
The donors are the Geographical So
ciety of Marseilles. the Geographic So
ciety OF Geneva. the Geographical So
ciety of Normandy. and the City of Paris.
The allegorical ideas OF the designers are
especially appropriate and are executed
in exquisite style.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-13
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TODAY,

Geological PARK. Chevy Chase. the Country Clubs.
and kensington- Cans from Fifteenth st. and n Y
ave. every u minutes also from 7th ~. points
every II minutes.
After 9 p m. from Treasury only every Is min.
uies. Connect with kensngton line at Chevy
Chase Lake.
Zooiosical Park. Chevy Chase. the Country Club.
and hensinEton. Cans from Fifteenth and New
York avenue every quarter hour
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company
aeamsn. iron foot Of Seventh street. for Old Point
eamiott ana Norfolk. daily. at ea5 p. m.
To Great Falls-Washington and Old Dominior
haiiiosd cars every few minutes from Thirty
and 81 strssts :
TO Mount Observation-Disclosures Virginia Railway
company cans every hour on the hour from 10 e. m.
70 p m. last car. Station. Twelfth street and
The Washington herald., 1914-01-13

Secretary of State Bryan returned To
Washington yesterday after ten days
lecture tour through the Middle West
This trip makes seventy-two days that
he has been absent from Washington on
lecture engagements since assuming the
portfolio of State. Mr.. Bryan said that
he had not had time to get any news on
the Mexican situation. but that he had
had "a most delightful time while away
from Washington"
The Washington herald., 1914-01-13
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE

Robert B. and Laura White. boy.
William 5. and Mary 4. Traver. boy.
Henry 8. and Mary Z. Ryer. boy.
John H. and Ouida Peters, girl.
Gesberto and Agnesa Pieri. giIl
Ralph J. and Lizzie II. Provost. boy.
William II. and Wilhelmina A. OuTand. boy.
Lucca and sfsrcellina MonaEi. girl.
Louis v. and Louise Mazza. girl.
Clarence c. and Edna =. Evans boy.
Samuel and Pearl Cook. boy.
Terrence and Agnes Boyle. boy
George W. and Martha Bell, boy.
George L. and Marie T. Beach. boy
Philip G. and Margaret 5. Beaver. boy.
COL0RED.
Edward and Ella Wilson. girl
Alonzo and Sarah season., boz
Louis p. and Map n. Parnes. girl
William II. and Sarah Chew, bog.
Andrew and Sarah Brown, girl.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-13
GERMANS TO HOLD KoMMERs.
Arfoa GesanEvercin to Give Enter
tainment Monday Might.

The annual Kommers will be given by
the Arion Gesangverein at its hall. 1O0S
E street northwest. next Monday night
The Kommers, i'm accordance with the
regular custom. will provide entertain
ment in the way of vocal music. both solo
and choral. There will be plenty to eat
and the necessary liquid refreshments
to keep the singers voices in good shape.
In addition. II is expected to have a mon
ologist. and there will be Q number Of
humorous features,
The Washington herald., 1914-01-13
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
U. s. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau
The Mans Store

Washington, ID. c., Jan. L. 1915 p. m.
Cold weather will continue in the East and mod
rrstey low temperatures in the South. but the
central PORTIONS Of the country Temperatures will
rise slowly after Tuesday morning In the extreme
West there will be but little change.
Cold wave warnings have been ordered for West
Virginia, the northern and eastern portions Of East
rrn PennsylIanis, New York, and Northern New
England.
The winds along the North Atlantic coast will be
northwest to norsh gales. diminishing Tuesday
night; on the Middk Atlantic coast northwest.
diminishing; the South Atlantic coast moderate
to brisk northwest to north: the East Gulf
coast moderate north and northeast; on the West
Gulf coast moderate northeast to east: on Lake
Michigan moderate variable, becoming southeast.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-13
ROBBERS REAP A HARVEST.
Campaign Leave,
Towns mt Their Mercy.

South Norwalk, Conn. Jan. 12.-The Do.
lice here believe that a band of crooks
expelled from New York in Mayor
Mitchefs crusade have discovered a
golden opportunity in the institution of
Go-to-church day
A series of robberies have followed the
so-to-church" campaign throughout this
State. Several robberies came to light to-
day that were committed here last night
while practically the whole town was at
church.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-13
william II. Leonard Indor.cd.

A resolution indorsing William H. Leon.
ard. as inspector of the immigration Bu-
reau. at Montreal, Canada. was passed
at a meeting of the Central Labor Union
last hight in typographical Temple. The
comndttee on resolutions was instructed
to draw up resolution thanking the
Ford Automobile Company for the profit
sharing plan 1t has recently instituted
for the benefit of its employees.