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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19
PUNCH HOLES TN CANS
FIGHT THE MOSQUITO
Public Health Service Tells Of oueer
Breeding P1aoea for xEa-
lariA Carriers.

Punch holes In the bottoms Of tin
cans and prevent malaria! This is
only one Of several suggestions for
the destruction Of mosquito breeding
places contained in an article on Mos
Quitoes and Malaria" in the weekly
public health reports Of September 4,
issued by the United States public
health service.
Mosquitoes are pronounced the only
known agents in the transmission OF
malaria. The author Of the article
states that in recent sanitary in
spection of a certain section of North
Carolina mosquito larvae were found
by the thousands In empty tin cans that
had been thrown Into boxes or on
trash heaps. and In which rain water
had collected. What a simple health
measure it would have been for the
person who opened and emptied the
can to punch a hole or two in Its bot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19
DANIELS LAUDS FLETCHER.
Declares Fleet Commanders Ap-
pointment His Greatest Pleasure.

Secretary Daniels has written a
letter Of cdrgratulation to Rear Ad-
miral Frank F. Fletcher, who has just
succeeded Rear Admiral Charles J.
Badger as commander in chief of the
Atlantic fleet.
II have never had an opportunity"
wrote Mr.. Daniels. ito make an ap-
pointment that pleased me more or
with as deep conviction that in SO
doing was appointing the most capa-
bic, earnest and well balanced officer
to whom our great feet might be
intrusted."
The Secretary also sent a letter to
Rear Admiral Badger in which he said !:
II have watched your handling of the
fleet with every interest and have not
found YOU wanting in any of the ele-
ments that go to make 4 truly great
naval officer. Your personal qualities
and the magnanimity you showed
Rear Admiral Fletcher upon your ar
rival in Mexican waters have COM
manded my highest admiration"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19
OPPOSE COTTON TAX.
Southern Statesmen Object to Pro-
posed Plan for Curtailing Product.

The conference of southern repre-
sentatives and senators. organized to
devise plans for dealing with the cot
ton situation, last night declined to
accept the proposal to impose a fed
eral tax to curtail next years cotton
production. After a heated argument
over the proposed tax the conference
adjourned indefinitely.
Senator Hoke Smith and Representa-
the tax proposal. A report was made
by a special committee, consisting OF
Senators Williams, White and Clarke
Of Arkansas. and Representatives
Hardwick and Burgess which held that
a federal tax on cotton production
would be constitutional.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19
This is the Time to Get to Work
tom with the can opener. then and

there!
But the larvae were also found in other
places. Tin buckets that had contained
paint, glass bottles, kegs, barrels, wa
ter-tight boxes. and in one case an old
iron safe, door side up-all were fur
nishing their quota OF mosquitoes to
add to the prevailing sickness.
In two small towns countless wig
gle-tails' were found in open boats
that had been drawn up on shore and
contained water from recent rains or
small leaks.
In another place baby's bath tub,
sitting partially nlled with water, was
breeding numerous MOSQUITOES. Sew
erai Are buckets and IRE barrels In q
lumber yard we're Matching out thou
sands more.
There are other and larger problems
involved in the destruction Of mosqui-
toes, such as the drainage Of swamps
and marshes. says the public health
service, but the efficacy Of these meas
ures, which often are costly, Is greatly
breeding places for mosquitoes at the
very doorways Of their homes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19

on the st. Lawrence river. He reports
the fishing unusually good. Mrs. Cusa
tbs and Miss Gusts win return about
October /.
Mrs. Elizabeth Carter of this city, ao.
companied by her daughter. Miss Mar.
tina e. Carter, left here last Tuesday
for Boston to attend the b. N. G. con-
vention. While there they will be the
guests of the son of the former, Mr..
George Carter. They will leave Bos-
ton Thursday next for Harrisburg.
Pa. where Mrs. Carter will visit her
two other sons. DIR. and Lawyer Car
ter of that city, while Miss Carter 10
with her sister In New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19
HOUSTON ORDERS HALT.
1nstructs Bureau Chiefs to Retrench
in Outlay for Projects,

Secretary Houston has instructed bu-
reau chiefs of the Department Of Ag-
riculture not to plan new projects
unless aimed to meet some emergency
growing out of the European war and
not to attempt extensions Of projects
under way where they will not be
injured by marking time"
This is in line with President Will
sons announcement, that the govern
ment's expenses must be kept down.
With its wide range Of constructive
work. the Agriculture Departments
expenditures have increased from
S3.826,000 in 1900 to $25,S65.0O0 in the
fiscal year of 1915.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19
WILL MEET OPERATORS.
President to See Colorado Coal Men
ia Discuss Strike Settlement.

The, Colorado coal operators have
asked President Wilson to receive
them Wednesday to DISCUSS the tenta-
tive basis for settlement Of the strike
already accepted by the miners. The
President Immediately wired his con-
sent. - =.
It is. understood that the operators
are not ready to accept the entire pro-
posal and desire to offer some sug-
Eestions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19
Nominations Sent to Senate.

The President has nominated: Ed
ward Ewing Pratt OF New York,
chief of bureau of foreign do
mestic commerce., Department of
Commerce.: Martin F. Dillon. of Ska
neateles, N. Y, collector Of internal
revenue for the twenty-first district of
Rhinehart F. Roth of Fairbanks.
Alaska, United States attorney, dis
trict Of Alaska, division number l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19
Eight Assistant Surgeons in r. H. S.

Eight assistant surgeons have just
been appointed to the public health
service az a result OF competitive
J. F. Woriey Of KANSAS. w. C. Witte,
Illinois: o. H. Cox. Wisconsin: NJ. S.
Lombard Of Nebraska. w. F. Tanner,
Georgia; Carl Michel. Illinois: T. e.
Hughes. Virginia. and r. L. Allen,
pennsylvania,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19
Household Helpers

The classified Business
Announcements on The
Stars classified pages offer
you the services of skilled
workers for the upkeep of
the home.
Merchants who do not use
the display columns Of The
Star exploit their wares in
this column of classified
Business Announcements.
Read these ads every day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19
Speaker Clark Buys Cotton.

Speaker Clark has Joined thes"buy-a-
bale-of cotton" movement, He tele-
graphed yesterday to st. Louis for a
bale at 10 cents a pound. 49, "a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19
For Roosevelt In 1915.

BALTIMORE September 1s.-Edward
c. Darlington, jr., republican nominee
for the United States Senate, has made
public letter under date OF August
q from Col. Theodore Roosevelt,
which. after saying there are certain
states where the republican candidates
have declared they are for me in 1916"
goes on to say:
AS regards the announcement for
myself, I do not regard it as amount
ing to anything, because in the first
place l not only hope. but at the pres
candidate In 1915. and also, what is
more important. because it is of no
earthly consequence to indorse me 'un-
less the principles for which / stand
are indorsed."
Col. Darlington was an ardent sum-
porter Of Col Roosevelt in the last
presidential campaign. but afterward
returned to the republican party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19
IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
AUTUMN PLANS AT HOME AND
AT OTHER POINTS.

The Spanish ambassador has gone to
Newport, where he expects to remain
for a month with Nine. Riano. who
spent the summer there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19

A California bride wore at her wed
ding early this month wedding veil
which eight other brides of her family
had adorned themselves. with on q
similar occasion. The brides grand
mother wore it for the first time. 1t
is of silk net embroidered in rosebuds.
Or. ]. b.. Gregg Custts is back from
hi Gun 1rvaka f.s,pr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19

Mr.. and Mrs Edward T. Stotesbury,
who are spending the autumn at Bryn
Mawr, will entertain at a dance Tues
day, December 220 in honor of Miss
Biddle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19

Miss Sarah Elizabeth Putnam, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Putnam of
Philadelphia and Mr.. Seaton Schroeder,
jr., son of Read Admiral Seaton
Schroeder of this city. will be married
in Grace Church, Watervil1e, N. z. to-
day. The reception will be held at the
country home of the BRIDES parents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19

The Brazilian ambassador and Nine.
da Cana are expected tomorrow from
Long Island. and early in the week will
take possession of the new embassy.
at the corner of 18th street and Massa-
chusetts avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19

Mrs. Preston Gibson has returned to
Manchester after spending a short time
in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19

returned from Oklahoma, have opened
their home on Mintwood place for the
winter,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19

Senator Charles S. Thomas and Mrs.
Thomas left yesterday for their home
in Colorado. where Mrs. Thomas and
Miss Thomas will remain through the
autumn and early winter.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06
GRAND OPENING BALL HELD
AT WINDSOR HOTEL LAST NIGHT

waltz. Adele max-xe. "DenEazO. 20
one step. -HunEarian Rag" one step.
Come On over Here" hesitation
waltz. ~Dreamifsg and other selec-
uons quite a. popular.
On the Mezznins floor are located
the private dining rooms where a
bufiet luncheon VA fauluessly served
by Hr kriel and his corps OF able
assistants During the evening many
repaired 10 the terrace garden which
were beautifully decorated In trellis
work of purple and white wistAria
and American beauty roses. The open
windows looking out upon the Ohio
river makes this retreat one OF tho
most pleasant In the state. Comfort
able chairs. writing tables and tea
tables are found here and the nnLsn
corresponds with the BEAUTIFUL ints-
rlor OF the hotel
Patronesses
The patronesses for the evening
were. Nesdames Jasper Balm.
Wylie Beall OF Wellsburg L. b. Car
ney. Harry A. Gilbert. L. Is. Franz
helm. Harry Gee. sam George OF
Weilsburg. X. l. Byrum OF Martins
Ferry. Alex Glass. r A. Hildreth Ill.
". u. Irvine. Charles J. Kriel. @. J.
Kinley. Roy Naylor. Steve Rice. T. ).
Riley. William Rownd. Henry NJ.
Russell. Jr.. Berry Sharp OF Steuben-
Vile. .. &. Howard Simpson. George
r. Stifel. Frank Warehouse. ". Il.
Wilson. Leon Klee.
Beautiful Gowns.
Mrs. Johnson Mckinley wore yell
low charmeuse with overdrape OF sill
yer spsngled blue chiffon: Mrs. Geo.
Mathison. white lace. Mrs. J. ID. Mer.
rimRn. white trirNned In blue: Mrs.
Roy Naylor. pink taffeta and real
lace: Mrs. Steve Rice. white lace and
blue: Mrs I $. Riley. yellow char.
meuse draped in lowered chiffon .
Mrs. William Rownd. yellow satin
and old lace. Mrs. {. Howard Simp-
son. red charmeuse with drapery OF
grey embroidered chiffon: Mrs. Frank
Warehouse. blue embroidered chif-
fon. Mrs. w. 4. Wilson. green taf-
feta with lace. Mrs. Jasper Baum.
white with baby blue: Mrs. f. h.
Carney. white embroidered net: Mrs.
Harry Gee. yellow satin: Mrs. r. a.
Hildreth. nile green and lace; Mrs.
W. Is. Irvine, grey charmeuse draped
In chiffon. Mrs. Charles J. Creel.
coral charmeuse trimmed in real
lace; Miss Elizabeth Hovenkamp Of
Fort Worth. Tex. yellow charmeuse
draped In gold lace. Miss Katherine
Camp OF Forth Worth. Tex, white
trimmed in cerise; Miss Esther Kriel.
white chiffon over pink satin: Miss
Bessie Carney. white taffeta draped
IN chiffon with gold border: Mrs.
George SChleyer Of Fort Worth, Tex
green brocaded silk with real lace:
Mrs. A. l. Camp OF Texas, pea green
taffeta trimmed I'm chiffon and lace /;
Mrs. Wade Warfield OF Sykesville.
Nd, lavender charmeuse: Mrs. Harry
Gilbert. pink charmeuse with drape-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06
T WAS ELABORATE IN EVERY
DETAIL AD AL SOCIETY
WAS IN ATTENDANCE.

Ball and Reception Were Given on
nex<snine Flor ara Terrace
"a ruon Was Beautiful Retreat
The opening ball held at the New
Windsor hotel Friday evening was
elaborate In every detail. The guests
arrived aarly 10 inspect the beautiful
hosfelry before the dancing started
They found Mr. 4. u. Carney and Mr..
Charles J. Kriel ready 10 receive ali
and show them through the parlors.
garden, mezzanins floor. ball room
and all other interesting Apartments
Tho cory ball room, which faces
Main street.. was attractive In its own
decorations and the white lights shed
a delicate shade over the dancars
The beautiful gowns worn by the
ladies In cludsd all the pastel shadas
and tho mingiing IN the late Hocisty
dances produced a beautiful effect.
Early In the evening Meister'A full
orchestra. which was stationed In the
balcony. rendered an appropriate
dance program which included one
step, Queen OF the Movies: !" one
ntep. -Jamias Trop." one step. "All
Aboard for Dixie Land" hesitation
waltz. June" one step. He'd Have
To Get Out and Get Under" one step
Pass the Pickles." one step you
Can't Get Away From IT." hesitation
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06

Wheeling Female college Tho arso.
citation la leaving nothing unIOue to
have fle event memorable one Mr.
Cecil Robinson Dr. ir charge Of th.
event. assisted hy an able committee
There uIII bs many guests present
including .rH1uafo. % tho different
rlaasoa. Grs"finEs will be- given hv
the graduate ~ each year boFinuir.
with 'hr year I-rf Many later grad
yates viii ha present Anyone who
ever attended Tho school is cordially
invited fu attend Tea and wafcra
viii Boz served az tho close 81 tho
mslfIu.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06

This morning at 3 O'Clock, Miss
Anna McGough. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas McGough. will become
the bride OF Mr.. James Sweeney The
wedding takes place al the home OF
the bride in Brookside and Rev. John
Neel will officiate. The attendants
will be Misses Nellie and Agnes Nc
Cough and Miss Helen Mayhem. oi
Belmont. q. The best man will be
Mr.. Henry NcGough Mr.. Charles
McGough and Mr. Ben Bishop will also
be in the wedding party.
The bride will wear white crepe
meteor and the maids will be daintilS
gowned Miss McGough Is well known
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06

The Home Girls Bible class will
give a musical entertainments and lawn
fete at W. =. Hubbard's home on Hub
bards Lane Monday evening. All are
cordially invited to attend. Ice cream
cake. strawberries and candy will be
sold and the proceeds go toward fur
nishing 2 room at the new Y. ". G. A
Included on the proEra m are Mr. and
Mrs. Jasper Baum, Mr. Will Leach. Mr.
Philip Mcclure, Mr.. John O'Conor.
Miss Dora NeininEer. Miss Bertha Sch
raider. Mrs. Flora Williams, Mrs. Thorn
as Greer koontZ
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06
Hamilton.Boone.

Or Edward St Clair Hamilton OF
Fayetteville and Miss Kate +. Boone
Of Organ Cave. W Va, were married
Wednesday. June g. The bride Is q
member OF one Of the oldest families
In the southern part Of the state Dr
Hamilton rs the brother Of Mrs. Dr
John T.. MarsChuer OF South Chapline
street
The following is a copy Of cards re-
ccived.
Mr. aud Mrs. William a Boone
announce the marriage Of their
daughter
Kate Earnestinc
to
DR.. Edward St Clair Hamilton
On Wednesday. the third Of June
nineteen hundred and fourteen
Organ cave West Virginia
At Home
after the sixth Of June
Oak iill. West Va
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06

ANIMAL Tag day for the Ohio Valley
General hospital Will be held Thurs
day Of next week Tho ladies in
charge are busily ENGAGED making
preparations for tho event and beside
the TAGS. pcnnant- will be- sold for
autos. draws. etc These remnants
will he flying early Thursday morn
ing. as many have engaged them for
Wednesday delivery
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06

Miss Minnie Seidler. who Weds Mr.
Harry Fowler net week. was tho re-
cipient of a linen shower Tuesday
evening, when Miss Lydia McHenr,
was the hostess. 4 luncheon wa.
served and the appointments we're In
keeping with tho coming wedding
After the luncheon various games
were enjoyed and contests were fea
tured with prizes awarded the win
ners of same
The following were the guests:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06
'ing wore The guests:
satterfield-mccIure Enoao-u.n,

ne engagement OF Miss Heller
Mcclure, of the Island 70 DR.. II. |.
Satteriield. OF Fairmont. was an
nounced at sewing party FRIDAY
afternoon at the home OF Mrs. Harry
r -lcNilliams al Martins Ferry. 4
luncheon was served for which thu
decorations were artistic and in keen
ing with the season. There were GOV
ers for the following:
Misses:
iielen MCCLURE, Margaret Moore
Margaret Woods EeSs Moods
Nebecca Mckee. Mrs. l.. L. smith,
AliceMcClure. W II Mcclure
Hilda Allen
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06

dition has been made since last wear.
and with Miss Elizabeth RunFeo az
OH" mana-,r. The home is progressing
nicely.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06

We asked the young lady across the
way II she believed in corporal punish.
ment. and she said she didn't see Any
reason why the great trusts shouldn 1
suffer just like ordinary people If they
did wrong
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06

Mrs. William Dreamer was hostess
TO a number Of her friends Friday
afternoon at ! o'clock at her apart
ments in the Rolf fats.
The affair was In the nature OF a
luncheon and the decorations werr
pink and white roses and peonies
Mrs. Dreamer was assisted by Mrs
Louis A. Brookes. of this city. and
Mrs. Il. W Bennett. OF Martins Ferry
There were covers for the follow.
ing:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06

Ing q blue ernbru--~rec net: FLOR
snes Afcheson % Winter Haven. pa
old gold satin.
When the Adies arrived they we're
shown 70 a dainty bou1oir which j.
one 81 he many zone IN mahogany
and Dresden desiEn- They alse us-c
TIE bridal cham Der which IS done "a -
trely In white and from there were
escorted 70 the foyer which L. per
fecily BEAUTIFUL and where American
Beauty roses and ferns were used N
prOtuslOn. IhsrS>de walls with their
panels OF got-- In CdrneO effect cor
respond perfectly with the furnish
4hss- IN Tact everyone waE delighted
With the hotel and the reception re-
celFed b. the management
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06

in Bridgeport and the groom is con
nected with the Wheeling Corrugat
ing Company at Martins Ferry.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06
COMMENCING MONDAY, MAY rs, 1914

The following prices will prevail on Tungsten NADIA
Lamps:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-06

Ball and Reception Were Given on
nex<snine Floor ana Terrace
a. ruon Wa Beautlful Refrnat
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-09
KANSAS CITY BOYS
ADMIT Big TAEFTS
Lead Police to Cache Where
VaIuabIeS Are Found.

Kansas City, Mo, March 9.-Two
penitent boys, according to the police.
told a story which explains the dis
appearance of more than $4,000 worth
of jewelry and clothing from South
Side homes within the last month.
Leo Eagle, fifteen years old. and
Arthur Rhodes. sixteen years old.
were comforting In an alley in the
middle of the night when arrested.
They carried revolvers. black jacks
and pockets full of cigars and
matches.
The boys led the police to their
cache In a deserted shed back of a
downtown theater. A box was dug up
In the bottom of the shed. IL was
full of watches, bracelets, lockets, etc.
The boys said they had sold much
other loot, including clothing, musical
instruments, umbrellas and shotguns.
Dozens of fashionable women visit.
ed the police station to identify va
rious articles of jewelry.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1914-03-09

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