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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-01-06
NO FEAR OF TYPHOID
IN ARMY OR NAVY
One ScOurge Among Nations
Defenders Wiped Out.
WORK OF TYPHOID VACCINE
Prophylactic Treatment Believed
to Have Lessened
tuberculosis.

Washington, Jan. 5.-The army
got through the year 1912 with only
two cases of typhoid fever in the
enlisted strength of more than O,OOO
officers and men. One was that of
man who had not been immunized
with the typhoid vaccine and was be-
lieved to have contracted the fever
before he enlisted; the other case was
among the troops in China, and
though the man was immunized in
1911, the history Of the case is in
doubt.
The navy, which adopted the vac
cine later than the army and did not
make its use at once compulsory, had
among it's 10000 Jackies only seven
authentic cases of typhoid in a year
ending last June. Four Of those were
treated at a remote tropical station,
where the vaccine had deteriorated.
Such is the wonderful record of
the prophyiaCtic treatment which has
wiped out one scourage among the ma
tion's defenders and which many
medical officers believe has had some
thing to do with the decreasing rate
of tuberculosis.
Under the direction of Surgeon Gen
Blue, of the public health service,
many thousands of sailors on merch-
ant ships have been treated with the
serum at the Governments marine
hospitals.
IN THE OLD DAYS.
Before the resort to immunization
typhoid cases In the army averaged
about three per thousand enlisted
strength, or in the neighborhood Of
$50 cases per annum. In 1910 before
the beginning OF the treatment the
rate was 2.32 per thousand; in 1911
It dropped to 80; in 1912 to .26; this
year the rate Is practically nothing.
Some scientists have thought that
the prophylaxis involved an increase
of liability to tuberculosis. Army sur
geons who have been analyzing their
figures feel that they have established
the fact to be exactly contrary. Here
are the figures showing the number Of
cases of tuberculosis among the SOL
diers: In 1909 there were 4.70 per
thousand; in 1910 the rate was 379:
in 1911 1t was 3.74, and las year $40
1t is admitted by the surgeons that
the reduction is due In some degree to
the more careful examination Of re-
cruits, but the figures at least show
tha tthe prophylaXis treatment has
no Increased tuberculosis.
EFFECT ON SAILORS.
The difficulties in extending protec-
tion to sailors is said by naval sur
geons, to be much greater than in the
case of soldiers owning to the fact
that the former are landed in strange
ports, going to all sorts of places and
eat all kinds Of food, and generally
are beyond the watchful eyes OF their
superior officers. Typhoid cases in the
navy which in 1911, numbered 3.61
per thousand dropped to 81 cases or
90 per thousand in the following
year. During the current year up to
October !, the percentage was only
80. Where typhoid occurred among
those who had been treated the cases
were mild and the convalescene rapid.
The fleet surgeon of the Atlantic fleet
now reports that the proprylactic has
practically eradicated typhoid from
the fleet
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-01-06
AN OPEN VERDICT
IN CALUMET CASE
Signal For Panic Given From the
Inside, According to Finding
OF Panel.

Calumet, Dec. 31.-An open YER
dict including a finding that the
Christmas Eve panic which cost 72
lives in Italian hall caused by an
alarm of fire raised within the hall
was returned tonight by the corouer's
jury which for three days hase been
hearing evidence. Tas taking of
testimony was concluded shortly af-
ter midday and IL was we'll along in
the afternoon before consideration OF
the testimony was begun. The Jury
meE wrestled W TN their problems for
SIX hours.
"By the evidence of the witnesses
we find that the cause of death was
suffocation, the same being caused by
a jam on the stairway leading to the
entrance of the Italian hall, where a
Christmas celebration was being
held" said the verdict. "The STAN
pede was caused by some person or
persons unknown to the jury at this
time, raising an alarm of fire within
the hall"
ONLY UNIONISTS ADMITTED.
The jury decided the evidence
showed that only those possessing
union cards or vouched for by some
member of the union entered the
place. heJeCJlOu Ol CHARGES JudI
deputy sheriffs, mine guards and COM
pany detectives had held back would
be rescuers was contained in a para
graph commencing the work of men
who cleared the stairway of it's mass
of dead and injured.
SiXty-five witnesses told their ver-
sions of the catastrophe. OF these
half a dozen said they saw a button
of some kind on man who they said
raised the initial alarm but not all
were willing to swear the button bore
the insignia of the Citizens Alliance.
Witnesses also disagreed as to where
the man stood and because of this
the jury concluded that persons in
different parts of the hall took up
the cry. The practical unanimity Of
testimony from those near the door
way that no stranger rushed into the
other OF the underlying causes OF the
jury's finding.
NOTE OF OPTIMISM.
An intangible note of optimism de-
veloped in the strike situation today.
John b. Densmore OF the federal de-
partment OF labor said he had been
encouraged; w. ]. Mcdonald, who is
pressing a resolution for a congress
sional inquiry, said there was a rift
in the clouds, and attorneys for the
Western Federation of Miners
thought a way of settling the diff
Guilty might be found soon. In com
pany circles also there were more
cheerful countenance in evidence.
The Meyer deportation incident
slumbered. Striking miners of the
Hancock district have called a mass
meeting for tomorrow afternoon to
protest against the action of their
chieftain. Editors and other en-
ployes of the paper Iyomies, arrested
on charges of publishing statements
calculated to incite riot, were releas-
ed on bail and the paper again was
circulated.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-21
Our Mutual Girl, No. Al.

Chapter a, Of "Our Mutual Girl Sc
ries, written by Arthur James, VIII be
released by the Reliance-Mutual Com
pany October IS. The synopsis is as fol-
lows:
After the exciting events Of the last
few days, Margaret was glad to refresh
herself with a shopping tour. She and
Aunt Abbie motored in to Simcox and
bought some beautiful furs, for~the tang
OF golden October was in the air. Then
they enjoyed driving down to the new
Manhattan Bridge, back over the famous
Brooklyn Bridge, and thence home to
luncheon.
Margaret had promised to join Ralph
Hamilton and his sister that afternoon
at the wykagyI Country Club. There
she met the idol OF thousands Of golfers
all over the world, the nlustrious, witty
Alec Smith. who, when he found that
Our Mutual Girl never in her life had
held a golf club. calamity offered his
services. His Scottish burr. she decided,
was adorable. so she gaily accepted
In the course Of the afternoon, Mar
garet really did learn something about
golf, but when Ralph Hamilton invited
her to play her way back to the club
house with him, she mischievously re-
fused. She was in no humor. as yet, to
scquiesce readily to that young mans
suggestions, and as they sat on the turf,
Margaret munching a juicy apple, which
he had given her. she offered him never a
bite. but compelled young Hamilton TO
chew the bitter cud Of reflection.
On the way back over the links. they
came upon a pompous man threatening
his caddy with his stick. He explained
irefully that the young scoundrel had
stolen his watch. 'I'Il give you Just
ninety seconds to produce It," he was
saying to the boy. But just then up
came Betty Hamilton, watch in hand
She had picked II up on the knoll where
the pompous person had dropped It from
his pocket. Then the millionaire-for
millionaire he was-showed his real cali
Der. Handing his card to the caddy, he
spoIogized and said: My boy, when you
want something, come to my ONCE"
Our Mutual Girl went home that night
well satisfied with the days adventures
The Washington herald., 1914-10-21
FOR THE CTYGIRL WHO
HAS DEVELOPED NERVES

, looked into the matter. Though she had
spent summers on a farm. she felt as
ignorant OF the inner workings as a red
Indian.
You had better choose another part
ner." she advised her friend. I've had
no training
No, but you have a good business
head and that's more important"
That was the beginning The farm
was very cheap and about twenty
miles distant from a large Eastern city.
The friends un lie, a successful farmer,
gave his advice on the purchase of
stock and the fittings of the barn. The
appliances were strictly up-to-date and
sahitary. They necessitated the bor-
rowing OF money. but both girls
realized the wisdom of doing things in
the best way. The friend had made the
most of her experience as a girl. Not
for nothing had she been brougt up
in the country. helping her father when
farm hands were short. The city girl
was not slow to learn, and, as her friend
said, she had a good head for business
She II was who managed the marketing
and transportation OF the milk, while her
friends work was with the stock
Business began in a small way. with
but one hired man. and small profits
Yet there was no lack of a market, for
both girls had many friends in the city
who were only too glad of the opportunity
to get perfectly fresh milk sent regu-
larry from the farm. Mothers of babies
and small children especially welcomed
the idea, until with the growth Of de-
mand the business was gradually in
creased. The girls did not become enor-
mously wealthy in the course of a few
years. but they made a distinct success
OF their enterprise and their object in
seeking a healthful occupation was ac-
complished. The life took them out OF
doors; a little vegetable garden supplied
their table; the tiny house was almost
no care. but 1t afforded many treats to
the occasional friends from the city who
were asked to spend the weekend in the
country.
Three things are necessary TO success
in an undertaking Of the dairy business,
one of these experimenters announces
first, one must have capital with which
to start: second. the patience to wait
one or two years without expecting an
increase OF profits over the sum expended,
third, love Of the country entailing a
willingness TO forego city Injuries for the
Joy of living out OF doors.
The Washington herald., 1914-10-21

The manaementg OF a dairy has been
found a profitable ocu.ltion by one
woman who dabbIed in several kinds OF
work before she settled on this. Nerv-
ously tired by the most confining sort
of city life, she began to realize that IL
she were to keep up the pace. in her
present surroundings, loss Of helaht
must be the inevitable outcome. This
prospect did not apepal to her. for she
had learned through the experience of
friends what II means to drag out an
existence, incapacitated either to work
or to enjoy. What sort of work could
a person do. she asked herself. that
would take her into the country?
As luck would have IL, she discovered
a friend in her own predicament.
why not buy a farm" a friend sug-
gested
A.. "A farm! ! don't know anything about
farming" was the amazed response.
But l do" continued the friend, who
had a very persuasive manner. Il was
born. on a farm and I've been reading
up books on cows for the last five or
six months. even have the house
picked out, and" she went on eagerly,
ali l want is a business partner. It's
a bargain. the land and the buildings.
mean. The house is a bagatelle, but
the barn is enormous, which is just
what We want. What do you say?''
The city girl was in no hurry. but she
The Washington herald., 1914-10-21
Healthy, Wrinkle-Free
Skin Easy to Hape

A dull, drab. muddy complexion, or an
over-red, blotchy, pimply, or freckled
skin, can by a quite simple, harmless, and
inexpensive method, be changed to one of
hower-like radiance and purity. One
ounce Of common mercolized wax, sold by
druggists generally, will remove the most
unsightly complexion in from one to two
weeks. By its remarkable absorptive
power, the withered, faded. or discolored
layer Of thin film-skin which hides the
healthier skin underneath, is gradually
flecked off in tiny, almost invisible parti-
cles. This Is done so gently there IA no
Inconvenience. and no trace is left on the
skin except that of enhanced beauty. The
wax Is smeared on like cold cream before
retiring, and removed in the morning
with warm water.
II the skin be wrinkled or saggy, a face
bath made by dissolving / OF. powdered
saxolite in Il pt. witch hazel, will be found
most effective. Combining both astrinEent
ana tonic properties, this tightens the
and braces the supporting mnscies,-Adv
skin and braces the supporting muscles
AoSs
The Washington herald., 1914-10-21
HERALD'S PAGE FOR WOMEN READERS
FAMOUS
WOMEN
Her
Birthday
And
Yours
October 21-Margaret Maiher, Mrs.
Gilbert Marie Murphy.

Notorious, rather than famous, is the
first OF the three weIl-known women
whose birthday falls on October q. Thil
was Mary Murphy-"La Petite Murphf
as she was known In the French court
where she gained distinction. She was
OF humble origin, her father having been
an Irish shoemaker. but as the result Of
her mothers ambition and her own
beauty she attracted the attention OF
King Louis XIV. For a little while Ma
rie's prospect looked very bright She
was lodged in a luxurious villa on the
kings estate and she even hoped to
supercede the Pompadour. but before
long she was banished from the court
never to return.
Margaret Mather, who was born near
Toronto, Canada, October q, 1883. was
one OF the most successful actresses OF
a generation ago. She was a protegee
OF the Manager James NJ. Hill, who real
iZing that she had latent ability, spent
$4,000 on her education before she made
her debut. This was when she was
twenty-three and the play in which she
showed her ability was a wonderful pro-
duction Of Romeo and Juliet"
Another actress whose birthday falls on
October p is Mrs. Henry Gilbert. prob
ably the greatest actress of old woman's 8
parts ever known to the American stage.
She was born in England in 1s21. and
when she was twenty-five she made her
debut as a dancer. She was very sue
cessful in her dancing, but she thought
OF the future and OF the time when she
would be too old to dance. Therefore
she took time by the forelock and began
to be an old woman when, she was but
thirty-five years old Mrs. Gilbert in
the course OF her long career played
every popular role of an old woman.
Among the parts for which she will al
ways be remembered were Dame Quickly
in THE Merry Wives of Windsor" Cur
tis, in THE Tanning of the Shrew," and
lester Dethridge, the dumb woman, In
Man and Wife" This last impersona-
ton has been spoken of as one Of the
really marvellous dramatic achievements
Of the nineteenth century.
ICODyright Nqitl
The Washington herald., 1914-10-21
House.
wives
Daily
Economy
Calendar
EIGHT WAYS TO
COOK POTATOES
Creamed Potatoes

Creamed Potatoes
Call for a cupful Of milk heated In q
double boiler Mix a tablespoonful OF
butter with as much -four and stir into
the hot milk till smooth; add butter, pep
per, and salt, and let cook for five min
utes- Add two cupfuls OF cold boiled po-
tatoes cut in cubes and little fine chop
ped parsley. Heat thoroughly and serve
at once.
Potato Croquettes
Call for six boiled potatoes mashed. Add
one tablespoonful of butter. two-thirds
OF a cupful Of hot cream or milk, the
whites of one or two eggs. well beaten,
salt and pepper. When cool work into
balls, roll in egg and fine powdered bread
crumbs and fry in deep fat
sraIIOped Potatoes
Call for six good-sized boiled potatoes.
cooled and chopped in a wooden chop
ping dish. Turn them into a buttered bak-
ing dish. sprinkle with salt and pepper.
and pieces of butter and pour over milk
till IL shows at the top. Place in the
oven and bake slowly till the milk is alb
sorbed and the potatoes are a rich
brown on top.
Potato Pudding
Calls for two cupfuls OF mashed potatoes,
two tablespoonfuls of cream or milk, one
beaten egg. and one tablespoonful Of
melted butter, with salt and pepper to
taste. Stir all together. and IL the po-
tatoes seem too moist add few table
spoonfuls Of finely powdered bread
and bake in a hot oven for ten minutes
French Fried Potatoes.
To make French frieS potatoes select
large, firm potatoes. pare and dry thor
oughly. Cut the potatoes lengthwise In
pieces a half inch thick at the center.
Have a pan of deep fat on the fire and
test with a piece Of bread. When the
bread browns in a minute without burn
ing. the fat is at the right temperature.
Put the potatoes I'm a wire basket and
dip in the fat When a golden brown
take out and turn out on a piece Of
brown paper to absorb the fat
Snutc Potatoes
Call for raw potatoes cut into thin slices.
Cover a frying pan with butter or drip
pings and let 1t get hot. Put in the po-
tatoes and fry them on both sides to a
golden brown. As soon as they are done
they should be taken from the frying pan
and allowed to drain on brown paper. or.
better, a piece OF cloth. before the fire.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper before
serving.
BroIIed Potatoes
Call for cold boiled potatoes cut in slices
q quarter of an inch thick. Each slice
should be rubbed in flour and placed on
a frying pan over a good fire Add but
ter, pepper. and salt when they are done.
Potatoes au Gratin.
Potatoes au gratin call for eight large
raw potatoes peeled and sliced thin Mix
a quarter Of a pound OF grated cheese
with three cupfuls Of boiling milk. salt,
pepper and one well-beaten egg. and
pour over the potatoes in a buttered cas-
seroIe. Sprinkle a quarter of a pound of
grated cheese over the top. add a few
points of butter. and cook for about
thirty-fve minutes. or until the potatoes
are thoroughly done
Copyright. lelI.D
The Washington herald., 1914-10-21
HOROSCOPE.
The stars incline. but do not compe

The stars incline. but do not compel"
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER Fl, 1914.
AstroIogers read this as an uncertain
day. although Neptune and the sun are
both In benefic aspect
Il is held that, owing to the disturbed
world conditions. the wholesale sacri1ce
Of life and the grief and agony produced
by the war. all the forces that operate
upon humanity are affected. For that
reason the seers declare that caution and
conservatism should rule all domestic and
public affairs.
Neptune is in place that is said to in
dicate a fortunate condition for whatever
concerns American shipping interests
Under this rule II is said prosperity win
come from the South and from countries
not developed.
There is a fortunate sign today for
those who seek promotion or political
preferment.
1t is a lucky day for all who desire
recognition from persons who are sue
cessful. The stars also favor men and
women in search Of employment Col
leges and schools are subject to benefl-
cent rule. Vocational training and all
practical lines of education will be en-
phasized. II the stars are read Alright, and
there is alluring promise for all who are
young in every profession. The planetary
sway benefits most those who have lived
but a brief span, astrolOgeTs say, and the
coming years will be especially nard for
men and women who are middle-aged or
old.
Trouble in Morocco and the Transvaal
is prognOsticated. South Africa will suf-
fer during the winter from various sinis-
ter influences.
Shipwrecks are prognostiCated. Next
month will be particularly dangerous to
navigation, it is predicted.
The position OF Neptune in the royal
sign OF Leo causes London astrOlogers to
foreten a period of distress and trouble
for the King and Queen OF England. Next
month may be most unfortunate.
Persons whose birthdate II is have the
omen Of rather a successful year. Both
men and women are warned not TO in
dulge in fiirtations or love affairs that are
not serious.
Children born on this day probably will
enjoy life. They should be exceedingly
popular in the business or the social
world. AS they are on the cusp they par
take OF the qualities "f Scorpia as well
as Libra subjects.
tCopyright. lsl4.l
The Washington herald., 1914-10-21
New III the Realm of Fashion

Some of the new suits have coats with
high necks.
Fashionable trains are mere scarf ends
that look precisely like scarfs when
thrown over the arm for dancing.
Fancy iIet meshes are the most fash
ionable veilings.
Plated dresses are among the best for
young girls
Black lace over white is smart, even for
young girls
Many of the new waists are made to
wear over the skirts.
Plaid silk is made up with plain satin
FOR the new waists.
The brilliant shades are not in good
taste for fall.
ANY amount of velvet will be used the
coming winter.
The fashions for 1914 strongly empha-
size military lines.
Crystal fringe is a favorite trimming
for evening gowns.
Zibeline is'being used for winter coats.
Full circular skirts are hinted at
The majority Of sleeves are long
A few of the tailored costumes are fash
toned of rather large checked black and
white materials.
- There is a growing tendency for metal
laces.
Besides marabou and ostrich trim
minrs. white peacock is being used for
hat trimmings.
There are beautiful scarfs in silk or
wool that offer most pleasing substitutes
for fur neckpieCes.
There is a great diversity in the sizes
of hats They are worn from the small
est to the largest.
Broadcloth and velvet will be combined
and trimmed with bands of fur of the
short-haired variety.
TwO-faced capes OF black and white
The Washington herald., 1914-10-21

At the risk Of being run down and
fired Toon Jack Cohn, manager Of the
Universal Animated Weekly, the AMI
mated Weekly camera man. U. K. Whip
pie, and Harvey Gates, representative for
the Universal Weekly. aboard the tug
boat Timmons, hunted out q British con-
yerted cruiser lying about ten miles on
Sandy Hook, New York, spoke to the
men on board, passed English papers to
the ships officers and got some excellent
pictures Of the war vessel The ship,
Caronia by name, 10 stationed at the
entrance OF the harbor, eagerly watch
ing for any prey. When the Universal
tug bore down on her, six-inch guns
cleaned from the deck, fore and aft;
smoke poured from her two tunnels, her
anchors up; officers paced back and forth
The Washington herald., 1914-10-21
Little Chat About Chapsaux.

Interest. early in the autumn, always
centers in hats, probably because this is
the first article of winter wear needed
by the average woman who finds her
summer headgear hopeless after return
ing from her vacation. With a smart
new hat and a passable spring suit, she
can pass muster in the way of clothes
until house-cIeaning. the children's school
preparations, and other fall duties are
attended to.
The small velvet hat has been a most
useful invention for autumn wear, be-
cause it goes with every sort Of costume.
So useful is it, however. that it is prob
ably being done to death, in spite of its
piquancy. 1t will not be discarded as
yet but it will be hard pushed by the
French sailor.
1t does seem a topsy-turvy fashion to
have worn small velvet hats all through
the hot weather and then to welcome the
sailor, an essentially summer shape, as
a winter fashion. 1t is a wonder Dame
Fashion did not insist upon their being
of straw to complete the backward trend.
It must be confessed, however, that the
large hat is always more in keeping with
afternoon and evening toilets, and the
GainsboroUgh was bound to make its ap-
pearance before the winter season COM
menced.
The fall openings have proved equal to
the call for the picture hat, and this year
the shape of the hat is the point, and the
angle at which II is worn. Trimming Is
scant, usually one dominant feature to
each hat; single great velvet flower, a
bit Of fur, an immense bow, q touch of
metal trimming, or a feather, but 1t Is
all in the placing. The hat itself usually
tips well over the face. and II the close
coiffure shows at all it is, perforce, in
the back, the coil being well hidden in
the crown Of the hat, a comfortable fash
ion which makes the hat easy to wear
and to keep firm on the head.
AS the season advances colored velvets
will be used. although black is always to
the fore. Indeed, it may be black and
white entirely, unless the shortage of
dye stuSs is relieved.