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The Washington times., 1914-05-26
Thirteen Police to Meet
Roosevelt at Station

Thirteen, {. regarded as the lucky
number of the Wilson Administration
Will play a conspicuous, if not import
ant, part in former President Roose-
yclt's visit to Washington.
When the colonel arrives at Union
station this afternoon he will be met
by a special police detail OF thirteen
uniformed men, in addition 70 the PLAIN
clothes men who will be on hand.
The detail will be in command OF the
CAPTAIN Flather, of the Sixth precinct,
who will have under him one sergeant
and eleven privates- They will assist
i'm keeping the crowds back, and will
see that Colonel Roosevelt and his
friends are given a clear passage
through the east wing of the station
to the waiting automobiles.
All arrangements for a police guard
for the former President during his
stay IN Washington were arranged sew
eral days ago by Major Sylvester
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
Progressives to Oppose
Straus for Roots Seat

NEW YORK. May 8.-Oscar 9. straus
is no longer probability as a candle
date for United States Senator. Pro-
gressive leaders declare.
His lining up with the President for
the repeal of toll legislation was de-
clared to have eliminated him even as
a possibility for Senator Roots seat.
This information was disclosed after
conferences among Chairman Perkins. Of
the national executive committees; state
Chairman Robinson, Bainbridge Colby.
Chauncey N. Hamilton. Of Erie, and
other Progressive leaders.
Frederick NJ. Davenport. Of Oneida,
and Bainbridge Colby are now being
sroomed as Roosevelt candidates, for
the Senate.
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
Brainard H. Warner, Jr.,
Doomed for Congress

Brainard H. Warner. jr.. of Mont
Eomery county. will be the Republi-
can nominee TO represent the Fifth
Maryland district in Congress. ac-
cording to the claim made by several
or the prospective nominees friends
at Rockville today. Mr.. Warner is
being urged by his friends to accept
the nomination. the argument being
advanced that Warner is as good Re
publican Congressional timber as can
be found.
1t Is believed Mr.. Warner will an
noUnce his candidacy soon. He recent
ly told some Of his friends that he
would make a statement in the near
future defining his position.
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
Throw Away Your
Eyeglasses
A Free Prescription

You Can Have Filled and Use At Home
Do you wear glasses? Are you a VIC
tim OF eye-straln or other eye-wsak-
nesses? If so, you will be glad TO know
that there is real hope for you. Many
whose eyes were failing, say they have
had their eyes restored through tho
principle OF this wonderful free pre-
scription- One man says. after trying
II: II was almost blind; could not see
to read at all. Now / can read eyery-
thing without any glasses and my eyes
do not water any more. At night they
would pain dreadfully; now thev feel
fine all the time. 1t was like a miracle
to me. A lady who used il saws:
The atmosphere seemed hazed with or
without glasses, but after using this
prescription for fifteen days every
thing seems clear. can even read fine
that thousands who wear glasses can
now discard them in a reasonable time
and multitudes more will be able to
strengthen their eyes so as 10 be spared
the trouble and expense OF ever getting
glasses. Eye trouble of many descrip,
tions may be wonderfully. benefited by
following the simple rules. Here is
the prescription: Go to any active drur
store and get a bottle OF Optona. Fill a
two-ounce bottle with warm water
drop in one Optona tablet and aIIow IN
dissolve. With this liquid. bathe the
eyes two to four times daily. You
should notice your eyes clear IN nor.
ceptibly right from the start and in
fIammation will quickly disappear If.
your eyes are bothering you, even a
little, take steps To save them now he
fore il is too late. Many hopelessIy
blind might have been saved if thew had
cared for their eyes In tims.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
Capt. Alexander's Body
To Be Sent to Home

The body of Capt ]. II. Alexander,
former clerk in the General Land Office,
who died yesterday morning at the Sib-
ley Hospital will be taken to Mime
apolis today for burial The funeral
services in this city viii be private.
Captain Alexander was born in Penn
sylvania, In 1872. In 1863 he enlisted in
the civil war as a second lieutenant in
Company c, Twenty-frst Regiment,
Iowa Infantry, and served with dis
tinction until 1866. when he was retired
as a result Of wounds incurred in a
battle in Mississippi. He was later
deputy sheriff in Minneapolis. and aft
erward an inspector of the general land
office of Oregon.
CAPTAIN Alexander leaves a widow.
one daughter, Mrs. c. ]. blanchard, of
this city, and a son, W. J. Alexander, cf
Los Angeles, Cal.
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
RETROTHED
TO WOMAN OF RANK
German Officials Expect En-
peror to Break Engagement
or Danish His Son.

BERLIN, May 26.-German nobility,
society and oficialdom. were ashast
today when Prince Oscar. Of Prussia,
fifth son of the Emperor Wilhelm. pub
licIy announced his engagement TO mar
~ Countess Ina Marie, daughter OF
Count Bassewitz. of Mecklenburg.
It is the first instance on record where
male of the reigning branch OF the
EohenzolIerns has been morganatically
engaged to wed. While the young
countess Is a woman of rank, she Is
not of royal blood
1t is confidently expected the Emper-
or will either break the engagement
or Danish his son.
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
REDF|ELD OPENS
WEIGHT CONFERENCE
Pleas for Metric System and
Accurate Measures Made
Before Gathering.

You preach the gospel Of plain truth
and a square deal. We need YOU in our
business. 1 am glad to welcome you
and VIII be glad to see Won 20 from
here, hecaIse it will mean more TO the
country at large when the deliberations
OF this body are completed" said Sec
retary Of Commerce William C. Redfleld
before the ninth annual conference on
weights and measures, which opened
today for four-day session at the
Bureau Of Standards.
Representatives of practically every
State in the Union ySsre in attendance
when DR.. S. w. Stratton. director of
session. After a brief address by the
president, L. A. Fischer, chief Of the
Division of Weights and Measures, re-
ported.
Strongly advocating the adoption of
the marie system for the United States,
Fred r. Drake. of the National Whole
sale Grocers' Association. in speaking
on the Metric System" offered a plea
for the resolution. adopted in 1912, favor
ing an educational campaign looking to
the eventual compulsory adoption OF
the metric system.
New Law Faulty, Claim.
DIR. Carl L. Alsberg, chief of the Bu-
reau of Chemistry, spoke on the Net
Weight Amendment to tho National
Food and Drugs Act" passed by Con-
gress in the last days of President
Tafts regime, and to become effective
September l..
There are, at present, no penalties
| to enforce the measure soon to become
law. Under the law any food in a
package is misbranded uness 1t contains
an exact description of the contents, its
net weight and size
DR.. Alsberg outlined the difficulties
already encountered with the measure.
c. C. Neale, commissioner Of weights
and measures for Minnesota, gave de-
monstrations showing the necessity OF
maintaining scale levers level and the
lever connections plumb.
Advocating visits of inspectors of
weights and measures to drug stores.
creameries, and jewelry stores, Fred p.
Downing. chief inspector of weights and
measures of Wisconsin, declared that
the appliances used In these establish
| ments are not tested, as rule.
The adoption of specifications for
cream and milk test bottles was advo-
Gated with the testing OF such appli-
ances by the sealer.
Exhibits Inspected.
Manufacturers exhibits at the bureau
| were inspected at the close of the ses-
| sion. The Bureau of Standards was
| inspected by the members at the con-
| ference.
Tomorrow 1t is planned to visit the
Capitol and to confer with the Commit
| tee on Coinage and Weights and Mes-
| sures on a weights and measures bill.
| II possible. the President will receive
the members of the conference at the
| White House. The navy yard will be
visited in the afternoon. where the in
spection and demonstration of the track
scale and testing equipment of the bu-
reau will be made.
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
Diplomats Not Liars"
Says Chinese Envoy

NEW YORK, May 2s.-The Chinese
Society of America gave at Delmon-
ico's a banquet in honor of His Ex-
cellency, Kai-Fu Shah. first minister
from the Chinese Republic TO the
United States.
"The definition of a Diplomat has
been given as a man sent abroad TO
lie for his country" Mr.. Shah said.
This may have been true in the
East, but IL has no place in present
day diplomacy. The tendency now
adays is to help each other
He earnestly urged American capi-
talists TO turn their attention toward
China and to look there for profit
able investments.
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
Kensington Trade Body
To Seek Through Service

The establishment of a through car
service from Kensington to Washington
will be one of the first of many pub
lie improvements sought by the Ken
sinston Chamber OF Commerce, which
Was organized in Kensington this week.
The object of the organization is TO pro-
mote the welfare of the citizens of
kensington and Montgomery county,
Nd. and to endeavor to advance Ken
sinston to first place among rhe towns
IN the county.
At a meeting held at the residence of
Charles Reeves Rowdybush, the follow
inZ officers were elected: Cornelius w.
Clun, editor of the Montgomery Press,
president: Senator Eugene Jones and
Merritt @. Chance, vice presidents;
Brsinard II. Warner. jr., general coun-
sci. Charles Reeves Rowdybush, Sec
rotary. and George Peter, treasurer.
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
Real Honey Bees Swarm
On Post at Capitol

An old-fashioned "swarming'' occur
red at the Capitol today. They were
real honeybees and not of the Presi-
Dental variety. The Senate and a large
share of the employees am the police
witnessed the proceedings
II occurred near the Senate wing of
the building. The bees gathered by the
thousand on an iron roof which stands
over an outside freight elevator. The
top of the roof is labeled Keep OF
Danger"
Employees of the office of the Super
interdent of the Capitol saw the bees
7ying about, and one of them beat with
= stick on 4 tin pan in the traditional
stsle. After the bees had gathered they
were removed and hived in garbage
box
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
HOUSE LEADERS
CARRIED IN LINEN

All sorts of fancy furbelows IN
mems furnishings appeared on
the floor of the House today,
wnere nine big electric fans
have been installed to cool
the brows of welf-known legls-
lators, fevered in the heat OF
battle over the antitrust
legislation.
Judge Adamson of Georgia.
chairman of the House Com
mittee on Interstate Com
merce, led the van of those in
light and airy summer attire,
with a complete outfit OF
white duck. Republican
Leader Mann and Congress-
man Anderson of Minnesota
were botn garbed in suits OF
white linen. Congressman
Harrison of Mississippi chose
blue linen. Congressman
Serene Payne made a conces-
sion to the rapidly rising tenn
perature by appearing behind
a large expanse of white vest.
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
Exhibits Inspected.
WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District of CO.
lumbia-Fair tonight and Wednesday;
continually warm: moderate. southwest
winds.
Maryland-Fair tonight and Wednes-
day; continually warm; moderate south
west winds.
VirSinia-General fair tonight and
Wednesday; warmer in west portion;
moderate, southwest winds.
The temperature today as registered
at the United States Weather Bureau
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
Furniture Ablaze.

No Truck Company was called to
Eighth street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. southeast this morning to exiting
uish blaze in a wagonload of furni-
ture OF the Hub Furniture Company.
Damage is estimated at SIS.
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
Swinging Hammocks.

Swinging Hammocks.
Hammocks that can easily
be carried on outings and pic
MICS and put up for emergency
use.
Khaki Hammocks, neatly
packed in a bag, ready for
travelling, $500 each.
Han1mocks, with spread at
both ends, very good for camp
ing, shown in KHAKI, Sl.95
each.
Woven and Knitted Ham,
mocks in all STYLES and colors,
SIPS to $3.50 each.
Fishing Tackle.
Steel Rods, from Sl.0O to
S4.0O; Bamboo Rods, zoe to
Sl.OO.
King Fisher Hooks, 25c and
35c dozen.
Lines, from SC to the extra
strength waterproof King Fish,
er Lines at 75c.
Reels, 75c to $3.50 each.
Bait Buckets, 75c to the eX-
ira heavy club size, $3.50
each.
Floats, sc and. 10c each;
Sinkers in all sizes.
Photo Accessories.
Take record of the happy
times you will have this sum-
mer and the pretty places you
60 by picture making.
Brownie Cameras, Sl.O0 and
up.
Folding Pocket Kodaks,
$50 and up.
Fresh Films for any Kodak
always in stock.
Developing and Printing of
the satisfactory sort.
Photo Albums from l0c to
$3.50.
(Fourth floor. g ST.
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
Reamey Funeral Today.

Funeral services for Commander Lag
arus Lowrey Reamey. U. s. NJ, retired,
who died early yesterday morning, will
be held this afternoon at $50, at the
Connecticut. Burial will be at the Wood
lawn Cemetery, New York.
The Washington times., 1914-05-26

their attack on Mazatlan for the time
being. while General Obregon directs
his attention to Guadalajara.
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
Wireless to Fire Fog
Guns Being Perfected

LONDON. May ga wireless ap-
paratus for firing. fog guns at sea and
for other purposes is being perfected
by the Marconi Company. The tests
have been in every way satisfactory.
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
Flags and Bunting.

Silk Flags, mounted with gilt
spear head; size 2x3, sc each;
SOC doz.; size Axe, 10c each;
S1.00 doz. Other Silk Flags,
25c, SOC and S1.OO each.
Cotton Flags, SC and l0c
each.
Flag Outfits, consisting Of
4x6 fl. cotton flag with sewed
stripes, pole ard holder, S1.25.
Others of 4x6 Printed Cotton
Flag, with pole and holder,
Sl.OO.
Standard All-wool Bunting
Flags, with sewed stars and
stripes, in all sizes.
Outdoor Games.
The newest thing in the way
Of an Outdoor Game is Clock
Golf" just imported; interest
ing to young and old; $500
set.
ChiIdren's Golf Sets, con-
sisting of two sticks, two balls,
and golf bag, Sl.OO set. Extra
balls, SC each; sticks, l5c each.
Battledoor and Shuttlecock,
a game that is always good,
2Sc to l.50 each.
Jap Lanterns in many differ
ent shapes, sizes and color, sc
and l0c each; SOC and Sl.00
dozen.
Croquet Sets.
Croquet is one of the most
enjoyable lawn and club
games. We have a very large
showing of the bes. sets made,
some for four players, others
for eight. The higher priced
sets are very finely designed
and handsomely decorated.
Many different styles.
Sl.OO to $1,000 set.
The Washington times., 1914-05-26
Camping Tents.

CamplnG IentS.
To have a good tent for the
camping trip is as important as
having good food
White and Khaki Canvas
Camping Tents, good weight
and style that is easily put up
and affords the best protection.
White Canvas:
Size 7x7 Fl. ....... $3.50
Size 91axl2 #. $500
Khaki Canvas:
Size 7X7 ft........Sl0.00
Size 9hxl2 #. .Sl7.O0
Tents for the children in size
7x7 feet, made of good quality
white duck, with poles, ropes,
and pegs $500 each.
Base Ball.
Official American League
Base Balls at ST. %, and others
down to SC.
Bats, lOc to S1.0O.
Gloves, 25c to $3.50.
Mitts, 25c to S4.O0.
Chest Protectors, Sl.00 and
$3.50.
Boys Base Ball Shoes, $3.50
pair.
Masks, 25c to sl.0o each.
BOYS Base Ball Suits, ST 90.
Sl.5O, and $500 each.
National Base Ball Pen
nants, SOC each.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-03
GROWING
CHILDREN
They Should Be Protected Against
Internal Uncleanliness as Well
as External Contamination.

The delicate organs of the maturing
child are more susceptible to the in
luence of disease and infection than
are the more seasoned organs OF
grown-up. Malaria takes an early and
strong hold on the child's liver and
causes headaches, coated tongue, in
digestion, cramps and many other dan
gerous conditions.
These are the signal posts of warn
ing nature provides that your child
may be relieved of impending sick
ness.
i The proven remedy, CARSWELL'S
LIVER-AID which is a purely VEGE
TABLE liquid compound should be
in your medicine chest ready to ad
minister at the first sign of dis
ordered liver.
Fifty cents purchases a large bottle
at the Owl Drug Store under the alb
soluta guarantee that price will b'
returned without bubble if you wan
It,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-03

your medicine had done for her and I
tried it. It made me strong and healthy
and our home il now happy with baby
boy. am very glad that took Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
do all l can to recommend Mrs. A.
B. BosCAMP, 504 E. Howard Street,
Creston, Iowa.
Tons of Roots and Herbs
are used annually in the manufacture
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, which is known from ocean to
ocean as the standard remedy for
female ills.
For forty years this famous root and
herb medicine has been pre-eminently
successful in controlling the diseases OF
women. Merit alone could have stood
this test of time.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. Pinlxham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help you, write
to Lydia f. Pinlxham MedicineCO
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for ad.
vice. Your letter will be opened
read and answered by woman
| and held in strict confidence.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-03
HERE'S PROOF
A Hattiesburg Citizen Tells OF His
Experience.

You have a right to doubt state
ments of people living far away but
can you doubt Hattiesburg endorse
lnent?
Read it:
w. A. Logan, 200 Third St., Hatties-
burg, says: Il got kidney trouble
from a strain while doing some heavy
lifting in a cotton gin. kept getting
worse and the constant ache in my
back made me feel miserable.
couldn't control the kidney secretions
When l first heard of Doan's Kidney
Pills, didn't have much faith in them
I finally got box and began taking
them. They made a cure"
Price soc, at all dealers. Dom
simply ask for a kidney remedy-ge
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same tina
Mr.. Logan had. Foster-Milburn Co.
Props, Puffalo, N. Y.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-03

o'clock. Plans are to be made for
the Baby Show and full attendance
is requested.
49,:
PrisciIIian Circle.
The Priscillian Circle of Court
Street Methodist church will hold the
first regular meeting of the season
Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs
P. A. Carter, on Bay Street, at $3.50
o'clock. Much business Of Importance
will be brought up on this occasion
and full attendance is requested.
49,:
Christmas Plans.
There is a meeting called for Mon
day afternoon at four o'clock at Mail
Street Methodist church for the forma
ton of plans to make happy Christ
mas for Hattiesburg. All the ladie
of the churches of all the differen
denominations and any one intereste
in this beautiful idea are requested t
be present.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-03

with the exception of the garbage can
law, to keep the city clean if they
were properly enforced.
Several matters of important bust
ness were discussed before the dismis-
sal of the meeting. .r i'.2~. s = ~
49, PIN
McCoy-conner. ''''
A marriage Of much interest to
friends in Hattiesburg was solemnized
at the First Baptist church in Colum-
bia Thursday, when Mr.. and Mrs. M.
w. Conner, of that city, gave in mar.
rage their daughter, Julia, to Mr..
Chas. H. Mccoy.
The church was exquisitely decorat
ed in ferns and evergreens with guam.
titles of yellow chrysanthemums. Vel
low being the color motif of the we'd
ding Prior to the ceremony pro
gram of music was rendered, Mrs
Lonnie Conner, of Hattiesburg, played
the Flower Song on the violin, Mrs
Lucy Wells Swinburne played Nevin's
"Narcissus' and Mrs. Bradley, of Co
| lumbia, sang the bridal songs, "Of
Promise Me and Consistency"
pretty feature of the affair was thu
bridal chorus from Lohengrin, which
was sung by the Columbia Musi
Club as a professional for the brida
party. The club members wore cos
tunes of white and carried yellow
chrysanthemums. Softly during tn
ceremony Mrs. Conner played Heart
and Flowers" ON the violin.
The bride, who was given away b
her father, wore a robe of lace owe
white crepe de chine and carrie
brides roses and lilies of the vale!
Her attendants were Misses Len
schrank, of Jackson; Lucille McCo!
of Virgins, and Sibbie Patton, OF c.
lumbia, as bridesmaids; Miss Ami
Lee Allen, of Monticello, maid of hol
. or. and Mrs. Neville Rankin, of Colur
bia, matron of honor, while little Mis-
es Lissie Mounger and Ave Fay Smi
we're flower girls and Master Walla'
: Conner carried the ring. The bride
: attendants wore yellow crepe de Chi
e Gowns and carried chrysanthemums.
e Mr.. Will Walker and DR.. Vanza
0 we're ushers and Mr.. Harris attend
o Mr.. Mccoy as best man, while t
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-03
YOUR FALL COLD NEEDS
ATTENTION

No use to fuss and try to wear 1t
out. 1t will wear you out instead.
Take DR.. Kings New Discovery, relief
follows quickly. 1t checks your cold
and socthes your cough away. Pleas
ant, antiseptic and healing. Children
like it, Get a SOC bottle of DR.. King s
New Discovery and keep it in the
house. "Our family cough and cold
doctor" writes Lewis Chamberlain,
Manchester, Ohio. Money back if not
satisfied, but it nearly always helps.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-03
Central Christian.

10 a. m. Bible school period, James
Metz, superintendent. A place for
every age.
II a. m. The Lords Supper for all
Christians.
11:15 a. m. Sermon: Christian
Work and the Individual"
Annual business meeting with roll
call Of members and reports of officers
after the service.
1880 p. m. Evening Praise Service
and sermon. Subject: 1.-THE Presi-
dents Proclamation in Bible Proph
ecy." Special music each service.
A cordial invitation to all to attend
these services.
John S. Zeran, Minister.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-03
Instantly Relieves Swollen, Inflamed
Nose, Head, Throat-You Breathe
FreeIy-DuII Headache Goes-Nasty
Discharge stops.
Fry "Elv's Cream Balm"

Try "Ely's Cream Balm"
Get a small bottle anyway, just to
try it-Apply a little in the nostrils
and instantly your clcgged nose and
scspped-up air passag of the b cad
I'll open: you will breathe freely;
iullness and headache disappear By
norningl the catarrh, cold-in-head or
catarrhal sore throat will be gone.
Ind such misery row, Get the
small hottie of "Ely's Cream Balm" at
env drug store This sweet. fragrant
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-10-03
OPENS Up NOSTRILS, CLEARS HEAD,
ENDS COLDS OR CATARRH AT 0

balm dissolves by the heat OF Il
trils; penetrates and heals t
famed, swollen membrane which
the nose, head and tn, oat; cles
air passages; stops nasty disc
and a feeling OF cleansing. SO
relief comes Immediately.
Don't lay awake tonight stru
for breath. with head stuffed; q
closed, hawking and blowing. c
or cold, with it's running nos
mucous dropping into the throat,
raw dryness is distressing but Z
needless.
! Put your faiIn--just onee--in Il
Cream Balm" Ind your cold or cat
will surely disappear.