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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
IT, S. CUTTER SERVICE
MUST ASK FOR FUNDS
Deficiency Appropriation Needed to Paw
for Supplies bought for -
Crulsera.
WASHINGTON Dacemhor o,

WASHINGTON, December PA do
must bs a ospodp Of 81, 49,. 90
Revenue cnttee Sf SengT Tnis for the
the Controller of the Treasury, '9 Geore ee
IN one year for supplies to be Used ad jn
.he next year and be charged against
he emancipation for the year in which
ence that the law requires that they
oe charged against appropriat lions Of
the TS year OF purchase.
by the auditor for the Treasury ' pee
pE111ptnm Isn are involved. The frst is is
sMta,oes:ol, for purchase made in April,
an item of si.i2444, for stores s SSe oaTb;;
IN June, and third item Of SS3.i5.
Z 81 As ha the appropriations for 1914
request for deficiency appropriation
to meet these expenditures. Allowances
DEL Jf ,Se,US6;66 is made, however. where
year. and not In the year of contra ct
item were of ship chandiery. eneines sr
revenue cutters unalga. Manning T Tae
cruise ana in the Nopsh for The
Bering Sea, for preservation and pro-
t tsetion ,s Of fur seal and sea otter. All
l. The Tahoma was lost at sea July
me Revenue Cutter Service, through
Ine secretary OF the Treasury eS-
planned that these supplies were pur-
chased before the beginning Of the
cruise because they could not be oh
the vessels would be cruising. IT was
admitted that the purchases were matie
Tor supplies for which there was NO
appropriation at the time. '0
Controller Downey decided that the
cruise Is an annual occurrence and not
an emergency. and that Congress takes
Int a account the need for incurrng in in
go
ing for the cruise, and appropriates
accordingly. As need Of the fiscal
year in which the PURCHASES Were
made, they are properly chargeable 10
the appropriate for that year.
"A contract entered into in June. 1914.
FOR supplies delivered in July, after the
beginning of the new fiscal year, Con-
ruling and allows the sum Of s2.oss5s
to be charged against the appropriao
lions for 1915. He considers that tha
contract was improper and void, and
that the deliveries In the following as
cal year are alone to be given weight
In deciding the proper appropriation to
which to charge the expenditures.'
me item OF 81 1914 and sS3.15, also
nv mWMoi n,.rc 90 not vary In their status
use may have been for the foliowine
fiscal year. Controller Downey rilnS
that both are chargeable against 1914
appropriations.
It is further recommended by Con-
troller Dawney that Congress- in maxi
Ing future appropriations. arrange an
penditures. and not vote lump sum
as at present ''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
IN AND OUT OF TOWN.

Mr.. and Mrs Meade Addison have
recently moved into their new home
at sos West Franklin Street
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Osterloh, Jr.,
or New York, are spending the holi :
days with DIR. and Mrs. Douglas VAN
der Hoof here.
Miss Virginia Robinson has returned
tended stay In Richmond.
Mrs. Anastasia Taylor and Miss
Louise Harris. of Chicago. are guests
OF Mrs. Roy D. Thompson, at 252S West
Grace Street.
Miss Hannah Keith. OF Fairfax
County. is spending some time with
relatives and friends in this city
their children, OF Albemarle County,
are guests of Mrs. Charles Evelyn
Smith, on West Franklin Street.
Miss Marie Steinbrecher Is spending
the Christmas holidays with her par.
ents. ut $40 West Grace Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter H Lea, Of ST.
Louis, Mo-. are spending the holiday
season with the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. E. II. Lea. at 1921 Grove Ave-
nue..
Mrs. @. P. Farrar. of Blue Ridge
and brother at their home on East
Broad Street.
Mrs. M. Pitcher. of Lester Manor. has
returned to her home, after q short
stay in this city.
Miss NJ. G. Trice, of West Point. is
convalescent at the Stuart Circle Hos
pital here, following n recent opera
ton.
Miss Emily Moncurc. of this city, is
visiting her brother, r. c. L. Moncure,
in Newport News.
Mrs. Elmer Thomas. OF Richmond, is
the guest Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
N. ]. Pollock. in Norfolk.
Mrs. Morgan Treat. of West Point,
stay, has returned to her home in
West Point.
Miss Eliza Montgomery. left town
Saturday for a visit to Miss Mildred
Hemingway, in Norfolk.
Mrs L. p. Hill and Miss Evelyn Hill,
who have been visiting in this city,
have returned to their home in Suffolk
Mrs. Sparks w. Melton will arrive
this week from Norfolk to be the guest
of her parents, DR.. and Mrs. James
Nelson. at the Woman's College.
Mr. and Mrs. w. 8. Copeland and
their children, Of Newport News. are
guests of relatives in Richmond for
tho holiday season.
MISS SNTSATet NeneBan, OF tnlS CITY,
Is visiting Miss Alicia Todd at her
home In Norfolk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wilson have
gone to Philadelphia, whore they are
visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred DAWN and their
small daughter, Virginia, have return
ed to Palmyra, after. visiting relatives
in this city.
Kirkwood Mitchell. OF Richmond, has
been spending the holidays with Mr..
and Mrs. w. II. T. Loyal, at their home
in Norfolk.
Scott Rroaddus has returned to West
Point. after brief stay in this city.
Mrs. e. B. Travis and Mrs. T. b. Gill
nave returned to Bowling, Green. after
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
MAY VISIT SANT0 DOMINGO
j. ID. Phelnn Considering Trip In Probe
OF Sullivan Charges,


OF Sullivan Charges.
WASHINGTON. December 27.-Ja,oe,
d. Phelan. Senator-elect from Caiifor-
MIA. appointed several days ago to in
vestigate charges against James NJ.
Sullivan. American minister to the Do
minican republic. announced yesterday
he might visit the island In connec-
ton with his inquiry. The State De-
partmept, ut Mr.. Phelan's request.
asked Mr.. Sullivan whether he desired
to, appear In person or be represented
by counsel at hearings which Mr.. phe-
Ian said he thought would start early
in January.
Persons familiar with affairs in the
Dominican republic have been asked
to be present at the hearing. Their
appearance will be voluntary. as there
Is no authority to subpoena witnesses
or TO compel, them to testify. Some
hearings Will be here and some In New
York. In accordance with sugges-
tion Of Secretary Bryan. In his letter
authorizing Mr.. Phelan to make the
inquiry. the hearings will be public
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28

Foreign Relief Association will be held
on Tuesday evening. OF tho Common
wealth Club. at $50 o'clock.
Michael Dorian, Of the University
of Pennsylvania. will address tho
meeting on the European war, taking
the Balkan Wars as a background. AS
Mr.. Dorizas is a Greek and personally
familiar with his subject. his address
will be of rare interest. He is eminent
as a student and n traveller, and has
likewise attained the remarkable dis
tinction of being an athlete who holds
tho United States intercollegiate cham
pionship.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
COFFIN IS CARRIED OVER M
RUGGED MOUNTAIN ROADS
Ispeclal to Tho ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ISpecIaI 10 Tho Tfmes-DIspatCh.J
WINCHESTER. VA. December a.
The death Of George Baldwin. promi-
nent farmer OF Page County. which o.
CURED several DAYS ago, was followed
by unusual difficulties in carrvinv tho
body to Its last resting place which
was on the other side of tho Blue Ridge
OF which he was a native. The noun.
tain roads were completely blocked by
snow and trees that had been broken
mon took turns at carrying tho coffin
by rugged and precipltous route over
were the trees and underground with
Ice that tho mourners had to go ahead
ana open path for those who bore
the body. Because OF weather contii-
tons, no funeral service was held
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
BOTH ARE PATIENTS IN
THEIR OWN HOSPITALS
Especial to The Times-plsnatch.1

ISpeCI1I 10 Inc TlmeS- DISpatCh.J
WINCHESTER, VA, December b.
DR.. and Mrs: II. NJ. Duncan, who are
in charge OF the Strasburg Hospital,
have been patients in that institution
instead Of attending to the needs Of
others. Several nights ago both fell
headlong down steep stairway and
were severely hurt. Mrs. Duncan
started down nrst carrying q lighted
lamp, and when her husband stepped
upon his wife's skirt both tumbled
to the bottom. Their clothing caught
IRE. as did also the building, but the
flames were quickly put out.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
-SOCIETY
Personal
N o t e S
spendins several days in Richmond.

spending several days in Richmond.
Mrs. l.. Wilkinson. who has been In
the city for short stay. has returned
to West Point.
Mrs. Robert A. Coghill has returned
to her home In Carolina County. after
spending n few days In Richmond.
Mrs. Lou Armer and daughter. Miss
ter. and Miss Bessie Armer. of Lynch
burg. IL spending tho Christmas holi-
days with Mr. and Mrs. w. G. Meyer
of SIS North Sixth Street
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
Finds sheen Proatn1,I.

ISpec1al 70 The Times Dispatch.1
WlNCHESTER VA. December 81
Frank McAfee. well-known Middle
way farmer. has made some good
nrohts from sheep during the past few
months. having marketed forty-eight
lambs from thirty ewes since june.
and getting on an average of z cents n
pound. He sold two lots. and with
$296. or almost $40 from each eve.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
VIII Do,,b1e Con,,,,r

w'fSCHEsTRhR. VA Decsm phsen' b. z
OF Winehester, formerly the ewi nehesteyy
pany has bean permisted debb, by eiye S Gent
Virginia Public Service Corpors ton to
raise its already great concrete dam
across the Shenandoah River at Mill
vile, w. Va, by which the capacity OF
the two electric plants will be practi-
cally doubled. One plant is operated
y3..Water power and the other by
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
woMEN's MEETINGS.

There will DO a called meeting. of
tho Richmond Chapter. United Daugh-
tiers Of the Confederncy. this morning
at II o'clock In Lee Camp Hall. The
meeting Is most important one. as
arrangements are to be completed for
the dinner at the Soldiers Home on
December 81. as we'll DIS the Cotton
Ball. which Is to be given for the re-
lief fund, Daughters of the Confed-
eracy. A full attendance Is desired.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28

The regular monthly meeting of the
Colonial Danes Of America in the
State of Virginia will be held at the
Woman's Club on Tuesday afternoon at
4 o'clock. instead of $3.50. as stated on
the cards issued to members.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28

official senatorial work while tho Sem
alto Is In session. shall be paid out of
the contingent fund OF tho Senate only
AFTER due provision has been made
therefor by appropriate resolution
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
Greene-Jack,

ISpeciai to The Times -Dispatch.1
A marriage license was isSIed here
yesterday afternoon to Harry n
Greene. manager of the Atlanta. Ga,
t Dranch OF Large packing house. and
new Hotel jack. of Wlnchester.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
Questions and Ansvcrn.

MIS-. j. II. J. asks: What are the cor
rect proportions of modified milk
formula to start feeding healthy baby
OF nine months about to be weaned?
Reply-Begin with this formula
milk sugar, one ounce; whole, fresh
milk, twenty ounces: oatmeal water.
enough to make the whole mixture
measure forty ounces. Gradually In
crease tho proportion OF milk, by an
ounce each week. IL tho baby does
we'll Use barley water instead of oat-
meal water IL bowels too loose.
Directions for making oatmeal water
lused as dilutent in modifying milk:
Stir tablespoonful Of rolled oats in a
quart OF water and let boil or simmer
slowly for at least two hours. strain
through muslin. Make fresh each day.
FOR barley water, substitute pearl
barley.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
Give Mother a Chance
by LILLIAN RUSSELL.

Don't place your mother on the shelf.
She doesn't want to be there. Even a
WORDS and deeds, Will not make the
place IT. the family circle Make her
your pleasures Participate in the
things she enjoys.
If you have not treated mother this
way. try It now. See how she will throw
the years from her shoulders. You
will find new Joy In her company.
Don't leave mother on a pillowed
to the side o. the house to rlay tennis.
play. but II you are playing she will
When friends cali Invite her to be
where your friends are She. Is always
proud TO Introduce you to her friends;
enjoy, her company and your girl
friends will be fond of her.
Don't consider her as an antique piece
OF furniture. She will be very modern
II given the opportunity.
by Your aGtions or At
knows that. There Is plenty to impress
her age upon her without attentions
which suggest that she is in the worn
You can treat mother with the con-
sideration due her without suggesting
that that her age commands such treat
comrade as we'll as your mother.
Mothe, enjoyed INDUCING lin baby
is as near your age now as she was
then. She will meet you more than
half way in averaging ages. II you
have been treating her as an old
woman give her o chance to "come
back" and you Will soon find her en-
joying your pleasures. and you will
enjoy them more when she has a part
In them.
You will miss whole lot II you in
sist upon tucking mother in bed or pill
lowing her In chair in a lonesome
room while you and your friends or
the rest of the family make merry in
another part Of the house 1t is mighty
lonesome for mother to dwell alone
with memories and phantom children
who wanted to be with her while you
and the younger folks are away from
home having fun.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28

g. F. H. writes: % What disease of
the Kidneys Is present when the urin-
aiysis SHOWS an accumulation of
albumin? t2) Is there a chance for
recovery from such disease in the case
OF woman of thirty-eight years?
(3) What kind and how frequent baths
would you recommend. (4) What diet?
Repiy-Not necessarily any kidney
d1sease. Albumin alone doesn't signify
anything In particular. Not knowing
what the nature of the illness Is, we
can give no answers to your other
questions. Important details missing
from the description are: microscopes
report OF the urinalysis, blood pressure
wenty-four-hour urinalysls, specific
gravity, quantity, condition OF heart
general physical condition
L. w. beys to know: Ia an electric
belt good for what ails me?
Reply-No matter what ails you, ar
electric belt Is just bad joke on the
part OF the crook who takes your
money for It.
D. g. inquiries: Is coffee and tea
harmful to drink for q person who
has rheumatism? Can rheumatism be
cured?
Reply-Rheumatism is a name care.
lessiy used to cover about a score OF
uiHerent diseases. Most of them are
localized LESSONS depending upon some
known or undiscovered primary infec-
tion. such as diseased tonsils, gall-sac
Inflammation, cronic appendicitis, pelvic
pus-collections or even chronic pus-
pockets about the teeth. Tea and
coffee In moderation rs not harmful
AS for a cure, It must depend upon
the discovery and appropriate treat
ment OF the primary focus of poisoning
before the secondary LESSONS have done
irreparable damage.
K. F. B. asks: Will you kindly tell
me what makes a person nervous when
called upon to speak before small
gatherings In public? Is there any
thing to do for 1t. and, IL so. what?
Reply-Would to heaven we knew
1t Is probably mere self-consciousness
extreme vanity or something like that
We know Just how the disease feels
1t Is terrible. But. alas! persistent
research has failed to disclose an ef-
fective remedy. A glass OF water
handy by, and a table, chair, or any
nrm object to lean upon, enables one
to weather the first onslaught OF the
attack. Then, If you can by hook or
crook drag the semblance of a smile
from your critical audience. even
though II Is only q smile OF amuse.
ment at your evident distress, YOU arc
safe. 90
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
Lillian Rus.ell,, Ansv.r,.

Reader: II your nose is oily rub 1t
once or twice day with diluted alco-
hol. Put pinch of borax in the water
now and then when you wash your
that is absorbent. Avoid all rich and
greasy foods. After washing the face
apply good astringent lotion This
will send me stamped addressed en-
velope ] Will send you a formula for
an astrinsent lotion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28

Kate: For o girl of your height 12o
rounds is not too much to weigh. I
should not think Of doing anything to
are n growing girl and will need all
your health and strength to carry YOU
through your school work.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28
G; T.: I suggest your taking your

c. T.: I suggest your taking your
switch to some reliable. hairdresser,
who Will dye 1t any shade you wish
Kitty: Pimples on the face are usual
ly caused from some internal trouble,
such as indigestion or impure blood. Be
careful OF your diet. Do not eat rich.
sweet, or greasy foods Eat plenty Of
fruit and vegetables and drink several
glasses OF water between meals If
you VIII send me a stamped addressed
envelope / will send you formula for
pimples and blackheads.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28

]. S.: Thick lips often come from
mouth breathing. A dangerous habit is
biting the lips to make them red. This
not only makes the lips shapeless but
they become coarse and thick. If you
will send me q stamped addressed en-
mula for reducing the lips.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28

and soreness-compressed air. to ex-
press the decayed material from the
tonsillar crypts or openings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28

An attractive feature OF this blue
plated tunic, which may be heightened
desired to form the skirt, emitting
the underskirt altogether. The neck
rs nently finished with n band OF aelf-
rHutcriai edged with ruching. For the
deyeiopment Of this model 4 1-2 yards
OF 54-inch material are required.
Sizes. 80 TO 46 inches bust. Price, l5c.
The pattern will be mailed 20 any
address by The 1fmes-Dlkpatch Pattern
Department ON receipt of price.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-28

l.. w. beys to know: Is an electric
belt good for what ails me?
Repiy-No matter what ails you, an
electric belt Is just bad Joke on the
part OF the crook who takes your
money for It.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-11
Begin War
MembersOfThreeLocaLU Unions
to Gather In Union Labor Hall

I Flynn are doing the plumbing work
! Tor the McChesney Plumbing company
/ IN the flats on the corner OF CoJJoh
/ and Myrtle avenues.
G. F. Wills has taken out a with
( drawal card from the Plumbers union
and viii go into business for hlmseII.
DE has bought out Guheen BROS.
PIumbing company, at 4O7 East over
G. A HaIing has finished the heat
ing plant in the Burdett residence lie
is member of the Sheet Metal Work
ers' union
c. W. Scott is putting metal tile on
a residence in Grand View Tor the
Welsh Sheet Metal works. He IS
member Of the Sheet Metal Workers
union.
G. G. O'Rear, member Of the Sheet
Metal Workers union, has finished
work on the Staten apartments
sam BayneS has finished the VENT
laJlng system at the Tri-State IeIe-
phone company's building. lie IS
member Of the Sheet Metal Workers
F. T Robertson and E. A Caddy
are doing shop work for the Welsh
sheet Metal works. They are members
Of the Sheet Metal Workers union
g. II. Peckham, a member Of the
Sheet Metal Workers union, IS doing
shop work for the Ell Paso Sheet Metal
works
The plasterers employed on the City
Dellh Dul4uLnS are. OOuSA-
erty, foreman; T. Flarety and BretO.
Ihey are members Of the union.
h Reese, president of the Plasterers'
union, has returned from his ranch,
after a few weeks visit
G Bran, member of the Plasterers
union, IS working on a residence on
the corner Of Piedras street and Ma
coffin avenue.
c. Trip and J. Hammond are work
ing at the Poodle bar. They are mem
bers Of the Plasterers' union.
Ed Kelley and Ed Smith have fin
ished pIastering a residence on Wyom-
ing street They are members Of the
PlaSterers' union.
Frank CarvhaUer and Joe Bacca,
members of the Plasterers' union. are
plastering an apartment house on STAN
ton street
H Bran and J KimbIe have started
plasterinS the Alberta annex They
are members Of the Plasterers' union
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-11
TO WORK
AMONG Ell PASOANS

Arrangements have been made by
pastors and laymen of a number Of FL
PasO churches for a four days reli-
SIOus campaign by Charles StelzIe, a
sociological student and a member of
the international Machinists' union.
A meeting to perfect the arrange
mentS was held Wednesday at noon in
the hotel Sheldon, ministers and Law
men discussing plans while enjoying q
luncheon
The date for the campaign has not
been announced, but it will be started
shortly
Charles Steele is unique among stu
dents and writer's on sociological and
kindred topics. Born in the tenement
house district and living on the East
Side Of New York city for % years he
IS familiar with the social conditions
Of the masses. For eight years he was
q machinist in the largest sboD in f6e
city, where he had an unusual oDDor
Gunity TO study the industrial prob
lem at first hand
+ or years ne wrote, every week. 2
human interest article which was syn
created to $50 labor papers, through
winch ne spoke to millions Of work
ing people As a member of the In
lernaUonaI Association of Machinists
ne has access to the Tabor unions of
Ihls country, Of which ne has been q
close student ever since he bepan 70
the annual meetings of the Presbv-
terrain general assembly, he has for
years conducted labor mass meetings
Wnlch nave been attended by nearly
3UyUO working people, an average Of
l5OO at each meeting; although upon
oIe occasion, IN Kansas City, he spoke
10 10'OOO people in Convention hall.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-03-11
SEPARATES TWENTY
P0IS0NS EACH DAY
]. O. Marion, Well Known
El Paso Man, Tells of
Plant Juice.

Mr.. J Q. Marion has been a resident
Of FL PasO for the last II years. He
is well known in mining circles and
also in that exclusive old Colonial So
ciety," his mother being a direct de-
scendent of John Quincy Adams Mr..
Marion tells the following;
PLANT Juice is all right It is doing
the work. I have only used it a short
time and this morning got up for the
first time in some days without a head
ache I thought my tongue was never
going to clear, but it is clear now and
I can see what il looks like I have
tried a good many things for stomach
and liver, but Plant Juice is the first
that has ever reached the affected
PARTS / feel like a new man already.
Ny bad health has been expensive. For
no man can do himself justice in bust
ness if his health is bad
The liver separates more than 90
pOisOns from the blood in "a hours II
these poisOns were bottled and labeled
we would understand the danger OF
taking them into the system. To an
inactive liver is due much Of the suf-
fering Of mankind Plant Juice thor
Oughly cleanses the liver and arOuses
it to healthful and normal action. Plant
Juice is the greatest reconstructive
and curative agent Of the century. For
all arrangements Of the stomach, liver,
kidneys and blood its effects are imme-
diate and the results sure. For sale
at Kelly & POIiard's drug StOre.-Ad-
vertisement