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The Washington herald., 1914-12-27

After a residence of fifty-four years
in the same house at 627.Seventh streeI
southwest, Mrs. Helen HALEY. eighty-two
years old, died in her old home Christmas
night. Funeral services will be held Tues
day at the residence followed by inter
ment in Congressional Cemetery Mrs
HALEY, who came here from Scotland as
a bride in 1856. lived in the Seventh street
house when the southwest portion Of the
city was laid out. She is survived by
eight children, twenty-fOur grandchildren,
and eleven great-graudchildren
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27
Monte Cross Wins.

| New York. Dec 8.-Two knockouts occurred in
| the bouts at the Long Acre Club Christmas boxing
matinee. Monte Cross brother Of Leach. stOpped
Battling Mct;ann in the secDnd round, and Barney
! smith knocked out Lany Burke in the opening
session Of scheduled ten-ruund bouts Battling
rounds.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27
HOLDS CHINESE FOR JURY.
MOy WI and MOy Sing Charged
with Violating Opium Laws.

Charged with having opium unlawfully
in their possession, Moy WI and Moy
Sing, Chinese, yesterday were held for
the action OF the grand jury by United
States Commissioner Isaac r. Hit. Bond
of $1,000 each was required.
Both men were arrested one day last
week in raids by revenue officers and the
police, Wi being picked up at SIS Ninth
street nOrthwest and Sing at 2OS Four
and-a-half street southwest.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27
DEWEY IS SEvENTY-SEvEN.

Daniels and Naval Mem Call Upon
Admiral of United states Navy.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels. with
his aids and members of the navy gen.
eral board, yesterday called on Ad-
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27
Press Clnh tn See Views.

Club will be treated to an exhibit Of ma
turaI color photography in the club quar-
ters on Tuesday evening. Frank w
Byerly, Of Colorado. will present slides
showing the wonders Of the proposed
Rocky Mountain National Park in that
State
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27
Wagner May Be Manager.

Chicago, Dec. B.-Heinie Wagner. the veteran
who has held down shortstop for the Boston Red
Sox for term Of years. will sicceed Donovan at
Providence in 'he event Of wild Bill going to
the Yankees
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27
Willis Accepts DR.. Drew's Bible

Gov.-elect Frank B. Willis, OF Ohio, ac-
cepted yesterday the offer Of DR.. Simon Z.
w. Drew, pastor of Cosmopolitan Bap-
tist Church of this city t. present him
4 new Bible for use when he is sworn in
as governor OF Ohio.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27

Taken suddenly i'll at 2I2 Ninth street
northwest last night, Samuel b. CorsOn.
sixty-five years old, brother of Charles
NJ. Corson. real estate operator, livinE,
at rs Quincy street northwest, died in
an ambulance on the way to Emergency
Hospital He was a native of Williams
port. Pa. and before coming TO WASH
ington lived several years in Fredericks--
burg, Va. He leaves several sisters ana
brothers.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27
Chifeds Sign Farrell.

Chicago. Dee. B-Johnny Farrell, the diminutiTe
Chicagoan who played second base for Tinker's
Chifeds last season. signed a contract yesterday for
the coming year.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27
BAND CONCERT TODAY.

By the United States soldiers Home
tor, Sunday evening. at 7:5o O'Clock. FrO-
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27

william Knowles Cooper, general sec
retary of the Y NJ. c. A. at Washington,
will address a mems meeting in the
Westminster Building at o'clock tomor-
row afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27

dance was given tonight in the au-
ditorium of Elks' Home for the benefit of
the Red Cross.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27

Richard l. Phelps was fined s. in Po-
lice Court yesterday by Judge Mullowny
because he did not put a blanket over
his mule Friday night.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27

Failing to find Christmas dinner ready,
Jerry Simms, Colored, attacked Mamie
Simms, and Mamie yelled murder" Po-
Iicenan Bell heard the yell, and Jerry
was fined s. in Police Court today.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27

Also In Fawn and Gray Tops-Both Patent and
Gun Metal.
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27
"7he Most Comfortable Shoe in the World'il I
WaN' ?
Ws6S< <sssIs.
The Result

Whereas ell other
attempts at attaining
the pinnacle of success
In this idea have result
ed m comfort shoes. IN
soft kid with no style.
and with the whole idea
being comfort with low
heels and generally be-
ing being old ladies'
shoes. TRAVEE IN
offering this line puts
his official stamp on it
and declares If to be
made IN up-to-the-min-
ute styles and lasts. with
correct stylish heels and
possessing all the lines
of the stylish women's
footwear. fit for any
and all uses.
TonS-Rofh Patent and
The Washington herald., 1914-12-27

s. Grimm, grand commander OF the
Grand Camp OF Confederate Veterans Of
Virginia, has appointed Edgar Warfield.
adjutant OF r. z. Lee Camp, this city, a
member of the committee on good Of
the Grand Camp"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24

things come in handy, even when
you don't want them at the time, isn't
It? often say-but, If you'll excuse
me I'll just leave you. I've thou"
sand things to do and Amy said some.
thing about going away this after
noon and having to pack SO she won't
be able to help me at all. There
are some books If you want to read.
Bob won't be back till twelve. told
him he would be much more help II
he wasn't in the way so he has gone
off to the club to smoke. We will
have the Santa appearance just be-
fore dinner. You can say that you
came in the skylight because there
wasn't room for your pack in the
chimney and that you walked down
stairs. Then you can go back and
take off your disguise and 60 out the
front door and ring the bell. The
children will think you have just
come. You were awfully good to offer
to do this for me-" Meg was unlock
ing the door and leaving. "You may
as we'll smoke if you want to-" she
said. II am going to have those cur
tains cleaned next week anyway so
it doesn't matter If they do smell
smoky"
"You might tell Amy that am
here" said Ted.
ooh, she doesn't mind the smoke"
replied Meg. Besides, she almost
never comes into this room"
Ted felt himself defeated.
For an hour and half he remained
in his solitary confinement and then
Meg came again to see that he was
properly dressed and to give him the
cue for his descent.
"Wait till get all the way down
and then start" she told him.
Does Amy know l am here?" Ted
asked with unconcealed concern.
Hasn't the remotest suspicion Of
it," answered Meg. II think she must
be expecting someone for she has
telephoned twice to the station to
know whether the trains from the
West were late. Yours wasn't late,
was it? But haven't said anything
about your being here"
cts hard to navigate in these old
boats" said Tom from under his
beard
Peg was hanging a hugh potato
bag full of toys on Ted's back. II
put the presents you brought to
Rohhv opd pooov IN with tho root "
she said. They are really lovely.
Now remember you follow as soon as
get down stairs We will all be in
the drawing room"
Ted got safely down the first flight
Of stairs with his heavy pack thump.
ing on the stairs as he came. He
was halfway down the last fight
when he caught glimpse of Amy's
pretty forehead and golden hair. He
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
! Put the Presents You Brought Il
With the Rest"

craned his head, eager to see more,
the pack caught for second against
the banisters, he missed his footing
in the awkward galoshes, and with
a desperate effort to regain his bal.
ance he grasped frantically at the
wallpaper The next thing he knew
he was sprawling in a confused
tumble of toys, and red cotton flannel
and white hair and sacking at the
foot Of the stairs.
Blame those galoshes!" was his
first unceremonious remark as he
pulled himself out Of the confusion.
And there stood Amy, Bob and Mrs.
Meg and Bobby and Peggy-all more
or less wide-eyed and incredulous.
Santa fell downstairs; that's all.
He isn't used to stairs, you know"
said Meg with rare presence of mind
anxious only to preserve her chill.
dren's, faith in the myth of Santa
Claus. She hurriedly adjusted the
false face that had Topped up in
the fall.
Poor old Santa" said little Peggy,
softly patting his arm, and Bobby was
eagerly examining the toys that had
spilled from the pack.
Great guns, it's Ted" began Bob
in an aside, but Meg clapped her
hand over his mouth.
e Meantime Amy was holding whis-
'pered conversation with the confused
Santa.
Why, these are papa's galoshes."
said Bobby.
That's not Santa, at all, anyway"
said little Peggy. ITS Mr.. Ted Bev.
erly what's going to be our uncle.
He's come to marry out Aunt Amy,
SO there, and he's just dressed up
like Santa SOS to fool mamma and
paps. Aunt Amy told US this morn |
Ing he was a:going to marry her this
afternoon. Wouldn't Santa laugh u |
he could see him :"
lCopystsht MCCLURE Newspaper Syndicate
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
DIR. O. II. MITCHELL =

Surgery and Obstetrics : Specially.
Harvey block, Leon, Iowa. Phone
AZ. All calls answered day or night
Hours 3 to 4 p. N. and to s o.
Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-12-24
FRED A. BOWMAN, NJ. d.
Physician and Surgeon.

~ Physician and Surgeon.
once hours 1 to ~ .. M. 1880 70
8 $50 D. M, 1880 to $3.50 p. N. Once
phone. 2 Gu 2O2. residence phone
) on 2O2.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-19
Man 5 Character Told
by Thumbs
By c. P. STEWART. London, Ens.

The with long, straight thumb square the tip
good mental capacity and always be relied out
fully work with which be ntrused His is
and udica he born of difficulties
himself with dignity and by his ability all his facu
ties the matter combined With his
rapidly becomes power among his fellows. M
If the thumbs be long, thick and heavy the tip with the joints
Indicated everything being
viewed from an intensely selfish standpoint.
short straight thumb obinay driving If very
thick and heavy the tip BRITISH unreasofng disposition will be
noticed.
short thumb aperng the tip denotes nconnt change
able nature particularly matters of the affections with
thumb cannot and has consequently little continuity
addition to being unpunua unable work pur Such
up many things finishes nothing properly, and often
makes others suffer from his ndecison.
If the thumb lie close the hand cautious md nature
is Indicated
If the thumb outward the tip adaptaby people and
circumstances shown by natural poleness and tendency
make compliments The broad-mnded good conversations
aist. impulsve generous and easy-going
If the marked and the whole thumb from
the hand extravaganza Of principle money matters will be
found accompanied by boasting desire to how off and vain pride
abilities accomplishments which be possessed The nature
is also highly impulsive, erratc and careless.
If the first ontha which forms part Of the ande full and
fesfy and aeciona denoted if very full
atty lowers the character.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-19
DRUG ROUSE ENJ0INED
BY FEDERAL COURT

Judge jeremiah Neterer, OF the
United States district court. today
granted permanent injunction in be-
half of the Centaur Company of New
York. the manufacturers of F1etcher's
Castoria, against the Stewart &
Holmes Drug Company of this city
The controversy arose from the sim
ulating of the labels of this well-known
preparation. and from the evidence
filed in the case it was shown that the
infringing label was first discovered
on sale in Honolulu, and was traced TO
it's origin here in Seattle.
The defendant company is one of
the oldest and largest concerns of Its
kind in the Northwest.
The decree carries with it an order
that the Stewart & Holmes Company
recall the goods which are on the mar
ket under the infringing label, and to
pay all costs in the suit and damages
assessed at $780, Seattle. Wash.
Times. ADV.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-19
HAD TOLD THE EXACT TRUTH
Lectures "outpourine" Was Just as
Had Been Stated in His Letter
of Recommendation.


A lecturer went to Yonkers with
letter to Yonkers citizen from a
man in New Rochelle and succeeded
in getting an engagement. His three
hour lecture proved dull, dry and UNI
interesting. Next day Mr.. Yonkers
met Mr. New Rochelle.
What did you mean?" asked Yonk-
ers, by recommending that lemon
lecturer"
Il didn't recommend him.
Well. just guess you did I've
got your letter right here in my<
pocket"
Better read it over again care
fully"
Mr.. Yonkers did 1t was purposely
noncommittal:
II have heard Mr.. BIS lecture. 1t
is as interesting as it is instructive"
And it wasn't either" said Yonk-
ers.
Then the comparison holds" said
New Rochelle. New York World.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-19
IF roperP hysiical Stand
ard Of Modem Youth
BY N. M. HELM. Philadelphia. Pa.

the American Magazine he Parents beginning want to
know They often asking How standardize boy
tell whether he properly developed for his years Well be
standardized after fashion, but it $ matter"
To this end Mr. Taylor has divided boys into three ypesender,
medium and heand has prepared tables showing what should be the
measurements of each at nine to fifteen, inclusive
Applying these possible judge what form Of
exercise is best adapted to fit any particular
Since with the tables there system Of markings which reveal
the physical ratings of boys, them
themselves
Thus Mr.. Taylor writes .Ihe best Of like the above that
be comphendd easily by the boy himself If developed
boy his with that of
who has perfect if the time
example of perfect physique his interest likely be
such that he willing work for
the Philadelphia schools which this
given for improvement well for perfection physique the
results have been successful beyond expectation
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-19

macadam roads to great extent, and
condition
The macadam road has been devel-
oped with the object in view of with
standing the wear of iron-tired horse
vehicles, and it has met successfully
the demands Of suburban and rural
traffic until the advent of the auto
mobile. When in it's highest state of
perfection, the rock from which such
road is made is so suited % the
volume and character of traffic which
passes over it that only an amount Of
dust is worn off sufficiently to replace
that removed by wind and rain. The
dust remaining SHOULD be just enough
to bond the surface stones of the
road thoroughly, forming smooth,
impervious shell. A road of this char
acter wears uniformly under the traffic
for which it was designed, and always
presents an even surface
When such road is subjected to
automobile traffic, entirely new CON
ditions are brought about. The pow
cIlul tTdCtlV0 lOTCo 6X6TL6O by the
driving wheels of automobiles soon
disintegrates the road surface. The
fine dust, which ordinarily acts as
cementing agent, is thrown into the
air and carried off by wind or is easily
washed off by rains. The pneumatic
rubber tires wear off little or no dust
to replace that removed by natural
agencies The result is that the stones
composing the road become loose and
rounded, giving the greatest resist
ance to traction, and water is allowed
to make its way freely to the founda-
ton Of the road.
Many remedies have been suggested
and tried for meeting this new condi-
ton, but a perfectly satisfactory solu-
ton of the problem is still to be found
Some success has attended the efforts
of those who have sought to find
cure for the evil and this is encourag-
ing when the many difficulties to be
overcome in the treatment of thou
sands of miles of roadway are con
sidered. 1t is apparent that this prob
lem can be solved only by the adop-
ton of one or two general methods
Cd BY constructing roads in such a
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-19
FC@DINARN
PEOPLE v
JOSEPH C. S. BLACKBURN

Joseph c. s. Blackburn Of Kentucky,
who was recently appointed to sue.
coed former Senator Shelby NJ Cullom
of Illinois as the resident commits
sioner in charge of the construction
Of the Lincoln memorial in Washing
ton, is one of the best story tellers IL
the country.
Speaking of the penchant of poli
ticians to hold office once the germ
gets into the blood, Mr.. Blackburn
told one of Private John" Aliens
stories recently to illustrate his point
Allen of Tupelo, Miss, was one OF the
historic wits of congress. A number
Of years ago Allen went to visit the
plantation of his grandfather and ris
ing early In the morning went out
into the garden, where he found Aunt
Betsy" negro servant of his grand
father, whereupon the following con-
versation took place:
'Marse John, cherry time sees you
| kyan't help thinking how much yuh
looks like yuh ole grandfahtah. Yuh
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-19
REPRESENTATIVE HUMPHREYS FIRST CASE

When Representative w. e. Humph-
rey of the First district of Washington
isn't in congress he practices law for
q living-but he has been in congress
for IL years. However, he spent long
years at the bar, but they and the sub
sequent service in congress, have
failed to dim the recollection of his
first case. He doesn't tell it; one has
to get Mrs. Humphrey to do that Here
It is:
1t was back in Indiana, the state of
the nativity of most far western states
men, where they breed politicians as
Massachusetts, breeds highbrows. Mr..
Humphrey had just hung out his shin
gle when he was retained In small
case before county justice of the
peace
This Justice was an old friend Mr.
Humphrey and he had sat on the
same bench in country school and
gone swimming together in the oil
swimming hole
will" said the justice, seeking him
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-19
TREADWAY'S WASTED ENERGY

Il think I'm rightfully entitled to
the presidency of the Wasted Energy
club" remarked Representative Allen
Treadway of Massachusetts at Wash
ington, the other day. ''In closing my
campaign last fall with tour through
my district l sailed forth gayly one
morning, after telephoning my lieu.
tenants at the town of B that
would arrive there punctually at three
o'clock that afternoon to deliver an
address
An hour later, as my car topped a
hill, | saw most charming valley
stretched Off to my right Turning
down into it / commenced my election.
eering work.
Never had met such genial folk.
Every one seemed ready to listen to
me with smile as soon as | made
known my mission. Charmed with this
reception, ! forgot the flight of time
until / suddenly found it was after
four o'clock and I was a dozen miles
from B.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-19
American Ideas in
South America
BY Fl. M. BENSON. Argentine. S. America

sment similar
The basis there would probably have be 20 Argentine
currency which would be American currency S1 and 1919
Practically the lines could be
articles with for heating ranges
would be limited The need
only the business but also knowledge of Spanish
he could able
Buenos Aires has population Of 100000 largely Span
Italians but including also Germans British and Americans
with 100000 inhabitants Bahia Blanca inhabitants
with inhabitants might opportunities for
the establishment of stores Of this character
recently talked with of the consuls in South
America and he of the opinion
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-19
MRS. MORRIS SHEPPARD OF TEXAS

The woman In public life who re-
mains enthusiastic and unwearied
throughout Washington season, with
its round of official and private enter
tanning, is rare. The woman who not
only accomplishes this feat, but who
finds time to read with her husband
the good old books that certain Mr..
Dickens, a Mr.. Thackeray and other
gentlemen of their time used to write,
fs a paragon. She has achieved both
poise and sense of leisure.
One finds on the library table of
Mrs. Morris Sheppard, the young wife
of Senator Sheppard Of Texas. not
only these standard works of fiction
that show she treads the conventional
and well worn paths of literature. Be-
sides these, there is always some rarer
volume at hand, such, for instance, as
an Autobiography of Benevuto Gel
iini," or it may be, an exquisite
brochure by some little known. little
read author, which proves its owner
and reader to be a connoisseur of
books
my husband and l." says Mrs. Sh,
saOe allow 1t to interfere with our favor
I don't know just how we accomplish ii
a great many of those standard books "
eaad aloud chem when read to one's saI
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-19
GET RID OF DUST ON ROADS
One of the Most Important Problems
to Confront Highway Engineers
Two Methods Suggested.
(By L. w. pAGE.)

The most important problem which
has confronted highway engineers In
recent years is the getting rid Of the
dust ON roads. Not until the introduce
ton of motor vehicles, however, did
this become a factor of sufficient i'm
portance to engage the serious con-
sideration Of road builders and road
users. Fast motor traffic has reached
such proportions at the present time
as to shorten the life Of our most
carefully constructed and expensive
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-19
College Education
to Assist in Success
By M. A. SIMON. ST. Louis. Mo.

idea quicker and occasionally make of it than
through the
To be in the business world have, first
hope hope the spark of les enterprises
concentrate his mind and work thing and
sound Any Of these qualities
If takes correspondence the school will teach him
and general rules Of letter. but the tact and which
the important part his thinking
memory.
In learning line of business the college will learn
but the aerness mind the hard problems which must have
order make business undertaking. depends
yourself.
College viii etiquette and polish him outside
in social life depends his character.
Education makes only neourth of the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-19
ERUPTION ON ANKLE BURNED

Kingsville, Monty trouble begah
eighteen years ago Nearly half of
the time there were running sores
around my ankle; sometimes it would
be two years at a time before they
were healed. There were many nights
/ did not sleep because of the great
suffering. The sores were deep rum
ming ones and SO sore that could not
bear for anything to touch them.
They would burn all the time and
sting like lot of bees were confined
around my ankle. l could not bear to
scratch it, it was always SO sensitive
to the touch. / could not let my
clothes touch it. The skin was very
red. | made what | called a cap out
of white felt, blotting paper and soft
white cloth to hold it in shape. This
wore night and day
Il tried many remedies for most of
the eighteen years with no effect.
Last summer sent for some Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. The very first
time I used Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment gained relief; they relieved the
pain right then. 1t was three months
from the time / commenced using
Cuticura Soap and Ointment until the
sores were entirely healed. have.
not been troubled since and my ankle
seems perfectly we'll" (Signed) Mrs.
Charles E. Brooke, Oct %, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book Address post
card "Cuticura. Dept L, Boston ADV.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-19
Aims to Promote Road in West.

A plan to promote road building In
western states was embodied in
bill introduced by Senator Warren. 1t
would grant 100000 acres Of public
lands to each of the following states
to be sold for the aid of road building:
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana,
New Mexico. Nevada, Utah and Wy
oming.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-19

How to judge whether
boys are up to the proper
physical standard is the task
set for himself by Charles
X. Taylor, who has already
put his system to the test in
PHILADELPHIA. Writing in
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1914-03-19
Better Roads for Ontario

= Better roads for ontario province
are to be made with the $4,000, 900 ap-
preparation, expenditure of which will
be under the supervision of nonpar-
ttsan commission appointed by the
government