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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
As it was told
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A Terse Record of the
Days Happenings on the
Street and Around Town

Cross have prepared plans TO prevent
this catastrophe and the plan has met
with the approval of the Chinese gov
eminent, which, through he Red
Cross, has asked congress to give
President Wilson power to appoint an
army engineer to have charge Of the
work. The expert, whom President
Wilson has named is Lieut.. Col. WV.
l.. Sibert, builder of the Gatun locks
and dam at Panama. He has asso-
ciated other experts with him and it
| is expected that not only millions of
acres of rich land will be redeemed,
but between eight and nine millions
of acres will be improved The Red
Cross has been asked to use its good
offices in obtaining a loan of $780,
100000 at $ per cent to finance the
enterprise, the profits from the sale
Of reclaimed land and taxes on the
improved land being pledged to pay
off the loan.
Unless the Progressives do three
times as well in the election next
month as they did in the recent pri
maries, they will have to 90 TO the
ticket in 1916 by petition.
-Four women are running against
one man for the office of commits
sioner of charities and correction IN
Oklahoma. The four women are the
candidates of the Republican, Pro
gressive, Socialist and Prohibition
parties and the man is the democrat
ic candidate. He won his nomination
in campaign in which he was op
posed by six women.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Hopper Has Increased Duties.

J. w. Hopper, who has served this
division of the d. & r. G. as travel.
ing engineer for years, has had the
duties Of trainmaster added to his
already arduous ones.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
DIR. Robbins Father Passed Away
Wednesday.

A message from DR.. A. w. Robbins
conveys the information that he
reached his old home in Rocky H,l
yesterday, only to find that his father
had passed away two days before his
a, lival.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Friends Arrange Fitting Celebration
of Mrs. Sarah Frascr's Eighty first
Birthday Anniversary.

Friends of Mrs. Sarah Fraser, a
much loved matron, maneuvered a
complete surprise for her. Thursday,
October 10, the date she was eighty
one years. At 12 o'clock, her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Grant Morris, gave a fam
ily dinner in her honor. In mid-after-
noon she returned home to find her
apartments filled with self-invited
guests who had come to observe the
occasion, IN Il manner beiitting its
Importance. Interesting conversation
and spirited games filled the hours
with pleasure. Toward evening de-
licious refreshments were served,
which of course included a birthday
cake with eight and one candles. Mrs.
Fraser was showered with no end of
congratulations and presents. The
party gift to her was bouquet con-
tanning eighty-one carnations, and in
dividual members of the company re-
membered her with presents, tokens
of esteem in which she is held. Those
who enjoyed the pleasures Of the oc-
sasion were the Mesdames Cooper,
Mcclellan. Deickman, Oakes, Parshall,
Jarvis. Gogarty, Skoog, Schlabach,
Hutchinson. Morris, Skaggsp Weaver,
Massacre, BalIough. Roberts, Ramsay,
c. A. Ball, Taylor, Dalson, McNeich,
and Lewis, and the Misses Mclean,
Mckinney. Skoog and Morris.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Back to the Sunny San Juan.

Mrs. E. f. Otis, who has been in
Sunnyside, WASH, for many months,
returned last night on her way to
Pennington, and apparently very
much delighted to get back to this
section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Department Inspector Meets
With w. II. C.

w ~ Ss
Mrs. Matte Stewart, of Golden, de-
partment inspector of the Woman's
Relief Corps, was greeted with n
large and appreciative audience Mon
day evening. Mrs. Stewart is a
charming and inspiring speaker and
made good impression. 1t was her
first visit here and she was very fa-
voratly impressed with this part of
the state. During the course of her
talk she expressed much pleasure in
having such splendid report of
Sedgwick Corps, the ritualistic work
being among the best she had seen.
After the meeting adjourned delicious
refreshments were served.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

The veteran Lord Roberts offer,
the following counsel to his country
men regarding the practice Of believ
ing the charges of sporadic cruelty
and pillage that are rife regarding
the acts of Germans:
May give a word of caution to my
countrymen against the unsnortsman
like practice of abusing ones enem.
les? Let US avoid what Kipling, dur
ing the Boer war, described as killing
Kruger with your mouth Let us
rather devote all our energies to de
feating our foemen by the superio
fighting of adequate numbers of Brit
ish soldiers in the open field
When we read the charges againsi
the German troops, let us remember
that gross charges, absolutely untrue
were brought against our own brav,
soldiers fighting in South Africa, bu
whether the charge are true or not
let us keep our own hands clean
and let US fight against the German
in such a way as to earn their likin,
as we'll as their respect.
II II II IL II Il q n 8. u ~ u a q
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

Off On Hunting Expedition.
Charles Herr left this morninf for
Chama on his way to Sinking lakes
on hunting expedition. Roy Hall
lis to accompany.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Sentence COMMITTED.

Sentence COMMITTED.
DENVER, Oct. 16.-Governor Am
mons this afternoon communited to
life Imprisonment the sentence Of
Harold Henwood, sentenced to hang
during the week of October 25 for the
murder of Tony Won Phul and George
Copeland.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

Funeral Of Late Frederick Morgan.
Tho funeral of the late Frederick
Morgan, aged 16, was held from the
Ames & Bradford undertaking par
lors this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The
service was in charge of Rev. Far
ley of the Latter Day Saints churchh.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Large pleasant front
room with board, home cooking. s57
Second Ave. 10-17-6t'
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-s4oO Story & Clark
piano for $50 if taken soon. Also
large brass crib SO, and chiffonier
So. Enquire at Herald. 1O-15-6t
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

WANTED-Girl to do general
housework, good reference required.
Phone Black 62l or address p. 0. Box
200. 10-I7-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

For rent-4 room cottage, modern,
partly furnished, stoves, refrigerator,
etc, S25.00. 240 l1tk street.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
CLASSIFIED ADS
II IL n II II ), Il II Il II u e q a a
WANTED.

Young lady wants position as BOOK
Keeper, cashier or saleslady Expert.
enced. Address, ]. NJ. H., 521 Bird
street, city. lO-14-lwks =
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Young Matrons Sowing CIob.

Mrs. L. E. Smith was the hostess
of the Young Matrons Sewing club
Monday afternoon. There was the
usual exchanges of condolences to en-
liven the conversation, and some
needle plying was in evidence. In ad-
dition to the club, Mrs. Smith en-
tertained the Mesdames Stilwell,
Brewster, Frary and Miss Angie Hay
den.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct. 49,
The British ambassador complained
to the state department that ships
of neutral nations were using the
port of Manila as a base for supply
ing German cruisers. The department
promised to investigate the charge.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

FOR SALE-About 10 tons good
hay, also 100 acres fne pasture. The
hay can be fed on the ranch if de-
sired. T. d. Burns, Trimbe Hot
Springs. 9-1s
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

FOR SALE-l50 yearling and so
2-year-old Hampshire Bucks. McClain
& Gerard. Manzanola, Colo. 9-3O-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

FOR SALE--Six room modern
house on Fifth avenue at bargain.
l.. Il. johnson, 72l 5th avenue 9-17-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
fluffy" Harrison Pleads Guilty.

fluffy Harrison today pleaded
guilty to the charge of forgery, and
was sentenced to the reformatory for
an indefinite term.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct. 16.-
The navy department today ordered
the Marconi wireless station at Homo
lulu closed within "a hours unless q
satisfactory explanation is given Of
the dispatch of the German gun
boat" message. The administration
holds the message violated neutrality.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
| |Off to Pueblo.

Off to Pueblo.
Miss Josie Hood, eldest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller Hood, left
for Pueblo this morning for an indefi-
mite stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

WANTED-Experienced stenogra
pher desires position. Enquire o
Herald. 9-5-t
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

FOR SALE CHEAP-A handsome
rug. 735 Seventh avenue. 1913
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Kensington Club.

Mrs. c. A. Cutler was the gracious
hostess of the Kcnsington club ladies
Wednesda yafternoon. The affair
proved an especially interesting one
to the participants, which included
club members and one guest, Miss
Helen Main, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Delicious refreshments that bespoke
the approach of the Halloween sea-
son, were served.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Five Hundred Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Godfrey en-
tertained at so on Thursday evening
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. John
Morlock, Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Hanson,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. Davis, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. l.. Kaufman, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. Summers, and Agnes Godfrey.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Halloween Party.

Halloween Party.
The young people of the Baptist
church announce Halloween party
for October 30. Preparations for an
enjoyable evening have already be-
gun, and all the young people of Du-
range are invited. Hour, %. m.
Place, church.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Home From Minneapolis.

Dean F. C. Smith returned last
night from Minneapolis, where he at
tended the Episcopal conference of
nine western states.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
From Saturdays Daily

Miss Davidson To Speak in Durango
Misss Rose Davidson is going to
speak in Durango Saturday and Sun
day evenings, Oct. oath and 25th.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
To Celebrate Golden Wedding
Anniversary Tomorrow.

Sunday. October IS, marks the date
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Lewis golden
wedding. Many of their friends
are planning to call on the
bridal couple, fifty years removed, to
shower them with the congratulations
the occasion demands.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

Young Ladies Of Catholic Church
Meet With Miss Mary O'Rourke.
Miss Mary O'Rourke entertained
the young ladies Of st. Columbia d
church Tuesday evening. A business
session Of the organization was fol-
lowed by social hour, during which
refreshments were served.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Clio Club.

Clio Club.
The Clio club has started its regu-
lar study work for the season, the top
ic this year being Russia. Miss Shar-
ley Pike is president of the society
and as in the years past, Mrs. B. W.
Ritter is the club counsellor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

LONDON, Oct. 16.-Premier Botha
of South Africa, cables the army is
loyal and the rebellion will soon be
stamped out and martial law will be
rescinded. Brigadier General Lux
ems, commanding the British opera
tions against the Germans in South
Africa, reports the Germans have
withdrawn inside their frontier.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

PARIS, Oct. 16.-An official state
ment made this afternoon conveys the
information that the allied lines ex-
tended from Ypres to the sea. As a
result they will be able to prevent the
sudden flanking movement Of the new
German forces sent to Belgium. It
said the allied progress previously re-
ported continues uninterruptedly.
The statement asserts that the gen.
eral situation is excellent. The war
office is reticent, but it is reported
that important developments in vos-
ges and Lorrain are expected. It is
showing in vosges, but regardless Of
the storm, the French advance con-
tinues. 1t Il believed that the activ-
ity Of the French right forced the
Germans to weaken their center to
prevent . movement against Metz.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
Monday Bridge.

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

THE HAGUE, Oct. 16.-Practical-
ly all of Belgium is now in the hands
of the Germans. The Germans ad-
vanced from Ghent and occupied
Blankenberghe Thursday, with prac-
tically no resistance on the part OF
the Belgians.
Immediately they proceeded toward
-. (The remainder of this dis
patch was eliminated by the censor,
but it is considered probable that it
said the &c rmans occupied Ostend.) }
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19
SOCIETY

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

LONDON, Oct. 16.-A curious
story recently received from Villers
COterets tells of new attempt and
novel one by the Germans to get the
range for their artillery fire.
A British sergeant one night ran
into three Germans right outside the
British line. Whipping out his re-
volver the Briton killed two of the
Germans and the third surrendered.
They had a telephone with them.
connected with wire with their camp.
The length Of the wire paid out gave
the range, Of course, for the sunnsrs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

The Aid society Of st. COLUMBIA. !.
church met with Mrs. John Kellen,
berger this week. All interest cen,
tered around the arrangements foi
the big fair which opens the last OF
October.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

aonday BfidGe.
Mrs. G. E. Mcconnell was the host.
- q the Monday bridge players
hrs. Wingats was the special guest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

Presbyterian Mission Circle.
The Presbyterian Mission circle
held an interesting meeting Friday
with Mrs. Burns. The splendid pro-
gram was in charge of Mrs. Perkins
and Mrs. Hutchison.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. X. M. Murray are en-
tertaining their old time friends, the
Misses Hilton of Denver.
The Washington times., 1914-07-24
CHARGES CRUELTY TO
OCCOQUAN PRISONERS
Former Guard Declares Super
intendent of Workhouse
With Mismanagement.

Alleging incompetency and cruelty to
prisoners on the part of W. II. Whit
aker, superintendent. Thomas Burns,
former guard at the worhhouse at
Occoquan, called on Commissioner New
man today with the request that an
investiga ton be made of the tinstitu-
ton. Burns claims 10 have evidence to
show mismanagement in the conduct Of
the institution. for which he charges
the superintendent is responsible. He
was told by Commissioner Newman that
inquiry will be made concerning the
charges.
Burns entered the employ OF the work
house in 1910, and was discharged July
J, 1914. He said today that the rea son
given by Superintendent Whitaker for
his dismissal was his activity in bring
ing charges against the superintendent
before certain members of Congress.
Similar charges preferred by former
employees against Superintendent Whit
tazer were invest gated during the ad-
ministration of Commissioner Rudolph,
and dismissed, it was stated, because of
lack OF evidence.
The Washington times., 1914-07-24

In the remote part of northern
Nigeria, still populated to a great
extent by wild tribes and not yet
under complete control of tAc Brit
ish. there dwells people whose
women wear tails and are proud OF
them, according to Maj 4. j. \.
Tremearne. who has served in Nj
geria. both as Il police and political
officer. in a communication to the
National Geographic Society today.
True it is tnat these tails are
not of flesh and blood. but. none
the less. they plav an important
part in the social life of the people.
for they are the outward and visible
sign of the matronly dignity" says
the letter. ''W hen a woman of the
Kangoro. Kai1i. or of. four other
neighboring tribes-the Atlakka,
Morva. Katab. or the Jaba-becomes
a bride, she puts off forever the
simple girdle of twisted grass that.
UP to that moment. has been her
sole adornmenI. and assumes the
apron of leaves and the tremend-
ously significant tail. or kunnok,
as il is called.
In each of the tribes, the kun
mock varies in form, sometimes
long and thin. at others short.
mushroom-like and stumpy. or
shared like a long bell. These tails
are made of palm fiber, plated or
bound together with string and US
ually stained with a red earth.
which is also Used for the further
adornment of :he lady's body. Often
the kunnok is worn quite plain,
hut the more ambitious modes pre-
scribe an establishment of brass
wire and colored glass beads.
The Kangoro women are distln-
The Washington times., 1914-07-24
Time Limited in Which to
PAY Your JeWelry Tax

on personal property Is one and one
half per cent. Under the law. house
hold goods. Libraries. school books.
family portraits and wearing appear
el are exempt. The corporation
counsel holds. however. that watches
and cuff buttons are wearing appar-
ell. and not subject to taxation.
Owners of personal property have
until August 1, to submit to the as
SCISSOR a schedule of their goods In
order to avoid a penalty of twenty
per cent in the assessment. The
law provides that ION failure to de-
liver this schedule within the time
specified. the. board OF personal tax
appraisers shall make an assess
ment from the best Information
they can procure. to which they
shall add a penalty of twenty per
centum thereof"
Blank schedules will be sent upon
request or may be obtained at the
office OF the Assessor.
The Washington times., 1914-07-24

What is the total value OF the
jeNelry and articles of personal
adornment in the District, and to
what extent will the revenues of the
District be increased by their as
essment?
This is a question as yet unde-
termined by the board of personal
tax appraisers. Jewelry values In
the returns OF personal property
submitted to the office of the as
SCISSOR to date are estimated at ap-
proximately $4,000. Property own
ers. however. have nine days in
which to file a schedule of their
goods, and II Is believed that this
figure will be largely increased by
the end of the month. One owner
estimated the value of her jewlery
at $4,000. another at $4,000 and a
third at $4,000 A number Of $1,000
and 5000 returns have been re-
ceived.
Jewelry and articles Of personal
adornment are included in the tax
returns this year for the first time,
following an opinion OF the Corpora
tion Counsel that they are not
wearing apparel" The question
was referred to Corporation Coun-
sci Syme. as a result Of discussion
between members of the board of
personal tax appraisers and Judge
S. F. Prouty, member OF the House
District Committee. judge Prouty
holding that such goods are tax
able.
Heretofore they have escaped tax
alton. being classed bp the apprais-
ers as wearing apparel" The tax
The Washington times., 1914-07-24
White House Painting
Held Up by Congress

President Wilson has an active SYM
pathizer because he has Congress on
his hands. He Is Colonel Harris. su-
perintendent OF public buildings and
grounds. For weeks the colonel has
been twitted because the paint on the
White House has lost luster, and In
stead Of presenting its usual pictur-
esque appearance. 1t Is blistered and
weather worn here and there.
The colonel has money enough to
paint the structure and to restore II to
all its glory. His men nave plenty of
white paint on hand. but the Presi-
dent insists on obeying the law and
living in the ancient structure during
the summer simply because Congress
stays on the Job and keeps on spout
ing. Last year the roof was touched
up. but the walls could not be painted
and from the present outlook II will
be late this summer. IL at all, before
the painters get on the job.
The Washington times., 1914-07-24

y! E2;;,:;1|
10e Hose, Sc
women's Fast Black
Cotton Hose, seamless |
foot. double heel and /
toe. lightweight.
19c Socks, 1oc
children's Fancy Top
Socks. seamless and |
fun fashioned foot, dou-
BILE sole, heel and toe,
black and colors, checks
and stripes.
Soc and 75c Union /
Suits, 29c II
women's Gauze Lisle
Union Suits. low neck |
and sleeveless; knee
and umbrella pants: II
sizes 4. 5 and 6.
39c Vests, 15c \
z women's Comfy Cut /
Lisle Vests. low neck i
and sleeveless; taped II
neck and arms: regular 4
and out sizes; slightly II
imperfect
35c Undershirts, Il
15c II
Mems Balbrigsan I'm
dershirts, with short |
sleeves; also ankle
length drawers with |
double seats.
15e Half Hose, SC
Mems I5c Black and
Plain Color Half Hose,
double heel and toe.
75c and S1.O0
Shirts, 35c |
Mems Shirts, made
with laundered or soft |
cuffs: of madras, per-
Gale. ponsette and mer-
cerized cloths: odd sizes
Csc and 35c
Blouses, 3 for Soc
Boys Blouses. of per-
Gale, madras and cham
bray: all with collars
attached; sizes 5 to Is
years.
Soc and 69c Pants,
35c II
Boys Fancy Cassi-
mere Bloomer and
Knickerbocker Pants:
medium and dark pat
terms; sizes s to Is
years. III
75c and $1.00
Hats, Csc
Boys and Children,s
Straw Rah Rah Hats,
IN black. white. brown
and blue Sizes 2 to s
years of age.
81 and 81 so N
Beach Suits, 73c H
Boys Beach Suits.
with short sleeves and
straight knee pants:
made with sailor col-
lars, also blouse styles;
light blue chambray;
size 3 to I years. II
Csc and 35c Laces,
19c II
12-yd: bolts OF French
and German Val Laces.
edges and Insertions:
various widths and
patterns.
19c Laces, 1lhc /
Oriental Lace Edg-
ings, widths Up 20 5
inches: white and cream
colors.
Soc Capes, 21c II
Boudoir Caps. off
shadow lace and wide
satin ribbon. also Dolly |
Warden crepe, trimmed
with ribbon bows: in
blue. pink and lavender.
Csc Windsor Ties,
19c II
Windsor Ties. of ex-
ira quality silk. plain
colors plaids and
stripes; also Middy 4
Ties, In wanted shades.
Csc Cards, 12kc |
Correspondence Cards.
each box contains q
cards and "a envelopes.
Picnic Sets, SC
Sanitary Picnic. or Ice
Cream or Salad Sets.
containing 10 Spoons. 10
Wooden Plates. 10 Nap
kins and 10 Lace
Doilies. 4
Soc Tub Silks, 29c
S2-inch Tub Silks,
rich. lustrous quality:
white grounds. with all \
color stripes; suaran-
teed fast colors.
Soc Messaline, 2Sc
1s-inch Satin Messa-
line, in q large assort-
ment of colors, also
striped effects; all silk
quality.
$1.39 Crepe de |
Chine, 69c |
40-inch Crepe de Chine,
rich crepey finish; as
sorted shades; subject
to very slight imperfec-
tions.
The Washington times., 1914-07-24
Tails Still Fashionable in
Northern Nigeria

guished by the Quaker-line simple
ity of their attire; they wear the
shortest and pIainest of tails. few
beads around the neck, and perhaps
q really fashionable lady will add a
bracelet or legIet OF beads: out the
kunnck itself remains in all its
native severity.
The women OF the Kali tribe
however. affect a greater elegance;
their tails are of greater length.
the 'stumps' being covered with in
tricate designs worked in brass and
copper wire, while the wheel-shaped
terminal Is gay with colored Leads
set in a bed of liquid rubber, of
which there is a great deal in the
country. In this tribe the kunnok
is generally worn over bunch of
leaves or grass similar to that which
the women of all the tribes depend
from their girdles in front. Some
times Kajji matron. who desires
to be a leader in the fashionable
world. will wear a tiny iron bell just
above the tail. out this is of rare oc-
currencc. and the bell is not often
seen.
TO add further to their beauty.
both the upper and lower lips of
these women are pierced in order to
admit a flat, round disk of wood,
called the tichiak. which is usually.
about the size of half dollar. The
lips of the little girls are pierced
when they are seven or eight years
of age. and a piece of wood inserted
and worn for a time until a larger
one takes 1t place, the opening thus
being gradually enlarged unth a
full-sized tichiak can be carried
without discomfort. The object of
this singular discomforting adorn-
ment is to prevent the women from
eating dogs. which are considered the
greatest delicacy by the men of the
tribes"
The Washington times., 1914-07-24
Soc and 75c
Parasols, 39c

Childrens Parasols,
many pretty styles. In
plain colors and COM
bination effects.
The Washington times., 1914-07-24
CSC Sicilian, Csc

5O-inch High Lustrous
reversible Sicilian, dust
proof. In brown only.
The Washington times., 1914-07-24
Csc and SOC Ear
rings, 17c

Jet Pendant Earrings.
newest shapes. circle:
oval. and fancy shaped
pendants; gold plated
mountings.