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Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

many kinds of thrills when the jump.
ers begin to make their terrific whirl
at frightful spead through space
each time parachute opens. In a
word, just as fast as one parachute
opens and begins to permit the aero
nauts to descend gently to the earth.
they make another jump and SO on
until eight ere made.
The mammoth balloons that will be
In the world today. and will be filled
by the uptodate process, requiring
only a few minutes to MI. Specta-
tors will be permitted to gather
around the balloons, within q reason.
able distance. before the terrific and
perilous start. which will be more
than the start Of the balloons In the
old days when old-time methods were
employed.
There will be all the excitement
Of the start Of horse race. or auto.
mobile race. accompanied by the novel
ard sublime features Of q balloon 60.
ing up and the expectancy of what
may happen before the two men get
back to mother earth.
Contracts for this tremendous act
are not problematicil but have already
been closed. Under the terms OF the
agreement. Hutchinson himself will
come to the Oklahoma State Fair
and Exposition to direct the flights
Of Howard and W. II. Reichard. two
of the worlds greatest aeronauts.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
ITCHING, BURNING ECZEMA

r. F. d. No. 1, Box Is. Corapeake.
N. C.-"My baby began with the ecze-
mo itching and burning. It broke out
all over his head and face, legs and
arms with little pimples. I did not
sleep any In about four months. He
cried and itched all night and day for
four months until his head and face
we're matter all over. He was disng.
ured badly. His clothing would be
diMcult to remove at times.
II tried two treatments with NO sue.
cess at all and ! had almost decided
there was no cure for It. ] was told
by . friend that Cuticura Soap and
Ointment would cure II. I washed the
child with the Cuticura Soap and
warm water two or three times . day.
then anointed him all over with the
Cuticura Ointment. He took . great
change and slept night and day.
used Cuticura Soap and Ointment six
months and he was cured complete
IT," (Signed) Mrs. Arma Lee. Mar.
-. 1914.
.CuticurA Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free. with SEP. Skin Dock. Address post
card "Cvacura. Dept. L. Boston. ADV,
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
The pIlurlm,

Alfred Noyes. the exponent Of pay
ing poetry" told . good story at
Princeton.
"One morning." he said. my work
was interrupted by a Westerne.. He
rushed In on me enthusiastically. He
bruised my hand with the power Of
his cordial clasp. He made me sit
down and write my name 80 times on
q sheet Of foolscap that he drew from
his pocket--he wanted to distribute,
he explained. my autograph among all
his friends. He even urged me to
write poem for him-to dash a poem
on while he looked on. This failing.
he would not 90 till ! had read him
half dozen selections from my
works"
Mr.. Noyes sighed.
And oil the time." he ended. "the
du6er called me Boyes."
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
Easy Way to Clean q Carpet.

Instead Of sweeping your stair car.
pet try wiping It over with q damp
cloth. Use teaspoonful Of ammonia
In two quarts Of warm water. Your
carpet will look clean and bright and
there will be no dust.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
Enotioh for Aae

so you have broken the engage
ment?"
"Yes: I thought we were soulmates.
but We we're not"
'How's that7"
HE began to talk about cooking and
Journal.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
Quite ueol0eo,

"Blobson has a large collection q
cups"
Does he drink out of themf"
Certainly not. They are trophies"
There are some queer people In
this world l once knew q man who
had collection Of stamps he valued
at $4,000, and there wasn't one IN tho
lot that would carry q letter."
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
The Rsa,en.

II Just can't seem to keep q dining.
room girl" II have often wondered
why you never can keep any help. I
never have any such trouble" II
know. but my husband Just won't airt
with them"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
Afraid of Maklnu Good.

I'm afraid" said the lawyer. that
we will have to resort to the insanity
plea"
Don't do that" said the prisoner II
served on jury once. II have to lis
ten to another lot Of expert arguments
on insanity I'll 90 crazy sure"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

The Societe des Artistes Francois
awarded medals to ~ women at III
salon recently. none Of them being
Americans. The fact that there were
IL women among 60 honored with
medals speaks very we'll for the worl
of the women artists of France.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

In deciding . case Of disasrssment
between the right kind of man ana
any kind Of womana nobady less wise
than God will ever hnd out whether
Justice has been even approximated.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
For oslled HorUoo.

When your horse 10 CALLED. apply
Hauford's Balsam OF Nyrrh and you
can keep on working. Try Il and II
your horse 10 not cured quicker than
By any other remedy. the dealer win
refund your money. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
Makjno 0osn.

Liquid soap 10 converted into solid
either In cake or powdered form. BY
. recently patented centrifugal ma
chine.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

oo0W 70 Ov0 Qo1Do - Su1osVo
vnsnil,nI y ne ss.1s,ssst cs.e s.sse !: z
=: s&EiSSl s 5 t.Is 5 - =;
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

Many man who feels that he ID .
born leader only succeeds In setting .
bad example.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

To remove soreness use Hanford's
Balsam. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

YOUR OWN DRuGGisT WILL. TELL YOU
Try Msrlsc ~. ns.sdy 20, Red, wesh, MS.ssy
Just Eve Coufort. Write for BOOK OF tec 0yo
by NAH Free. Es.;ns hye Remedy Co.. chinAGn
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

Some men will do more for cheap
cigar than they will for q dollar.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
Maklna 4 plstlnaslan,

Truth 10 stranger than fiction"
II don't know" replied Miss Cay.
enns. whether II 10 stranger or only
scarcor."
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

Red Cross Ball Blue, much better. goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

Those who win success by practise
haven't time TO do much preaching.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

A pessimist IL q man who doesn't be
lieve that clouds have silver llinings.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

Many . man who has . way ef his
own has Q wife who outwsighs him.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
oIxe the lead Ind crsaIt.

"A stiil tongue makes wise hsas.s
says an old adaGs. but We think II
should read. "A wise head makse .
otlll tonguo."
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

Al soon % . rat discovers that he u
trapped hs loses Ill interest In the
piece Of chssss that caused bic down
fnll.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
MAY cvItIvste Tesk rtmher.

Forestry experts have dsmonstrat.
Cd that teak timber that II % strong
% that from natural forests can -
raised on plantations.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
Surely In Hard STRATA.

A Chicago man who has . son at
Cornell took occasion while on the
way home from New York to stop OF
for the purpose Of seeing how the
boy was getting along. II happened
to be Just after the Cornell football
team. which had undergone many hu.
miliations that season. had been beat.
en- by Colgate. How are things 60
ing with the football team?" the f.
ther asked. pretending to bs seeking
Information. The Cornell football
team!" the young man exclaimed with
all the disgust that he could put into
his tones; IT has been beaten by
everything except the Colonial
Dames!"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

The Naughty Dog.
MY new dog ignores me-"
III you had . pedigree - long -
hia you'd be exclusive. too"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

A. Prooone
AFTER all, what 70 the great auss'
tion Of lief"
II knowi what's the scorsf"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
VAfanNeA lWeeewaelen.

!. n had ~ sortuns told lest n1gAls
-Dld youi lsew mach b Mr. ~Oslssl1
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

"You can't Judge . man by his
Clothes"
only In . general way. For In.
stance. Q statesman wears . high hat
with frock coat. while . ward poll
tician wears one with cutaway coat"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

Dc man who kin sidestsp Trouble
ever day In Dc week an 30 ter church
en- shout halleluia on Sunday II %
clost Ter heaven dat It's . wonder he
don't say "0oodby. all." an step In.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
Hls Duolnooo

HE Duolnooo.
How unkind that doctor isi"
NATURALLY. Il II . doctors bust
ness to treat people Ill"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

important 10 NNothess
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORlA. . safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and sec that II
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
Fanny eanned Out

Fanny Famed Out.
80 Jack 10 engaged. 10 hsi And
10 Fanny the bride-to-be?"
mo, she's the tried-tobe."
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
psys o. Grace.

Say have you forgotten that you
owe me . hundred francs?"
mo, not yet: give me time"
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
Wbeseves Won Need Q 0sooeal Teu1

Ths Ola Standard 0sove's Tastsiss
chill Tonic b equally valuable -
0sessal Toaic bscaass Il cootsins the
veil tnovn tonic properties Of QUlNlNB
g ss s.':, ss s'ss:i S. s,:. =: s'ISd 3 s..;s -
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08
.xsTs V' 'sss s;is 'WaSiRR. RR.ck.yfSSkD II. II. n.

Women never really admire each
other. They are too busy admiring
each others clothes.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

when nature stores . lot Of brains
behind q pretty face-watch out!
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

Keep Hanford's Balsam In your
home. Adv.
Farmers' champion. (Elgin, Okla.) 1912-1922, 1914-07-08

Don't you feel sorry for . married
man who talks In his sleepf
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
ONE ROOF TO HOUSE
RED CROSS BUREAUS
Historic Davidse Residence Purchased
by Society for Headquarters Until
New Building Is Completed

The American Red Cross has leased the
old and historic Davidge residence at
Seventeenth and H streets northwest and
will move the various department. Of the
society into that building pendipg the
erection OF a permanent memorial struc-
ture that will occupy the space encom-
passed by Seventeenth, Eighteenth, d
and z streets northwest
Until the Red Cross home Is finished
which the committee on building hopes
Will be inside Of two years. the society
finds II desirable that the several de-
partments that are now separated-the
headquarters being in the State, War
and Navy Department and ten more Of
fees on the seventh floor Of the Union
Trust Building-be united
The Davidge house has three stories
with a basement and will be used by the
Red Cross as follows: First floor, secre-
tary. division of Information. medical
service bureau, first aid department ano
offices for the clerical force: second floor,
chairman of the central committee. chair
man of the national relief board. head
quarters OF the general nursing service
and town and country nursing service;
third floor. editorial department Of the
Red Cross magazine. first aid and sup
ply department. anti-tuoerculcsis and
Christmas seal ONCE. The basement viii
be used as a store room
The new building. which will be built
of white marble on a classic line OF
architecture, will be dedicated to the
women of the civil war. provided for
by Congressional appropriation and by
private subscription. The estimated cost
Is $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
MISSING BOY FOUND
LOCKED IN A School
Edwin Squirei. Aged Seven. Had
Been Sought by Police
for Hours.
HIS PARENTS WERE ALARMED

yesterday afternoon and last night for
seven-year-old Edwin Squirss, of 1928
Maryland avenue northeast, who had
been reported missing. the boy was found
locked In the public school at Fifteenth
and streets northeast.
He attends school there, but how he
came to be locked in. neither he nor any
body else could explain. The tanitor,
thinking everybody had gone, locked up
at the usual hour and went home.
After waiting several hours for the boy
to return home. the mother reported him
missing to the Ninth precinct police:
The neighbors were attracted to the
school about o'clock last night by the
youngsters cries. The patrolman on the
beat was summoned, He in turn called
out the janitor, and the boy was soon
restored to his parents.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
WATER.BORNE TRAFFIC
PASSES THROUGH CANAL
Panama Railroad Company Announces
Carsoes Are Making Passage
Now for First Time.
BARGE SERVICE IN OPERATION

For the first time water-borne trafic
70 passing through the Panama Canal.
according to q report received In WASH
ington yesterdy through the headquar-
tiers Of the Panama Railroad Company
In New York. At the once Of the
Isthmian Canal Commission no confirma-
ton Of the announcement has arrived.
but II is known that Col Goethals had
made provision for the installation Of a
barge service to begin not later than
May TO- Last Saturday Is the date ex-
pressed In the announcement OF the
Panama Railroad officials and II IL said
that the barge service Is passing through
the worlds greatest artificial waterway In
steady stream.
Suspension OF the service on the
Tehuantepsc Railway connecting the gulf
Of Tehuantepec on the Atlantic side with
the Pacific Ocean on the west. as an
incident to the civil war in Mexico. has
created a grave congestion Of trafnc and
II 10 upon this ground that the early
start Of the barge service was made.
Several of the most important
freight lines Of the oceanic service on
the Atlantic side which have hereto
fore operated In conjunction with the
great Pacific lines through transship-
ment and conveyance across the 18TH
mus Of fehuantepec have recently ap-
pearsd both at Balboa and Colon. offer
ing cargoes for transshipment-
These cargoes have far exceeded the
capacity Of the Panama Railroad. Col.
Goethals was quick to accept the sug-
gestion that the overflow of this trafiic
might be conveyed through the canal
by barges. and he even went to the
length OF ordering that . clearance be
effected through the Cucharacha slide.
Col Gosthsls has not yet notified
Washington Of the exact date for the
opening Of the canal to merchant ship
ping. but It is commonly accepted In
Washington that the waterway is nm
ished. The barge service Is being
operated on q schedule Of about twelve
hours for the one-way trip. with an
allowance Of about one hour for each
lock.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
SCHOOL BOARD APPoMTEEs.

The District Supreme Court yesterday
reappointed E. II. Daniel and W. T.
GaIliher members of the board of educa-
ton for terms of three years, starting
July l. Mrs. Coralie F. Cook, wife Of
George W. Cook. secretary OF Howard
University, was elected for three years
in place of Mrs Caroline ". Harris.
whose term expires June 80.
Mr. Daniel Is vice president of the
board Mr.. Galliher was first appointed
several months ago. when a vacancy was
caused by the resignation of Capt James
F. OYSTER
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
a1vn 5000 70 AHA

Cleveland H. Dodge. Of New Ysrk. has
announced. through the quartsriy magsr
zine q NE Bonfhern Industrial Educa-
tional Association thaf he viii contribute
annually e5.eo0 for three yeafs 70 0skray
the expsnse Of hsld SECRETARY for the
association.
rhs ursent need Of = asid sscrsfssy, for
who was s1illed In the work and familiar
with the mountain people. was. called to
the attAntion OF Mr.. Dodge, vhe appro-
pfiated the fund. &C. O. Hurkstt. Of Nash.
Vile. Tenn. was appointed to the posi-
ton. and took UP the work April u
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
thigh LIFE FOR BOYS
BEGINS ABOUT JUNE 80
Dr.. Hudson Will GLADDEN. Juvenile
Hearts Then by Opening Mu-
nicipal Baths.
TENNIS COURTS ARE NOW OPEN

The dull. sickening thud which occurs
when some ardent but inexperienced
swimmer takes Hopper win be heard
In the land along with the voice OF the
turtle about the last Of June. when the
schools close and the municipal bathing
beach, coincidentally. opens.
DR.. William B. Hudson. guardian angel
Of the boys who patronize the swimming
pools In Seventeenth street northwest just
south Of the Pan-American building. II
making preparations for the opening OF
the openrair swimming season-the legal
lied. parental-permission season-that Ii,
when the youth OF the city will cast aside
their cares and other articles Of clothing
to paddle around in real water, uncon-
fined as regards bathtubs.
1t would be a social error. authorities
say, to open the bathing pools before
the close Of school.
The public tennis courts, just across
from the bathing pools, already are in
working order. There are ten Of the
courts, which are kept In order by d.
rection Of Col. w. w. Harts, engineer
ofiicer. in charge Of public buildings and
grounds.
Ali of the accessories, such as nets,
rackets, and balls, must be furnished by
those who play at the courts. In order
not to have confusion or conflict, per-
mits are issued to applicants. 1t is neces-
sary to state name. address, days OF the
week. and hours Of the day. and names
Of opposing players in making applica-
ton for permission to play on the courts
; Col Harts said yesterday that no ex-
poets soon to have ten sod courts In
order. Grass seed have been planted
on the courts. and when they are COW
cred with grass the fence will bs let
down.
Col Harts is anxious. he said. to have
more persons on during the morning
and early afternoon. The most popu-
lar hours at present are from to 6,
and Col. Harts has found II impossible
to grant permission to all applicants
to play during those hours.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
At Remnant Prices
worm and tina, the result would b. cigar.

worm and that the result would be cigars
that would draw.
Senator Gailinger explained that he
was disappointed because he had ex-
pected to learn that the cigarette beetle
fed upon cigarettes. and in that case he
was prepared to vote large appropria'
ton for propagating the species.
The Democrats voted to appropriate the
necessary money to enable the scientists
to arrest the progress Of the cigarette
beetle"
Senator RansdeIl had a plan for in
creasing the appropriation given by the
House. for teaching louisiana farmers
how to raise livestock. from 10000 to
sloo. 900, but a point Of order made by
Senator smoot defeated the proposed In
crease.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
TRADE COMMITTEES NAMED.

The following COMMITTEES appointment
were announced yesterday by the Cham
Der Of Commerce:
To cooperate with the Public Utilities
Commission regarding cost Of electric
current. John H. Lorch, chairman: p. G,
Graham, J. C. Rau. Harry r. Carroll and
p. T. Moran; 70 draft bsd-check bill;
Marion Butler. chairman; Joseph ysccbt
r. w. Lee. A. Leftwieh Sinclair. chapin
Brown. Col. Robert N. Harper. and John
@. Carpers: to prepare pisns for the ex-
cursion Of the chamber. H. c. C.. stiles.
chairman; Albert schulteis, d. J. Cali
lahan, Ralph w. Lee. George H. Judd,
A. Leftwich Sinclair. and John polph.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
TROOPS TO PANAMA.

Companies 1ssth and Forty-fourth Coast
Artillery. stationed at Fort Washington,
are preparing to 60 to Panama. The
order was passed several days ago, but
the Forty-fourth will not get away before
June. The other company may leave IN
a few days. Company 11sth Is commanded
by Capt Maybach. and Forty-fourth by
Capt. Smith. Both companies have been
at the Maryland fort several years.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
MEXICAN co1sUL TO LECTURE.

Mexico wtlI b. ths subject Of an Illus
trated lecture At the Columbia Theater
Sunday evening BY Alberto L. Godoy.
Nsxican consul in this city. The re-
maria Of Huerta's ouiy representative
b ths United States VIII be Illustrated
with Q number Of lantern slides and
have never before been seen In the
United states
While Mr.. 0odoy VIII discuss at length
the crisis betwesn the two countries he
will dwell ~ greAfsr length upon the
extraordinary weAith ana resources Of our
southern neighbor.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
GUNBoAr AT PUERTA PLATA.

The government forces at Puerta Plata,
San Domingo, yesterday were re-enforced
by seventy-five troopers and the gun
boat Independence, Capt. Bierer. Of the
L. 8. s. wheelinE, cabled the State
Department. No details of the progress
Of the fighting there have been received
officially.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
THANK TAX BILL FOES.

Resolutions thanking members OF
House Of Representatives and the news
papers for their help In causing the DE-
feat of the bills recently before Congress
to increase the tax rate In the District,
were unanimously adopted by the Con-
necticut Avenue Citizens Association at
its meeting held Wednesday night
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
'IAloa co1ulAvz noHDAY.

Oeowseeee - Ioooeevses
- Mod .Nessaas - New ysrk.
Emplcynsnt oGlcsa unsnp,eymsat. and
eouilictiAg methods and claims Of the
Amsriean Esdaratiaa - Labor. The 30.
cjaiist party and The IndustsiM Workers
Of The word Will ~ AMONG the sub3ects
eohatdefed By the coum1eslon on indus
trial relations ~ public Hearings which
begtn Monday mornins n New York
CITY. y
rhs hearings VIII contn1s for four
weekR Other saAjscts %. be considered
lndustrial dlaputeo IN New York stats;
industriai rslatienS in stss building trades
Of New. YORK City: Industrial education.
apprsnticeship and ths administration OF
chiA cIabor laws; The mems garment
trade Of New Yerks City; and the dock
workers. q New York City. :
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
POST FOR soLoN's WIDOW.

President Wilson sent to the Senate
yesterday the nomination of Mrs. Clay.
widow Of Senator Alexander stephens
Clay, to be postmistress at Marietta. Ga:
The Senate later In the day confirmed
the nomination without reference to a
committee In the usual way.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
WOULD HONOR HASKELL.

A movement 10 name the new market
between Tenth ana Twelfth and B and
Little B streets northwest. after the
late Col. w. c. Haskell, for YEARS super
fnfendent OF the city markets.. has been
started sby ths colansl sfziendsI /. =. - ; q
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
CAPT. BoARDHAH BETTER.

Police Inspector Robert II. Board
man. who has been confined to his
home for about week. was, reported
to be better last night s.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15
70 SEND COUNTY MFIRM HERE

Rockville. Nd, May 1.-THE county
commissioners have appointed John A.
Garrett and DR.. Otis NJ. Lnthicum, to
enter into agreements with Washington
hospitals for the care and treatment Of
INDECENT sick from this county. The leg
isiature appropriated 8, 900 a year for the
purpose. limiting the allowance for each
patient to $Ie5 q day.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-15

Of Roehsstsr. of the National noot a.
Bhpe Manufscturers' Associstiea, an