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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-02
THE BALANCE OF PEACE.

The activity of the three greatest South American re-
pubcs in the interest of peace between the United States
and Mexico calls attention to the unique position which,
South America occupies in international politics. Argen
tine Brazil Chile and most of the smaller countries OF
South America apparently at peace socially ana o
icay For months reports OF serious pfesl
Dental rebeions social uprisings have come from
South America 1t may be- however, that this remarkable
condition will not last long, already disturbing rmors
come from Venezuela. 1t is not peaceful with other
countries in Europe Asia and Africa survey OF map
of the world discovers how widespread the disturb
They of different sorts Some are more serious
than others Many but cabinet crises caused by pc
cuar local conditions Others have an ominous nterna-
tonal color and still others sociological.
Beginning with India find murmur from the mil
lions of Mohammedan peoples Financial disturbances,
absorption Of go and grave labor disputes have threat
ened the stability Of the Indian government and have
caused anxious debates in the British parliament To the
north-n Tbet-Russia China and England are silently
contendng for political control Farther away IN Persia
the native constitutional movement struggling against
the blanket despotsm Of the Cossacks. In China repre-
sentative to have been overthrown by
Yuan The Chinese parliament has been virtually abo
shed and the bandit White Wolf remains the sole Wis
ible champion Of the republicans" In Russia the
patriots protest that the dma has been betrayed by the
bureaucrats The reactonary politicians more firmly
in the saddle than In Mongolia the petty cheftans
have been made the tools of Russian dipomatists in
secret for the classification OF the vast territory In
japan there serious financial and business disturbance
Turning to the north of Europe find the great
lions comforting the status of Sptzenbergen actually
90
parts of the Scandinavian peninsula having their
minor internal disputes but their and mutual con-
cen the advance of Russia through submerged Finland
In Finland itself there is determined If hopeless Strug
gle against the destruction of nationality Then in Great
Britain there weighy internal problems of taxation
land valuation home rule and armament Germany is
confronted with rising tide of democracy France
is agtated over the failure three four cabinets
to stand the pressure of dssension AustaHungary is
much disturbed over the racial conflicts between the
Magyar element and that of the northern provinces Bel
religion Italy is confronted with changed social cond
tons Spain solve labor and clerical problems The
Balkan states, including Greece, Albania, Montenegro
Servia Bulgaria Rumana and Turkey, in their usual
turmoil In South Africa labor troubles still giving
the government Holland is the only European
country which apparently unworred by internal or in
ternationa disturbances That South America should
for even short time hold the balance of peace speaks
well for growth in the neighboring republics,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-02
The Unfortunate Fact.
(From Judge.)

"a mans sins find him out sooner or
later" said the philosopher sententi-
ously.
Yes" said the cynic; but. unfor-
tunately, most of the time they find
him in"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-02

when it was brown at one end and
ready to be turned.
Wouldn't 1t seem queer TO you, to
have to sit in front Of big fireplace
and watch bread and corn cake, or turn
the Split" on which the meat for your
dinner hung roasting9
But the little folks of those old days
had to help whatever way they could, for
ythere was much for the mother to do.
And every little boy or girl felt very
proud and happy when he or she grew
old enough to mind the bake"
7SmOrv0sO-7ns RsilrpeS Daisy
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-02

DR.. Hudgel, the Oculist. has closed
his offices in the Overland building
until Aug. 15.-Adv. Jy3
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-07-02

Baggage Transfer. Cali US If in a
hurry. Peasley Transfer & Storage Co.
Phone 70. Advertisement. If
The Washington times., 1914-10-20
SENATE CALENDAR
TANNED WITH BILLS
Many Unopposed Measures May
Die for Lack of Chance to
Consider Them.

The fact that the Senate calendar
Us damned with bills. which hav
passed the House but which have
been allowed no opportunity for con-
sideration, Is the cause of no little
dissatisfaction among Senator'S, as
was disclosed when the session
opened today.
Senator William Alden Smith asked
that the Senate take up unob1ected
bills on the calendar and said II they
were not taken up today they might
not be passed this session. Senator
Kern objected. in as much as Sena-
tor stone wanted an executive ses-
sion on the Panama and Santo Do
smingo peace treaties.
Senator Warren also emphasized the
need Of giving some attention to the
calendar. Senator Smith said he did
not want to develop the absence OF a
quorum and would not move to take
up the unobjected bills, inasmuch as
Senator Kern gave partial assurance
that the calendar would get atten-
ton Wednesday,
The Washington times., 1914-10-20
ASKS EXCISE BOARD
LIMIT WHOLESALERS
Anti-SaIoon Attorney Opposes
Granting of Licenses in Resi-
dence Districts.

Arguments against the granting OF
wholesale licenses except in business
districts were presented by A. E. Shoe
maker, attorney for the Anti-saloon
League. at the hearings on applications
for such licenses, which began before
the Excise Beard today. The board, In
its rules and regulations for the govern
ment of the liquor traffic adopted Sep
tember q, 1913. decided that wholesale
licenses may be granted without re-
striction as to location Except within
400 feet of any public schoolhouse or
now located or established college or
university, or within 400 feet Of any now
established house of religious Worship
In cases where the license sells intoxi-
eating liquors in quantities Of less than
five gallons
The attention Of the attorney for the
Anti-Saloon League was directed to this
regulation by the chairman r. G. Smith.
with statement that his arguments
as to the propriety Of granting whole
sale licenses in residential districts
" ould be given consideration. -
The board expects to conclude its
hearings on applications for wholesale
licenses tomorrow. Announcement Of
Chairman Smith said today.
probably will not be made until the last
day Of the month. Only 300 Saloons will
be permitted to open their doors No
vember l. The number of applications
for retail licenses on file is 400. With no
! restrictions as to the number of whole.
sale licenses that may be granted the
number on file Is ia.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20
WHEN HEADACHY
TAKE CASCARETS
FOR THE BOWELS
Tonight! Clean your bowels
and end headaches, colds,
sour stomach.
Get a Decent box now.

Get a Decent box now.
You're bilious, You have a throbbing
sensation In your head, a bad taste In
your mouth. your eyes burn. your skin
Is yellow. with dark rings under your
eyes; your lips are parched. No wonder
You feel ugly, mean, and ill-tempered.
Your system is full Of bile not properly
passed off, and what you need is a clean
ing up inside. Don't continue being a
bilious nuisance to yourself and those
who love you. and don't resort to harsh
physics that irritate and injure. Re-
member that most disorders Of the stom-
ach, liver and bowels are cured by
morning with gentle, thorough Cas-
carets-they work while you sleep. A
Decent box from your druggist will keep
your liver and bowels clean; stomach
sweet. and your head clear for months.
Children love to take Cascarets, be-
cause they taste good and never grippe
or sicken
The Washington times., 1914-10-20
DANIELS VEXEDAT
M|DD|ES' QU|BBL|NG

Denying that all hope had been aban-
doned for the Army-Navy football con-
test this year, Secretary Of the Navy
Daniels today Is vexed over what he re-
CARDS as clubbing of the representa-
tives OF the Naval Academy Athletic
association over the choice of a field.
Yesterday" said the Secretary, ct
was given to understand that the Navy
men would accept the new five-year pro-
posal made them by the West Point
cadets. Last night I was told they
would not. This morning I learn that
they might It's regular case of 'on
again, of again, Finnegan.' 1t seems
to me that II / wanted to play a game
Of football very much wouldn't quarrel
over the place for the game"
Secretary Of War Garrison this MORN
Ing showed signs of being more than
ever disguised over the uncertainty of
the game, and more than ever inclined
to shut down on the game altogether IL
the Navy Association fails to agree.
III the Navy does not want the game"
said Secretary Garrison, as he was leav-
ing the Cabinet meeting. Il am willing
to play Secretary Daniels at golf or ten
mis- any time or at any place he wants
/ regret to say that my football days
are over"
Secretary Daniels had already depart
ed, and did not hear the challenge.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20
At CH|LD'S
TONGUE IF SICK
CROSS, FEVER|SH
When constipated or bilious
give California Syrup
of Figs"

Look at the tongue, mother! II coated
1t Is a sure sign that your little ones
stomach. liver and bowels need a gentle,
thorough cleansing at once.
When peevish. cross, hstless, pale.
doesn't sleep. doesn't eat or act natu-
rally. or Is feverish, stomach sour.
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat. diarrhoea, full of cold, give 3
teaspoonful of California Syrup Of
Figs" and in few hours all the. foul,
constipated waste. undigested food and
sour bile gently moves out of its little
bowels without gripping. and you have
well. playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to take
this harmless fruit laxative" they
love its delicious taste, and 1t always
makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle
of California Syrup Of Figs which
has directions for babies. children of
all ages. and for grown-ups plainly on
the bottle. Beware OF counterfeits sold
here. To be sure you get the genuine.
ask to see that ii Is made by Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company." Refuse
any other kind with contempt-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20
Anacostia, Hyattspille,
Rockville

The jury examined a large number of
witnesses. including employees of the
railway company and passengers on
cars coming out from the city Satur-
day night. 1t was testified that man
answering his description was seen on
the car leaving Washington at 1890 but
no one noticed him leave the car, and
he was not on the car when it reached
Rockville. Butler drove to Rockville
Saturday morning and left his team at
a livery, stable, going into Washington
by electric car. He Is supposed to have
been on his way back to the city when
he met his death.
He sustained a fracture of the skull
and bruises and cuts about the face
and head. He had been dead only d
short while when discovered
. Butler was forty-three years old and
was son Of Charles M. Butler, Of Po-
tomac district. He was a widower and
IS survived by a son and a daughter
The funeral was at o'clock this af-
ternoon.
Licenses to marry have been issued
to Amos ]. Anders, twenty-five, and
Miss Leila NJ. Early, eighteen, both of
Midland. Va, and Noble B. Jewell,
twenty-five. of New York city, and
Miss Miriam 1. Ford. twenty-three. Of
Chevy Chase.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20
EVANSVILLE.

James Grafton. colored. and others
unknown are held responsible by tho
|coroner's jury for the death of Mar
garet Gross, colored, whose body was
found near the old power house at
Lakeland early Friday morning.
|. The jury could find no evidence Of
malice. Grafton was indicted by the
grand jury recently in session in
Upper Marlboro. With him Is held
Margaret Carter. colored, as a wit
ness for tho State.
Acting. Coroner A. H. Dahler. Of
Bladensburg. yesterday interviewed
Engineer w. J. Kofenberger and
Fireman L. r williams of the train
that is presumed to have killed an
unidentified man near Landover on Sum
day night. The coroner gave certifi-
cate Of accidental death.
William L. Marbury, Of Baltimore,
SPOKE at a mass meeting in Upper
Marlboro yesterday in support of
Richard A Johnson. Democratic NOM
inee for Congress. ]. Enos Ray.
Frederick Sasscer. Mr.. Johnson. and
Congressman Handy. of Delaware,
also spoke.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20
ROCKVILLE,

The death Of Harry L. Butler. farm
er Of Poolesville district, whose body
was found alongside tn tracks Of the
Washington and Rockville Electric rail-
way near Halpine, three miles east of
Rockville. late Saturday night, re-
mains mystery. The coroner's fury
returned a verdict that 1t had been I'M
able to ascertain how he was killed.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20
CHAMBER TO BOOM
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
Plans to Show Advantages as
Manufacturing Center-WiII
Issue Booklet.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Oct 20-The
chamber Of commerce Is preparing q
campaign to place before the manufac-
turers Of America the advantages Of
Alexandria as a manufacturing Site A
handsomely illustrated folder, giving
facts and figures relative to the city, its
population, shipping facilities. etc, has
just been issued by James T. Preston,
secretary Of the chamber. It will be
sent broadcast to newly established COM
panies, and old firms who may be seek
ing a new location.
teresting. According to the data there
are now forty-eight manufactures in
operation, thirty-nine wholesale houses
and 32S retail houses which do an annual
business Of sSo,oOo.00o.
Considerable space is given to the
shipping advantages Of the city which is
reached by one electric line, seven steam
lines and five steamboat lines. One hun
dred and thirty-six electric trains and
fifty-six steam passenger trains pass be-
tween Alexandria and Washington daily.
The freight tonnage from the city last
year amounted to 100000 tons with a
value Of s5,oOo,ooo.
The Trades Council held a meeting in
building last night which was largely
attended. w. H. Hamilton, presided and
introduced the speakers, among whom
were number of members Of the Gen.
trail Trades Council Of Washington. w.
H. Baum, Harry Oehler, Harry Weber,
and ]. Spellbringer discussed the labor
situation in Alexandria and Washington,
and suggested plans for the better1nent
Of the condition Of the union men.
colored. charged with. carrying con-
cealed weapons, was fined $40 by Police
Justice Cation.
Plans are being made by Post F,
Travellers Protective Association. for a
latter part Of next month. A commit
tee consisting of J. william May, r. l..
Payne, S. w. Pitts, o. H. Kirk. and H.
L. Reed have been appointed to make
arrangements for the affair.
In the corporation court today a deed
was placed on record transferring from
Caleb Roberts to John s. Allen. two
houses and lots at 726 and 72S North
Washington street.
Evelyn Hope wolford, -two-year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Wofford,
of Mt. Vernon, died this morning at
the residence Of her parents. Funeral
services will be held tomorrow at II
o'clock.
The Rev. John L. Allison. pastor OF
the Second Presbyterian Church. and
William Campbell. elder. have gone to
Lynchbprg, Va, to attend the annual
meeting Of the Synod Of Virginia.
The body of Brook p Taylor. fifty
nine years old, a former resident Of
Alexandria,. who died in Danville yes
terday, will be brought here for inter-
ment. Funeral services will take place
tomorrow afternoon at Q o'clock from
Christ Episcopal Church and inter
ment will be in Ivy Hill Cemetery. The
Rev; w. J. Morton will conduct the
The Washington times., 1914-10-20
Robbed Changing Money.

William Thomas. 1121 Third street
southwest. reported to police Of the
Sixth precinct that he was robbed Of
SO by two colored men while in Mis-
souri, avenue. near Third street north
west. The colored men. who were in 4
buggy, drove up and asked Thomas to
give them change for half a dollar. AS
he pulled his money out Of his pocket
one Of the men grabbed a SO bill and
the pair drove off.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

but in respect to the evidence that the
interest and dividend payments are alb
solutely secured by adequate earnings"
Conant was to be followed on the
stand by Frederick Strauss, represent
Ing the Investment Bankers Associa-
ton of America, in favor Of the adj
The Washington times., 1914-10-20
Policeman Shoots Self.

While cleaning his revolver last even
ing, Policeman Jacob II. Davis. Of the
Third precinct. accidentally shot himself
in the left hand. He had the wound
dressed at Emergency Hospital.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

Is row n an O
White B a king
Sets; brown ex-
terror and white
interior; 3 praCti-
cable and service
able sizes.
Special, 3Sc doz.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

IIle uelpltSS III ant
And among those
aids and comforts
Cor eXpectant meth
ers is the we'll
known Mothers
Friend"
This is an exter-
nal application 10
enable the abdcui-
nal muscles TO be-
come more plant,
to expand natural
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

Samuel ]. Lindsey. a native Of Alex
andria. who died in Cleveland, Ohio,
was buried on Sunday In st. Marys
Catholic Cemetery, this city.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

~ without undue PAIN from the strain
upon cords and ligaments.
Applied as sootbes ,be use mus
work of nerves with which all the mus
cIes are supplied. Thus a great share
of the pains so much dreaded may be
avoided and the period Of expectancy
pasSed in comfort.
There is no question but what such
relief has a marked influence upon the
general health Of the mother.
In a little book sent by mail much
u.s. ful information is given - inexperi-
enced mothers. 1t tells how 10 usa
"Nolher's Friend" and how To avoid
caking breasts. IL has been nrepa red
in our laboratory for over forty ye;,rs
and is known favorably to most Urrig-
gifts everywhere Get a bottle TODAY
and rite for book to Bradneid ReguIa,
tor Co, 300 Lamar Bldg. Atlanta. Ca
BE sure to ask for and SEE that YOU
gst Mothers riend."-Adyt
The Washington times., 1914-10-20
Greatest of All
Human Blessings

The most wonderful thing in the world
IL love expressed in the helpless infant
The Washington times., 1914-10-20
ANACOSTIA.

The annual visitation Of the officers
and members of the Grand Lodge OF
Masons of the District to Anacostia
Lodge. No. q. F. A. A. NJ. took place
last evening. Through the courtesy of
Adolphus GUIDE, the hall had been dec
GRATED with autumn foliage and large
chrysanthemums. The program in
cluded several selections by the orches-
ira; solo. Ralph Williamson; impersona-
lions. Charles A. Stevens; address. the
Rev. w. G. Davenport; solo. Wilton J.
Fillius. The committee in charge Of the
arrangements consisted Of Simon Bube,
chairman; Charles F. Roberts. and
Milton J. Fillius.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman r. Brown en-
tertained number Of young people at
their home. 2107 Thirteenth street. last
evening. in honor of the birthday ami
versary Of their daughter Mary. The
guests included Misses Virgie Andrews,
Buelah Flowers. Florence Andrews,
Nellie Conway. Carolina Schawm, Mary
Jordon. Catherine McCauley. Helen
Bury. Mary Warren. Katie Davis, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher and Carl Kid
we'll
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

Mrs. Nellie NJ. Myers has announced
the approaching marriage Of her daugh-
ter. Miss Corinne Myers. to Samuel D.
Frazier. Of this suburb. on the evening
Of October g. in Emmanuel Episcopal
Church. in V street at Thirteenth south
east. Following the ceremony a recep-
ton will be held at the future home Of
the couple. 231S Chester street.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

Members Of the Anacostia Methodist
Episcopal Church are completing their
plans for the SEVENTEEN anniversary of
the founding Of the church in this
suburb. which will take place the first
week In November. Former pastors
and members are expected to be
present
The Washington times., 1914-10-20
WE DIRECT ATTENTION TO
THE SPECIALS OFFERED:

Blue and White
japanese China
Baking Sets. Three
dishes to a set,
assorted sizes;
regularly St.25.
Special, Csc Set.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

The children Of the public schools in
this section have been asked to con-
tribute during the present week to pro-
vide for school gardens. The teachers
hope to make the gardens more extern
sive this wear than ever before
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

Miss Helen Taft, who has been stop
ping with Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Noyes
and the Misses Noyes during her stay
in Washington, has returned to Bryn
Mawr. where she is taking a special
course.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20
Toilet Ware,
Sets From $3.95 Upward.

Toilet Sets in a large variety
of patterns; colors, gold, and
plain. Odd pieces to meet any
demand; especially large in
plain white. Wash Stands of
best quality white enamel; nu-
merous styles; absolutely SAN
ltary; S2.25 and upward.
Fifth floor, G st.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

Miss Emily Beatty, Miss Helen KIM
nell, Miss Elsie Mel. May, Miss Will
son, and Miss Hannah Mccormick were
among the Washington guests attend
ing the first hop of the season at the
United States Naval Academy last Sat-
Urday night.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

Nine. Leona Grugan, Of Berlin. who
has been the house guest Of Miss Kath-
crime McNeal. at the Parkwood, hiss
been called to New York. Nine. Grugan
is pianist of note
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

Miss Ramona E. Lefevre and her
aunt, Mrs. NJ. o. de Lewis. arrived last
Sunday from Europe, and are occupy
ing apartments in the Portland. They
spent the summer in Switzerland.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

The Counselor Of the German En-
bassy and Princess Won Hatzfeldt, who
have been at the Shoreham for a short
time, will spend the winter at Stone
leigh Court.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

Major and Mrs. Charles w. Ewing
have sent out cards announcing the
marriage Of their daughter, Leila Bre-
ward. and Lieut.. William Burrus Nc
Laurin. L. S. A, on Thursday october
l.. at Monticello. Baltimore. Mrs. Nc
Laurin is a niece of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Johnson, Of this city.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

Miss Mabelle Aloise Boyd, Of this
city. and Charles H Sanders, of Los
Angeles, Cal, were married on Satur-
day. October 3, in the apartments of
the brides brother and sister-in-law,
DR.. and Mrs. Carl cambridge Boyd, in
The u. S. Grant Hotel, San Diego, Cal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanders will make their
home after November / in Los Angeles.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

The Women's Chapter of the Chapel
OF the TRANSPORTATION is entertaining
at a reception this afternoon from 3
10 at the home OF Mrs. Bertram L.
Hackenberger. 1915 Decatur street. The
house is decorated with masses OF yell
low and white chrysanthemums. while
pink and white roses adorn the dining
room. Preceding the reception. Mrs
HacEenberger was hostess at a
luncheon Of twenty-four covers.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

Mrs. James F. Barbour and Miss Mar
guerite Barbour have returned from
New York and opened their house in
Rhode Island avenue for the season.
The Washington times., 1914-10-20

The Rev. John L. Allison. pastor of
the Second Presbyterian Church. and
William Campbell. elder. have gone to
LynchbYrg. Va, to attend the annual
meeting Of the Synod Of Virginia.