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The Washington times., 1914-11-28
THE ONLY
Department Representing
THE PUBLIC

itself. Indeed, several of them, aid
ed by friends outside. have succeed
ed in getting free.
The fact that / was taking a Pic
ture of the men at exercises was
hidden from the officer in charge by
the fact that the men gathered round
me and screened my action, but 1t
did not escape the attention of the
gendarme and his Intervention re-
suited In a request that I should
leave the barrack yard without de-
lay. I was politely told that the use
of my camera was forbidden. and
a not very appetizing picture of a
sojourn in a Dutch Jail was verbally
painted for my benefit. Still being
under police supervision. Groningen
ceased to appeal to me, and under
police escort 1 went to the railroad
depot and took train for Flushing.
The Washington times., 1914-11-28
BY ]. R. HILDEBRAND.

Parent-teacher bodies were requested to
inform members that conferences with
teachers should only take place after
school hours. Mr.. Thurston explained:
This does not mean that we have
discontinued our open-door policy,
for the schools here have been wide
ly noted. We still welcome any per-
sons wishing to visit classes at any
time during the school day.
But when parents, or other Wis
itors, desire to confer with teachers.
we wish to have them do so after
school hours. so that recitations may
not be interrupted. Such an ar
rangement would be more satisfac-
tory to teachers, to pupils, and to
parents as we'll.
Management of Recess.
Suggestions sent to school teacherc
for management of recess periods. SO
that children would be encouraged to
play. Mrs. Thurston said, were not in
Tended to increase the burden of work
among teachers. He continued:
While visiting schools 1 found
many Of the teachers taking part
in children's games at recess pc
rods. and many teachers We're
wrestling with the problem Of en-
couraging more children to play.
simply formulated suggestions
whereby q larger number of chill
dren might be encouraged to take
part IN play. and suggested those
forms Of play which had the great
est recreational value.
No teacher was ordered to carry
out these suggestions. Work done on
the school Fairgrounds. and during
recess periods, Is optional with
teachers.
Mr.. Thurston's recommendations re-
garding an improved use Of recess
periods stated:
] wish to call your attention TO the
great opportunity to improve the
physical vigor of school children by
means of active play at recess dur
the fall and winter months as we'll
as in the spring. We should bear in
mind that the recess is q part ot
school procedure and presents an
educational opportunity Of which we
should take advantage.
Mr. Thurston's bulletin to teachers
then gave suggestions regarding the best
means OF organizing play periods, CT
csryin their routine, the choosing Of
play leaders," lists of suggested games,
and means Of getting all pupils actively
engaged in the ames and play.
The Washington times., 1914-11-28

Every effort is being made to relieve
the strain upon eighth grade teachers IN
the public schools. to simplify the ac-
counting system, and to relieve teach
ers of cumbersome clerical and book
keeping work, asserts Ernest L. Thur
ston, Superintendent Of Schools, IN
commenting upon the recent complaints
Of parent-teacher bodies.
Mr.. Thurston, in common with other
school officials. realizes the pressure
upon all teachers because of the large
classes most of them must teach, ana
upon the eighth grade teachers espe-
claily, because OF their combination CT
teaching, bookkeeping, auditing, and
building supervision work. MI. Ihur-
ston said:
One point in which the work Of
teachers has been simplified Is IN
connection with nonresident pupils.
There are a certain number OF non
resident pupils exempt from pay
ment and these are recorded once
for ALL Then, too, we have reduced
the number of times collections are
reported from those who must pay
tuition. thus relieving teachers OF
much bookkeeping work.
Then. too, we have simplifled the
reauisition system. Teachers no
longer have to fill out four requisi-
ton blanks. They also are encour-
aged to make requlSltions at stated
periods. thus reducing the clerical
work at the school Offices, as well
as their own work in making out
requisitions and inventories.
Reduces Telephone Calls.
But chief among the efforts in behalf
OF the eighth grade teachers. Mr.. Thurs
ton asserted, is the order which pro-
hibits calling teachers on telephones
except in emergencies, after $50 o'clock
in the morning.
Telephones in most of the school
bulldogs are in the rooms of the
teacher principals Every time calls
came for other teachers in the build
ing she had to send for the person
wanted. She also was compelled to an
swer, at all hours OF the day, calls from
school headquarters on business. Now
all official business is transacted before
$50 o'c'ock in tine morning. and only
extremely urgent calls are permitted
after that hour.
Misunderstanding resulted from an
other order of the superintendent re-
garding visiting Of teachers by parents.
The Washington times., 1914-11-28
Giant Ear of Corn.

FORT WAYNE. Ind, N4 2s.-Ths
Rev. Arthur S. Preston. of Portland.
formerly pastor of the Wayne Street
Methodist Episcopal Church, this city.
stopped of in Fort Wayne on his
way home from his farm. IN Steuben
county. He had with him an ear OF
corn which was l4h inches long,
and was raised on the farm Of Mack
Posue. just across the road from the
Rev. Preston's farm. Pogue's corn
averaged about 100 bushels TO the
acre.
The Washington times., 1914-11-28
REALTY INVESTMENT
REACHES S2,485,0OO
During November Brokers Have
Closed $40 Transactions.
One Big Sale.

The total investments in real estate
during November CMonday's business
being estimated) reached s2,4S5.o COO Dur
ing the month the brokers closed 54o
transactions, in which were involved SO
lots and parcels OF real estate. The
months Investments are about half
million dollars below the figures for Oc-
tober and about 100000 less than in
November, 1913.
The month witnessed the closing of
rbe highest priced sale made in the
District since July, when Harry Ward
rrsp sold the Fontanet Courts. at Four
feenth and Fairmount streets, TO John
II. Davis for s3s5,ooO
For the closing fiSe-day week brokers
succeeded in maintaining daily aver
age Of twenty sales and ran up total
o. InS TRANSACTIONS for tho week. In the
Tycek's trading were involved 145 lots
and parceis OF realty. Friday was the
busiest day, with twenty-seven sales.
Tuesday ranked second. With twenty
sly deals Wednesdays record OF sales
totaled twenty-three. while seventeen
trades were reported on Monday and
ten today.
Northwest In Lead.
The northwest remained in the :ead
Of the selling market and furnished
hfty-sfx lots to the weeks volume. The
outlying suburbs were In second place.
with thirty-six parcels conveyed, fol-
lowed by the nearurban district, where
twenty-five lots changed owners. There
were thirteen lots sold in the southeast.
eigr, in the southwest, and seven in the
northeast.
Wardman completed about one year
ago. contains sixty-four apartments
connrising 80 rooms. The lot Is l45 by
Sso feet. The reported purchase price
Is ssS5 900. After securing title to the
r,operty. Mr.. DAVIS placed an encum-
trance of S247, 500 on II. The loan was
negotiated by Swartzell. Rheem &
Uensey Co, and is repayable in three
wears with interest at 512 per cent.
Tbe next largest transa ctiOn OF the
n,eeIr involved a consideration OF s4l,-
500 which Duncan S. Phillips paid for
the u,rem ses at 1920 Connecticut avenue
northwest The property Is improved
by a two-story brick building of re-
cent construction on a lot Is by us feet.
NJ PhiIIjops already owned the ad-
ioining building at 1918 Connecticut ave-
nue.
The old Hancock restaurant property
at 1894 Pennsylvania northwest. was
sold to Randolph T. Warwick for 3d.
o5o or about S565 per square foot. The
PENNSYLVANIA avenue and runs through
20 D street where 1t is twenty feet
wide.
In the Loan Market.
The loan market during the closing
days OF November showed a decided
advance. More than s3O0,C00 was bor-
rowed in the past week than in the
Sxsceding six days. The exact figures
The Washington times., 1914-11-28
Rv GARDNER MACK.

a respectful distance. The officer
refused to allow me take pictures Of
the men. but they were anxious that
l should not be sent away empty
handed. rlecIng my camera on the
ground and fitting it with a stone
beneath the front end. I sat upon
the machine. and, while ostensibly
chatting to some of the sailors, L
Was turning the handle and taking a
picture Of the squad of sailors run
ming UP and down the barrack yard.
as they do for exercise for two hours
each day. This is the only recrea-
ton which the Britishers get. They
are not allowed outside the confines
of the barracks, for they have re-
fused to give their word Of honor not
to escape If the opportunity presents
The Washington times., 1914-11-28

was soon noted by the authorities,
and a gendarme mounted on a BIZ
cycle was told off to watch my
movements. l entered a cafe over
looking the barracks in which the
British prisoners are housed and my
sleuth- hound kept watch and Ward
was NV chief thought, and while the
cenGarne kicked his heels in the
street ! perched my camera on tne
ledge OF an upper window and got
the British marching In the parrack
square. . IN tbs
Leaving the cafe. I went 10 In
barracks, the gendarme follo"ihs at
The Washington times., 1914-11-28
Adventists to Begin
An Evangelistic Series

With r. z. Harter discussing Know
ing the Time" and Henry de Fluiter, Of
Denver, conducting the singing. the
Seventh-Day Advcntists will tomorrow
evening open a series of cvangelistic
meetings at the Memorial Church
Twelfth and NJ streets. Barring next
Saturday. the meetings will include
every evening OF the week.
The Washington times., 1914-11-28
Lighten Burden of
= AUGrade Teachers
Superintendent Thurston Cites Four Orders Which
Cut Routine Formerly Demanded of Those En-
gagged for Teaching Duties.

Everything possible being done to tighten the burden
Washington teachers of their classes and especially
upon the eighth grade Teachers their manifold duties
accs building supervisors bookkeepe and auditors according
to school officials
Paenteacher made pleas for these eighth grade
teachers asserting opervorked under the
present system that pupils suffer from their attention to ohter
drties.
In Superintendent Thuon describes of the
efforts already and facilitate the work of these
teachers.
The Washington times., 1914-11-28
The American Minister
to Belgium, Says:

Il have taken The Literary Digest for q great
many years, and should not like to be without it.
| think it is invaluable to one who wishes to know
what is going in the world. and it gives. think.
with quite as much of the impersonal feeling is
possible to human beings, both sides of every ques
on"-Hon. Brand WhitIock
The Washington times., 1914-11-28
KNOW
What the World Is Doing

in the realms of Science, Politics, Sport.
Art, Literature, Religion, Education,
and Industry. All shades and sides of
opinion are reflected in this great
national weekly,
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Mote: These selections are based
on the persor ality of the players and
the producing company and not per-
sonal inspection. except in special
cases.-G. M
The Washington times., 1914-11-28

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In the Loan Market.

In the Loan Market.
The loan market during the closing
days of November showed a decided
advance. More than $4,000 was bor-
rowed in the past week than IN the
fTeceding six days. The exact figures
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-03-26
WEDDINGS

Sx@sse%e~<~@4s<@@@se<$e4&<
Miss Edna Rigg. former Mexico
girl. going to woodbine. "a. e reside
wss married Wednesday to Cad Com
stock, OF Logan. Ia. Miss Rlgs Is
quite well known here, and the
Ledger joins in Wishing Mr.. and Mrs
cOmstock much happiness and pros
perity. II
Manuel Berg and Miss Mabel Greg-
Org, both OF Centralia. who were re-
fused marriage license here Thurs-
day afternoon, were married At $3.50
a. m. Friday. by Judge W. W. Bolts.
Recorder Whitney was aroused at 3
a. M, to issue the license. the
mother OF Miss Gregory having ar
rived here from CentraAa on the
$3.50 a. m. train
Berg and Miss Gregory were ar
rested early in the night at hotel
where they had registered as man
and wife. They returned to Centra-
LA Friday. Berg Is said to have
been married once or twice before.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-03-26
Ricketts& Whitney
MEXICO. MISSOURI

the season were Mesdames ]. F. Nc
Williams, W. C. Burks. Roy Ferris.
and Misses Bertha Bolts and 10
sephine Wallace.
Mrs. Ivan Ashworth entertained
about thirty of her friends ut sew
ing bee Thursday afternoon. It is
certainly marvellous the way women
can do the most Intricate stitches
in lace or tatting where they have 20
count and the same time carry on
most animated conversation.
Some OF the best takers in town
were among the guests so the par.
lors OF the Ringo hummed as with
music. A palatable lunch was served
at 5 o'clock. While the eating stunt
was in progress Mrs Ashworth turn
ed on the Victrola so the music was
continuous. out-of-town guests were
Mesdames Rainey and Crockett who
were reared here and known to the
people as the very pretty and attract
i've Misses Mary and Verda Northern.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Pollock who
have been spending the winter at the
Ringo were lured to their country
home last week by the robins voice
and the beautiful sunshine; but when
the snow came on like thief in the
night, Wednesday, they decided they
had been a little early and they
rushed back to the Ringo and to
central heat. They will stay in town
until there are more infalhble signs
Of spring.
Mrs. A. A. Wallace returned We'd
nesday from a pleasant visit in
Springfield, Ill.
Miss Frances Guthrie is home from
an extended visit with her sister,
Mrs. x. P. whitley.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Brown invited
q few friends in Thursday ev.
ening to meet Mr.. and Mrs. David
Waters Of Denver. Mr.. Waters is a
native Missourian. having been reartt
in Boone county but he is very much
in love with the West, where he has
been the past 10 years. The othel
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. j. 7. John
son, Judge and Mrs. w. W. Bolts, MI
Stocks and Mesdames Rainey and
Crocktt. At 10 O'Clock the guests
we're invited into the dining room
where, around long table, they en-
joyed the two course lunch and joke
principally on each other.
Mrs. J G. DeIaporte Of Laddoni
visited her daugher, Mrs. w. Clyde
Johnson, in Mexico this week.
Miss Eva Miller entertained at di
ner Thursday evening for MIS-
Viola Wells of Bowling Green. Otf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-03-26
OTIS PURDY

day School at the home Of S. "A, Pu-
lis Tuesday evening. The homo was
decorated in green and white and ev
eryone wore a bow Of green to carry
out the custom OF the day. Games
were played after which ice cream
and cake were served by members
of the Glass. Those present were;
oceola clapper. Esther Rodhouse,
Grace Marshall, Alma shoush, Rose
Crews, Hazel Wallace, Lillian Wright
Mattie Burns Myrtle Turnage, Margal
ct scobee, Georgia Miller, Kathryn Ad
ans, Blanche Mckinney, Tommie Rob
erts, Mrs. L. E. Warner, Ray Neigh
bors, Ernest Watson, Morris Middle
ton, Talbot Harper, Jesse Gibbs, In
Precht. Fletcher Powell and Harpe
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-03-26
&C nsLlna Powder RI.euI..

Three cups -four; X 10 y cup short
cntAg:: 3 le1et teasbooafNks X c BAKING
Pows'e,-; about 1 CUP milk on aate,, I
tsdsp00MfAf salt.
Sift three times, the -four, salt and
baking powder. Work into the -four the
shortening, using lard or butter for
shortening Then mix to a very soft
dough with the milk. The softer the
biscuit enters the oven, the lighter. it
comes out. Never knead baking powder
biscuits; press the dough into shape and
roll lightly, Cut in small shapes and
bake on sheet or very shallow pan in
hot oven. In placing biscuits in the
pans place well apart, not allowing edges
10 touch. Small biscuits are better than
large ones. Large biscuits do not have
the proper amount Of time to raise and
bake.
Have yon seen the new x c Cooks Book
Drimfui Of appetiziug recipes that simply must
he successful every time If the few simple direc
tons are carefully followed. You would gladly
p1y so cents for this valuable book. yet we seEd
II s5solute(y.,te upon receipt OF the colored Ger
ficalc packed 10 every 2S-centcan OF X Baking
Powder. JAouEs MIRO, CO.. Chicago Small
cans do not have Cooks Book certificates.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-03-26

Mrs. Thomas RaIney and son Leon
Of Kansas City and Mrs Geo. Crockett
Marshall are here for the weekend
to visit Mr.. and Mrs- J. H. Minor.
MIS-. 8. J. Buckner spent the
week M st. Louis with her sister,
Mrs. Bauer.
Miss Margaret Reynolds Of Pasade-
ma. Cali, has returned home after a
visit to Mrs. Daisy Maths and the
family OF J. F. HewelIyn-
Mrs. E. L. cass and charming Htl
tie daughter. Eleanor, arsl visiting
in Kansas City. ! ! z
Mrs. w. II. Brown was at home
to a company Of friends "Wednesday
afternoon In honor Of her nieces.
Mrs. Dave Waters of Deliver. Mrs.
George Crockett Of Marshall and Mrs
Tom Rainey, Kansas City. The guests
we're given pleasant greeting atthe
door by Mesdames George Clark and
/ George Kemp. After meeting the re-
ceiving line which was composed OF
the hostess and her charming honor
ees. the ladies were conducted to the
east parlor where Miss Lvcile Minor
dispensed orange punch. In the din.
ine room Mesdames Chas Clark, o.
~a-4t. nv xxr n<xf4n oad 7 II Mi
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-03-26

Byrns.
Or. Carl Pasqueth was host at a
delightfully."- informal party Tuesday
eyenang. The guests numbered a
dozen or more and we're entertained
With the the movies" and later with
a guessing contest. Mrs. II, R.
,Locke's training In the far-faned
wednesday Club stood her in good
stead and as her mind worked more
actively than the others she won the
prize, dainty book. After little mr
ale and some conversation the
guests we're served an appetizing hoI
lunch.
About 25 boys and girls enjoyed
the st. Patrick's party given by the
Phllathea Glass Of the Baptist Sun
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-03-26

- 49, -
Shoush.
Mrs. ]. r, GripIee writes back
that she and Mr. Griffee are enjoying
the winter al San Antonio very
much. They are enjoying the so
kdety of the Potts family, the Hill
family Mrs. Elizabeth Matthews, all
former residents Of Mexico. They are
flying all over the country in Mrs.
Jackson Bolts McIlheney's automobile
and are having such gay time !
fear they VIII be loath TO leave that
charming, hospitable old burg, but
we need the Griffees in Mexico.
Mrs Charles Carpenter and guest.
Mrs, George Young. have been visit.
ing friends in Montgomery City,
Jonesburg and New Florence. Mrs
Young departed yesterday for hel
home in Portland, Oregon.
Mrs. Frank Buckley entertained al
her neighbors Monday afternoon. The
tfme was very profitably spent in
sewing and exchanging ideas OF
spring millinery and styles Of femin
inc wear. About two dozen ladies
enjoyed Mrs. Bickley's hospitality an
the delightful lunch at O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Waters, VIII
have been guests of Mr.. and Mrs
w. H. Brown left Friday for a shor
visit in Centralia before they retur
to their home in Denver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Parker an
daughter, Miss Jennie, spent Saturda
in Vandalia.
Miss Lena Dickenson Of Hardin &C
lege chaperoned crowd of young
students to the Kings Daughters
Home Sunday afternoon where the
sang and played the piano and CAV
short readings. Entertainments
This sort are enjoyed and appre-
ciated by those in the Home.
Mrs. j. w. Gallaher spent Thdf5ds
!, in vandalia with her mother.
Mrs. e. h. Street was hostess "a
the Hopeful Club on Tuesday. Th
> afternoon was spent in sewing and
music as. there we're several gifte
r ores present. Guests other thar
II Club members we're Misses Gertrude
) Fry, Mary Lee Burks, Gladys va
!. Ness, Bernice Smith, Frances ar
; Miriam Glandon and Miss Vic
a Wells of Bowling Green Mrs. Sire
Il served a nalatable salad course.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-03-26
MUDDY comPLexloN.

When you see woman with mu
dy or sallow complexion and dull
eyes, you may know that her liver Is
out of order. A few doses Of Cham
berlain's Tablets will correct 1t and
make her look better and feel bet.
ter. For sale by Buckner Drug Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-03-26
4 woRn OF CAUTION.

One should be exceptionally careful
Just now about taking cold, and when
a cold is contracted get rid Of II as
quickly as possible. To accomplish
this you will find Chamberlain's Rem
edy excellent. It is not only prompt
and effectual but is pleasant and
safe to take, and has reputation
of forty years back Of 1t. For sale b
BuclVner Drug Co.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-03-26
Baking Powder Biscuits

Light as a Feather
Bylf,s. Janet 1fckeRzie Hill, Editorot
the RostoH COOKING School Magazine
Baking Powder Biscuits made by this
recipe are so far ahead Of ordinary ba-
king powder biscuits that, II once tried,
you will never use any other recipe.
Try it the next time you run short OF
bread. Save this recipe. 20
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-03-26

Born. TO Mr.. and Mrs. slchas. VIII
liams, Eccles. West Va. charming
little daughter. Mrs. Williams was
Miss May Luckie Of this city, and
Mr.. Williams is a SON Of Judge and
Mrs. J. T. williams.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-03-26
OLIVE STREET


Mrs. NJ. B. Crews, 72s Olive
St., Mexico, says 7 had back
ache and rheumatic pains Ihe
trouble was not with me all
the time but came and went
generally being more severe
when l caught cold. | tried
different remedies but was not
helped. 1t was then that ! got
Doan's Kidney Pills. They
proved to be just what ! re-
quired and by the time ! naa
taken one box the trouble nau
left. I occasionally use Doans :
Kidney Pills now and find tnat
they keep me in good health
and free from kidney trouble.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-03-26

e. B. Norris lost his pocketbook
this week containing sum OF money
Mr.. Norris not only regretted losing
Tho money but also the pocketbook
which he had carried for the last for
ty years
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-03-26
y
$. WESTERN STREET.

~
$. WESTERN STREET.
r. q. Montgomery, shoemaker
III S. Western St, Mexico, says
Il had an unusually bad at
tack of kidney and bladder
trouble, together with lumbago.
finally began using Doan's
Kidney Pills and was cured.
am now strong and well and
free from the disease which at
one time threatened to cause
my death. | have had no sign
Of lumbago since. Doan's KID
ney Pills still have my praise
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-03-26
CONVICTION BORN

OF skP sRIGhcE.
The man who has used Chamber
TaiR's Cough Remedy and watcher
and felt and realized Its remarkable
curative properties vial tell YOU that
II has no superior for coughs and
colds. The remarkable success Of
this preparation aided by the person
al recommendations Of people who
have been cured by 1t has made Il
ene Of the most popular medicines
in use. Try it when you have q
cough or cold and realize for your
self what a first class cough medi
cine will accomplish. For sale BY
\ Buckner Drug Co